SIT Study Abroad
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SIT Study Abroad is a program provider offering 73 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Internship abroad programs in 37 countries such as Australia, Cameroon, Chile, and Ecuador.
A pioneer in experiential, field-based study abroad, SIT Study Abroad provides academically engaging semester and summer programs in Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East for undergraduate students.
SIT Study Abroad programs examine critical global issues in a specific cultural and geographical context. Studying with host country faculty and living with families, students gain a deep appreciation for local cultures, develop language skills, and become immersed in diverse topics ranging from the politics of identity to post-conflict transformation, from global health to environmental policy.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.sit.edu/.
Study Abroad with SIT Study Abroad
"So many new friends, understanding and appreciation of Arab culture, improvements in Arabic, etc!"
Madelyn Vanderbilt University
"I gained knowledge in research skills, improved my Spanish and grew my understanding of the local culture. It was very worthwhile. "
Laura H University of Iowa
"Everything, and absolutely. "
Troy V Occidental College
"Incredible."
Margaret Hemp Smith College
"The program was definitely worthwhile - I improved my Spanish, learned about important ecological concepts, conducted my own research, and learned to live with less during a month of living in the Amazon. "
A student The College of Wooster
"It was worthwhile. I made some lasting connections and learned a lot about a world that isn't always talked about. "
A student Loyola University Chicago
"I learned so much about Morocco and about being a global student during my time in Rabat. It was so interesting to learn about the ways that post-Arab Spring Morocco has shaped its identity within the larger context of the MENA region and within its proximity to Europe."
Kristen Luther College
"I gained a more nuanced understanding of the region's politics, people and language. You do not simply learn, you experience it. "
Tracey Spaugh University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"A lot about climate justice movements and indigenous climate activism."
Samuel Alexander Middlebury College
"It opened my mind to more of the world which I think is extremely valuable for a young person. I learned more than I ever would have staying at my university for a semester and made friends who go to other universities all across the united states. "
Kira O University of Oregon
"This program showed me how to live a balanced life, and I found a passion for birds and fish! It was a once in a lifetime experience!"
Mikayla H Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the migrant situation in Africa and Europe. As well as a lot about local Tunisian culture and politics and I learned a lot about myself."
Carter P University of Iowa
"It was worthwhile!"
A student Hamilton College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience! My Arabic skills improved so so much, way more than I could have predicted. I loved Rabat and being able to conduct an internship in my last month. "
Charlotte K Emory University
"I learned a lot about different cultures in South Africa and learned how to be more flexible with change."
Samantha A Bates College
"I made connections in a continent I had never been to, immersed myself in destinations I never even dreamed of (from the Sahara to the second largest waterfalls in Africa). I learned about multiculturalism and human rights first-hand, in addition to Arabic."
Bryan Fotino Vassar College
"I gained more confidence in my Spanish speaking skills and I had the chance to explore some really cool areas of Ecuador like the Amazon and the Galapagos."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned an abundant amount of material related to my field of study and simultaneously garnered a brand new perspective on international policies concerning climate change, renewable energy, and sustainability"
A student Brandeis University
"Yes absolutely. Above all, I learned how to live independently and navigate when confronted with challenging situations. "
A student Brandeis University
"I figured out my dream job! I would love to have a career studying whale sharks!"
A student Middlebury College
"Beyond the mountain of new information I learned about the public health system and the Mapuche and Aymara cultures, I also learned about interacting with people. I learned how no amount of book knowledge can beat meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds, and learning about their lives. I how to approach new experi..."
Roman L Brandeis University
"I loved gaining perspective on how people live in a completely different part of the world. Speaking French and Malagasy was a blast."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I gained a broader understanding of the largeness of the world, experiencing along the way a new culture and some of the nicest people I've met. I met people who I hope to be in contact with on a long term basis, and I enriched both my academic and linguistic skills."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and became really self-reliant. I took risks and tried new things. I am so grateful that I took the opportunity to go abroad and have this experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned everything about the Australian environment from ecology to biology and anthropological associations. "
Jeremy Goodsnyder Brandeis University
