4.4 - 1502 Reviews

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 36 countries such as Australia, Cameroon, Chile, and Indonesia.

School for International Training (SIT) is a U.S.-accredited global university offering undergraduate study abroad programs, including the comparative International Honors Program, multi-country and internship programs, and custom and faculty-led opportunities.

SIT Study Abroad programs are developed around a framework of the most critical global issues of the day. Our programs are interdisciplinary and appropriate for a variety of majors. Learn more at studyabroad.sit.edu.

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OVERALL RATING 4.4
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January 31, 2026
Past Review A Challenging, Exciting, And Incredibly Meaningful Experience. SIT Study Abroad: Panama - Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity Conservation

"The experience was absolutely worthwhile! I gained so much perspective and grew academically as well as personally. This program made me much more independent and also exposed me to so many aspects of environmental science and policy that I could never experience first-hand at home. "

Washington University in Saint Louis
Past Review Amazing Cultural & Academic Experience SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights

"I learned so much about Argentine history, US foreign policy vis-à-vis Latin America, Argentine culture, how to adapt to a new country, how to navigate a new city etc. It was definitely worthwhile, I would recommend this program to anyone who is independent and wants to learn a lot."

Columbia University
Past Review My Experience In Argentina: Spanish, Dulce De Leche, And Lifetime Friends SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights

"YES. I would consider this one of the most rewarding experiences i've had/will have in my lifetime--this program changed my life forever (in a great way). The friends that I made along with the experiences we shared really helped me grow as an individual in ways that I couldn't have imagined. What I really love about this progra..."

Smith College
Past Review Such A Great Experience! SIT Study Abroad: Peru - Indigenous Peoples and Globalization

"My Spanish got better, I learned so much about indigenous rights, and I think most importantly the program challenged me to think differently about development and the way we view the earth and its resources in general. It was definitely worthwhile, and I'm positive this experience has impacted the future I envision for myself. "

Occidental College
Past Review The Most Rewarding Experience Of My Life! SIT Study Abroad: Jordan - Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action

"I gained so much - a professional and personal network, a wider perspective, critical thinking skills, knowledge of new country, customs, health care systems, sustainable development...I could go on and on. I don't know how else to say this, but I have had an experience of a lifetime - a truly enriching and rewarding experie..."

Lake Forest College
Past Review Eco Biddies For Life But Beware Of Eye Leeches SIT Study Abroad: Australia - Sustainability and Environmental Action

"I grew as an individual. People from the program was different from my friends I have at school and I had to adapt. Studying abroad in Australia, especially with this program was so worthwhile. I have memories from my group that I will treasure until the day I die and the personal changes are forever."

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Opportunity Of A Lifetime SIT Study Abroad: Chile - Cultural Identity, Social Justice, and Community Development

"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. It was a wonderful learning and growing opportunity, academically and personally. I made great friends, gained a new and wonderful family and had a fabulous experience. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Life Changing SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights

"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned about human rights and social movements, how to participate in social change, and how to be an independent and strong person."

Brandeis University
Past Review Good Not Great. SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

"It was definitely worthwhile. particularly the home stay."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Possible Middle Eastern Study Abroad Experience. SIT Study Abroad: Jordan - Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action

"I gained lifelong new friends (my four fellow JOH participants), an appreciation for Jordan as a country, a family with siblings, a basic understanding of statistics (during my ISP), firsthand exposure to Palestinian and Syrian refugee issues, and confidence in my colloquial Arabic skills. The experience was one of the most wort..."

Emory University
Past Review Global Health In Jordan: New Perspectives & Finding My Niche SIT Study Abroad: Jordan - Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action

"It was beyond worthwhile. I was lucky enough to have an extremely unique experience based on learning about vulnerable populations amidst healthcare and actually utilizing that knowledge in creating a research project that could make a difference. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I would recommend it to absolutely anyo..."

Connecticut College
Past Review A Little Unorganized, But Overall A Great Experience SIT Study Abroad: Kenya - Global Health and Human Rights

"I loved all of the opportunities that I was able to experience. We visited so many organizations that were relevant to my field and I definitely learned much more than I would have in a classroom. With that being said, I thought that the program was pretty unorganized. Due dates were very close together and, without a reliable i..."

