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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January 31, 2026
Past Review A "Dam" Fun Fling SIT Study Abroad: Netherlands - International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender

"I learned a lot about the Netherlands, the United States by comparison and myself. This experience was amazing but definitely more so on the personal level than an academic one. I suggest anyone looking to expand and explore themselves in a new, safer environment to consider this program. Particularly queer and allied folk. I ha..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Zanzibar: Take Me Back! SIT Study Abroad: Tanzania - Zanzibar Coastal Ecology and Natural Resource Management

"I don't think I can even begin to summarize what I learned in this little box. It was more than worthwhile and I don't think I could've picked a better place to go to truly experience living abroad."

Brandeis University
Past Review Stressful, Confusing, And Worth It! SIT Study Abroad: IHP Climate Change - The Politics of Land, Water, and Energy Justice

"A huge amount of information on climate change and issues of environmental justice, agriculture, and inequality. I had my doubts during the program, but it was absolutely worth it by the end."

Middlebury College
Past Review Incredible And Transformative Experience! SIT Study Abroad Nepal: Development, Gender, and Social Change in the Himalaya

"Incredible experience--you learn so much Nepali language and begin to feel like Nepal is a 2nd home"

Brandeis University
Past Review Loved It SIT Study Abroad: Australia - Sustainability and Environmental Action

"I loved my time abroad, I made amazing life long friends on the program, developed my passion for environmental work, learned a lot about myself and what I want to do with my future, saw some beautiful places, and got to live on the beach for a month. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Lifechanging SIT Study Abroad: Australia - Sustainability and Environmental Action

"I am a changed person. I have more confidence, I'm happier, I'm more outgoing, and I feel liberated. I loved my program."

Middlebury College
Past Review Healthcare System, Indigenous Culture And Healthcare Disparities In Chile SIT Study Abroad: Chile - Public Health, Traditional Medicine, and Community Empowerment

"I learned so much about Chilean culture and also about the Chilean health system. I also learned about the indigenous groups in Chile and about how their negative relationship with the country and resulting inequality"

Middlebury College
Past Review Glo Bal Ism SIT Study Abroad: Indonesia - Arts, Religion, and Social Change

"new perspective, more self-direction and confidence"

Middlebury College
Past Review I Learned And Grew Immensely, In Three Life Changing Months In South Africa. SIT Study Abroad: South Africa - Multiculturalism and Human Rights

"I learned many lessons, many from experiences that are thus hard to put into words. I learned about South African history, politics, human rights, identity formation, and other topics, as well as about human connection. It was one of the most worthwhile experiences I've had. "

Sarah Lawrence College
Past Review Unique And Complicated SIT Study Abroad: Netherlands - International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender

"It was worthwhile but very stressful due to the lack of communication and extreme structure, which both take some time getting used to if you're more accustomed to a flexible schedule."

Fordham University
Past Review Cheese, Chocolate, And Global Health SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - Global Health and Development Policy

"I got a lot of life experience and a great overview of the health network globally as well as how policy is developed. It was worth it as I made some very great friends and loved working on/presenting my independent study project."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Whole Lot Of Excess SIT Study Abroad: Indonesia - Arts, Religion, and Social Change

"I learned to check my privilege and to get outside of what I deemed my comfort zone "

Austin College
Past Review A Rewarding And Unique Academic Experience! SIT Study Abroad: Nepal - Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples

"A 100% worthwhile experience if you are interested in truly immersing in another culture and conducting your own research!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Chilean Spanish & Development In A Recently Founded Democracy SIT Study Abroad: Chile - Cultural Identity, Social Justice, and Community Development

"Above all, language skills! International exposure, participation in and knowledge about a new culture, connections and friendships with Chileans… Yes! It was definitely worthwhile!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Time Of My Life SIT Study Abroad: Chile - Cultural Identity, Social Justice, and Community Development

"Because you meet people from all over the world you get a better understanding of the world from multiple perspectives, this gave me time to think about myself and not only will I be learning about my new host country but at the United States. "

Brandeis University
Past Review A Life Changing Experience That I Will Forever Cherish And Try To Return To. SIT Study Abroad: Netherlands - International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender

"Dutch history, culture and politics. The way gender and sexuality plays out in Dutch migrant (Moroccan, Turkish, Indonesian, Caribbean) communities and in the major cities of Morocco. "

Brandeis University
Past Review The Most Challenging, Rewarding, Joyous Time Of My Life SIT Study Abroad: Cameroon - Development and Social Change

"My experience was my favorite part of my college life. I learned what culture was, how to navigate the world through a different perspective, and how to inter culturally communicate. I have a family in Cameroon, and I hope to return one day soon. "

Millsaps College
Past Review Amazing Cultural/Ecological Experience SIT Study Abroad: Tanzania - Wildlife Conservation and Political Ecology

"Too much to list. Language, culture, biology. Absolutely worthwhile. "

Trinity University
Past Review Tsunami! France: Language, Community, & Social Change SIT Study Abroad: Reviews from Former Locations

"I learned to speak french in conversation and in class. I learned to relate to other people from different cultures than my own. I grew an understanding for all immigrants that move to a part of the world where they must use a new language. "

Austin College
Past Review Uganda. You're Gonna Like The Way It Looks. I Guarantee It. Sit Study Abroad: Uganda Post Conflict Transformation SIT Study Abroad: Reviews from Former Locations

"People often say that their study abroad experience changed their life. But this one actually does. I found my voice, my strength, and a whole new appreciation for East African culture and the experiences of the northern Ugandan people. I experienced some of the emotional and heart-wrenching moments on this trip, but I think ..."

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Past Review Fantastic Experience Take Advantage Of Everything Tunisia Has To Offer! SIT Study Abroad: Tunisia & Italy - Politics & Religious Integration in the Mediterranean

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much about the country, started learning Arabic, and honed new research skills. I gained confidence about living abroad and has since shaped my decision to look to live abroad in the region long term."

New College of Florida
Past Review Don't Fear, This Is Uganda Sit Study Abroad: Uganda Post Conflict Transformation SIT Study Abroad: Reviews from Former Locations

"When you arrive in Gulu, you are given an Acoli name; mine was Lanyero, meaning laughter and joy. That name paved my way through the most beautiful and challenging journey of my life, meeting extraordinary individuals and hearing their stories, bouncing over treacherous African roads, and witnessing post-conflict transformation ..."

Franklin College Switzerland
Past Review An Amazing Experience No One Should Miss SIT Study Abroad: IHP Health and Community - Globalization, Culture and Care

"How can I best put my IHP experience into words? Honestly. I can’t. Every time I think back to my time spent abroad with IHP, I remember so many amazing moments that stole my breath, changed my life, and rocked my world. At the beginning of IHP you meet many alumni and faculty that throw this term ‘life-changing’ at you lik..."

Johns Hopkins University
Past Review Unforgettable Experience But Read Below Carefully! Brazil: Social Justice & Sustainable Development SIT Study Abroad: Reviews from Former Locations

"I had an incredible semester. I gained great experiences working with NGO's and living with my host family. I was very lonely, however, because I could not meet Brazilians my age and did not want to hang out with other American students."

Pomona College