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
"Absolutely worthwhile! I feel that this semester is the first time in my life where I have actually seen the world, and I don't mean seen in the physical sense as in traveling to other countries. I participated in religious customs, learned about different cultures, met so many new people, felt so loved by strangers, and saw the..."
A student Wellesley College
"Passionate, committed students looking for an immersive and meaningful study abroad experience look no further! I can confidently say that this experience changed my life. From living in a homestay to traveling the entire country on field trips, from learning from leading professors in social movements, law, and history to compl..."
Poppy L Boston University
"I loved my study abroad experience! The program leaders did an excellent job orchestrating immersive learning experiences through visiting indigenous communities, grassroots advocacy initiatives, and international rights organizations. Between our excursions to Patagonia, Salta, and Jujuy, I gained a comprehensive understanding ..."
Mya C Wesleyan University
"What I gained and learned: - Cultural Immersion: I gained an immersion into Argentine culture by living with a host family. This provided an authentic insight into daily life, which is far beyond what typical programs offer. - Enhanced Language Skills: Constant interaction with my host family improved my Spanish proficiency. ..."
Lily H Ithaca College
"The academic and program directors are amazing and really provide an immersive experience. You get to learn from experts across various disciplines and community members. You become very familiar with the program location and the province in general through field trips and your courses. Antarctica alone makes the whole experienc..."
A student Columbia University
"As a student of Environmental Biology in St. Louis, this program gave me field research experiences I couldn't have gotten anywhere else that perfectly complemented what I had already learned in school. After numerous trips to conduct research in some of the coolest places on Earth (cloud forests, the Amazon, the Paramo, and the..."
Jacob C Washington University in St. Louis
"This program was definitely worthwhile in a number of ways, particularly regarding the cultural immersion. We lived with host families who welcomed us into their homes and their hearts, introducing us to their culture, dinners, coffee chats, and watching soccer games in front of the television together. Both our host families an..."
Kami S Georgetown University
"Living in Seville for 3 months showed me a totally different way of life compared to the nonstop rush back home in the U.S. People there really take time to enjoy life. This can be seen through siestas, long meals, and slowing down, which are normal. This made me realize how much we're always trying to just get things done quick..."
Dipshika T Lehigh University
"It was one of the most meaningful academic experiences of my undergrad. I gained a deeper understanding of global health systems, development policy, and ethical research practices. I also learned how to conduct independent fieldwork across cultures, engage with international organizations, and critically analyze the intersectio..."
A student University of Virginia
"I gained valuable cultural knowledge about Portuguese people and about some of the challenges the country faces, specifically because of over-tourism. I learned so much academically and personally from my peers on the program who came from all different kinds of backgrounds, and was also able to learn a lot about different topic..."
Sophie K Washington University in St. Louis
"Improved Spanish fluency, research skills, organization, resilience, confidence in my ability to try new things"
Peyton M Columbia University
"French Skills. More general knowledge on international relations"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained many insights into Swiss culture and developed long lasting relationships with friends and my host family. I improved my French through conversations with my host parents and now have a higher level of French fluency."
A student Swarthmore College
"I learned so much about Madagascar's biodiversity, incredible landscape, complicated colonial legacy, the Malagasy language, and most importantly, I became close with wonderful people through my homestays. This program was definitely worth it and I'm already looking for ways to go back. "
A student Amherst College
"As a newcomer to environmental science, I learned a lot about climate change in a localized context and learned about methods in environmental research through the month-long internship."
Isabelle W Pomona College
"Local culture, greater understanding of regional and global political dynamics, and so much more"
A student Brandeis University
"It was very worthwhile. I've gained unforgettable experiences and friends that have changed me for the better. "
A student Brandeis University
"I entered the program with; a fair amount of exposure to spanish emersion environments, questionable but consistent background in spanish from high school, 2 semesters of college spanish and a year break between when I took spanish and when I went abroad. I also am dyslexic, so learning language in a classroom is more difficult ..."
A student University of Redlands
"My experience abroad was unbelievably worthwhile—truly one of the most impactful chapters of my life. I find myself wishing I could go back and relive it every single day. I gained so much, both academically and personally. Inside the classroom, I explored public health, gender, and reproductive justice in a global context, espe..."
Lucy C Ithaca College
"The biggest thing I learned was how to be confident in foreign language spaces and how to push myself with language acquisition. "
Natalie S Villanova University
"Oh where do I start? This program is densely packed with content. You go from exploring museums, to city tours of old history, to chatting with various underground, above ground, and indigenous leaders! There is a vast amount of cultural enrichment within this program, many, many visits to differing places with the goal of teach..."
Seamus B The College of Wooster
"I cannot say that I would not change a thing about any other experience in my life, but this program is the exception. Every single second was meaningful and taught me so many valuable lessons. I lived so much and I came out of this experience the best version of myself. The last weekend, my classmates got an Airbnb in Zermatt. ..."
Nathalie W Swarthmore College
"You gain a Global South perspective of International Relations. You learn about the experiences of different groups of people in the country and learn about Apartheid history and how it shapes its global relations today. "
Elise B George Washington University
"Practically speaking, I developed much greater Spanish proficiency and a broader understanding of public health in the Argentine context. Outside of these aspects, I gained an immense appreciation for a new country and culture, lasting friendships with other students, and a second mom who I hope to remain close with for years an..."
A student Duke University
"I cannot recommend this program enough. For anyone deciding between this program and another, I will say that this program provides opportunities for community, connection, and exploration of yourself and your interests, that I doubt you can find anywhere else. The program staff is incredible. The professors become like family. ..."
A student Tufts University