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review A Refreshing View To The Middle East SIT Study Abroad: Jordan - Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action

"Studying abroad in Jordan was by far the best time of my life! I learned more about the Jordanian healthcare system than I think I know about the US Healthcare system. By far, the best part of this program are the various field visits you attend, ranging from public hospitals and refugee health clinics to the Ministry of Health ..."

Gettysburg College
Past Review Amazing Adventure! SIT Study Abroad: Tanzania - Wildlife Conservation and Political Ecology

"I learned a lot even though it wasn't always in a classroom setting. I learned the most about the Masai tribe when I stayed with them. "

Trinity University
Past Review Learning Through Experience SIT Study Abroad: Vietnam - Culture, Social Change and Development

"I learned a lot about the complex history and culture of Vietnam, and the struggles of a country going through rapid transition."

Wellesley College
Past Review A Great Opportunity To Learn About Public Health And Improve My Spanish SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Public Health in Urban Environments

"This experience was definitely worthwhile. I improved my Spanish speaking abilities a lot, I learned to navigate a big city, and I grew in my confidence and independence. I also learned a lot about public health and the Argentine health care system."

Santa Clara University
Past Review The Best Study Abroad Experience I've Ever Had! SIT Study Abroad: Australia - Rainforest, Reef, and Cultural Ecology

"I had already learned about most of the ecological concepts we studied during the semester, but the experiential knowledge and connections I made really helped me learn it in a way that I never could in a classroom."

University of Tulsa
Past Review An Experienced Focused Semester In An Incredibly Biodiverse Country SIT Study Abroad: Ecuador - Comparative Ecology and Conservation

"The main things I gained were botanical knowledge, field research experience, and connections with the science community in Ecuador. Not too much new academically, but the experiences were great. I also saw a fair number of birds, which for a birder like me was great."

Bowdoin College
Past Review Wonderful People, Beautiful Country And Amazing Experiences. SIT Study Abroad: Peru - Indigenous Peoples and Globalization

"It was worth while because this program opened my eyes to the injustice of the world, and that there is a small hope that people might be able to help those who are suffering from having their land used as a petrol drilling area"

Luther College
Past Review Amazing Country And Amazing Program! SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights

" I learned so much while abroad! It was 1000% worthwhile. I loved that the program had a specific, interesting and relevant field that all our courses and activities pertained to, and I learned so much from these components of the program. I also learned a great deal about myself and really matured and grew individually just fr..."

Colby College
Past Review Gratifying Way To Learn About Country And Culture. SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Public Health in Urban Environments

"I made meaningful relationships with my host family, with the program directors, and with the other students in my program. I learned a lot about myself, what i value, and how I want to live my life. I learned how to communicate with people from other parts of the world, I learned how to conduct my own research project, I gain..."

Tulane University
Past Review Once In A Lifetime Experience In One Of The Most Unique Cities In The World. SIT Study Abroad: Chile - Cultural Identity, Social Justice, and Community Development

"Absolutely worthwhile! Learned so many life skills and how to juggle everything that it throws at you. "

Barnard College
Past Review Arica Siempre Arica SIT Study Abroad: Chile - Public Health, Traditional Medicine, and Community Empowerment

"My experience abroad was incredible. I completely fell in love with Chile and with learning in Chile. I learned so much about what I was interested and how to interact and be independent in a completely new culture. "

Mount Holyoke College
Past Review Have Fun Learning About Ecuador's Ecosystems In The Field And Beyond. SIT Study Abroad: Ecuador - Comparative Ecology and Conservation

"I had very little fieldwork experience before my program, and knew the minimal amount of ecology for my program. After the program, I was by no means an expert, but definitely knew a lot more than when I began the program. "

Wellesley College
Past Review A Great Way To Learn About Ecuador And Ecology! SIT Study Abroad: Ecuador - Comparative Ecology and Conservation

"I learned a lot of normal glasslike things to learn about, but I think more importantly I learned to be confident in my Spanish and how to use it. I also learned so much about life, as I'd never lived in a city before and spent such an extensive time in a new culture."

Colby College