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RESPONSIBILITY TO PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES & CULTURES ARE STUDIED Students’ first responsibility is to those whose lives and cultures they study (please refer to the Human Subjects Review policy below). Should conflicts of interest arise, the interests of the human subjects take precedence over other considerations, including the success of the field study or Independent […]

Not Your Ordinary Internship SIT offers for-credit internships abroad in approximately 40 locations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and has broad networks in nonprofit, private, and government sectors. Whatever your interests and goals, we have the right internship for you. Through an in-country internship, you’ll gain real-world experience in […]

Thematic Faculty Seminar Overview As the largest urban space in southeast Europe, Belgrade is home to numerous social justice movements, local NGOs, dynamic civic activism, and advocacy work. In this seminar, participants will examine civic action on a variety of issues—from memory activism to corruption scandals to demanding more democratic participation and socially just policies—on […]

Skills-Based Field Seminar Overview Through this on-site, immersive skills-based seminar, participants will explore strategies for grounding global program design and delivery in the principles of experiential learning pedagogy and decolonial perspectives. Using Ghana as a case study, you’ll gain a new perspective on Africa’s cosmopolitanism, one that complicates and defies Eurocentric representations. Through firsthand experience, […]

High Impact Practices SIT First Year is designed around high-impact practices proven to support a successful college career and optimum time to graduation, from research and team-based activities to seminar-style mentorship and use of electronic portfolios, all culminating in independent projects. Our unique and well-supported programming: Front-loads inquiry and real-world problem-solving using our experiential learning […]

Field Seminar Overview The purpose of this one-week virtual field seminar is to give participants the chance to explore and better understand issues related to race, racism, and narrative in South Africa while drawing connections to their own communities, their lived experiences, and their professional development. Through this field seminar, participants will have the opportunity […]

SIT Full-term Fall, Spring, and Summer Programs SIT Study Abroad welcomes applications from undergraduate students who: are enrolled at an accredited college or university. have completed at least one year of college-level coursework at the time of application and preferably two years for IHP/Comparative programs. (Exceptions: only one semester of college coursework is required for […]

Faculty Seminar Overview This seminar will focus on best practices and strategies for incorporating experiential learning in the program design and implementation of successful faculty-led programs. Using Jordan as a case study, participants will examine topics such as: Understanding the experiential learning cycle Effective curriculum integration Preparing students for experiential, field-based learning Navigating common challenges […]

Application Timeline Eligibility Fellowship Project and Proposal Fellowship Funding and Project Budget Reference Form Questions? Please contact us with any questions regarding the Alice Rowan Swanson Fellowship.

Notification of withdrawal from an SIT Study Abroad program must be submitted in writing. The confirmation deposit (either $400 or $2500, depending on the program) credited towards the student’s program fee is nonrefundable and may not be transferred to another semester. Payment of the balance of the program fee is due on the following dates: […]

SIT Study Abroad programs integrate traditional classroom lectures and discussion with fieldbased experiences, site visits and debriefs. The curriculum is designed to build on itself and progress to the culmination (projects, ISP, case studies, internship, final retreat, etc.). It is critical that students complete assignments in a timely manner to continue to benefit from the […]

Communication with Family & FriendsSIT encourages families to maintain open communication with their student and to encourage students to take ownership of their experience, whether through the application, the visa process, or during their program. SIT programs require strength of character and independence, and families can help by empowering their student as the primary point […]

SIT Study Abroad has identified a list of organizations that provide scholarships for undergraduate study abroad. If you feel you may qualify for any of these scholarships, you should contact that particular organization directly. National Scholarships – General Benjamin A. Gilman International ScholarshipThe Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for US citizen undergraduate students of […]

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Our child was deeply influenced by her SIT immersion program in Madagascar. Shenna was recently accepted into an osteopathic medical school, a trajectory almost completely driven by her SIT experience. The holistic approach to patient care she witnessed there and her desire to reach out and learn from diversity helped her to focus and persevere […]

SIT Study Abroad is committed to increasing access to international education and to ensuring you have the information you need to successfully access funding for your study abroad program with us. SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. We […]

Admissions Webinars There are currently no upcoming webinars scheduled. Please check back for future sessions. Virtual Open Houses There are currently no upcoming open houses scheduled. Please check back for future sessions. Predeparture Orientation Sessions Identity Abroad May 1, 2024 | 4:30 – 6:00pm ET | Register hereMay 28, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:30pm ET […]

SIT invites education abroad professionals, academic advisors, faculty members, and student affairs staff from universities and colleges throughout the U.S. to visit an SIT program to acquire firsthand knowledge of SIT’s field-based academic programs. Group site visits take place annually and accommodate 10–15 participants. We also offer Individual site visits to best maximize your exposure […]

As an accredited institution of higher learning, SIT Study Abroad works in innovative and strategic ways to design programs and initiatives that fit with a home institution’s curriculum, desired learning outcomes, and specific academic goals for undergraduate, graduate, and gap year students. For our custom programs, we uphold SIT’s longstanding commitment to experiential education and […]

SIT offers a wide range of flexible and inspiring summer study abroad options for 2024. Our portfolio includes face-to-face, immersive options as well as virtual internships and online language courses. Summer programs start in June 2024. Applications are open from September 15, 2023, through April 1, 2024. For more information, contact SIT Admissions.