Program Reviews

I absolutely loved this study abroad program, and would recommend it highly to anyone considering exploring public health in a meaningful way! The coursework was very manageable with LOTS of real world experience, and the program really integrates you both into Chilean life and traditional medicine practice. My host family was incredible, I loved the cohort of students I was privileged to study abroad with, and I have zero regrets about the experience! If you want to get out of your comfort zone and come away with a life-changing public health experience, this is the program for you!

I loved my time in Ushuaia, both independently and as a part of SIT! The program staff and the host families offered a lot of support, and I was really able to connect with the community. I recommend joining a local organization of some kind, like a church, dance classes, or clubs! If you enjoy the outdoors, you will love the curriculum and how much you'll learn about the place you'll be exploring in your free time. Included trips are top tier: Chile, around southern Argentina, and of course, Antarctica!

This program, beyond being so incredibly fun, bringing us to amazing locations, and having some amazing people, makes an experience that is more culturally immersive than I could have possibly imagined. Beyond the homestay, which already has immersed me so much in local culture, I am also playing soccer on a local team, went to a vacation location that had no tourists with a host family, go to speak to Vietnamese students at English classes, and have multiple friends who were born and raised in Vietnam. The academics are also very interesting and the experiential learning is incredible!

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 completing an incredible internship, I can't think of a better way to deeply engage with this wonderful country. Plus, the local staff is so supportive – I truly felt at home here.

SIT Switerland was academically rigorous, immersive, and rewarding. The program blends classroom learning (guest speakers) with experiential learning, such as site visits to WHO and MSF, fieldwork in Morocco, and an independent research project that spans the entire month of April. The ISP was especially demanding and required strong time management, self-direction, and critical thinking as we conducted interviews and produced a 30-page research report. The classes were interdisciplinary and interesting. While Switzerland was experience and integrating into Swiss culture/norms took time, the program's location in Geneva (global hub for health/the world capital of humanitarian aid) made the experience uniquely place-based offering access to international organizations that shape international health policy.

SO glad that I chose this program. I could not have asked for a better group of students and coordinators to experience Argentina with. Not only did I grow to love Buenos Aires through my amazing homestay experience, but I also got to travel, most notably, to northern Patagonia and the northwest (Jujuy and Salta), where we visited human rights organizations + indigenous communities, learning about Argentina through a variety of contexts/perspectives. This program prides itself on its rigorous academic component, but it's not all studying! A huge part of my experience was exploring the numerous amazing neighborhoods of BA with friends. If you want to learn so much while also living it up in the best city in the world, choose this program!

My experience abroad was truly unique and incredibly enriching, standing out significantly from other study abroad programs. Its immersive nature was the primary reason I chose this program, particularly the opportunity to live with a host family.

The program team genuinely cares about your well-being and success. They were consistently present and supportive throughout the entire duration, making me feel comfortable and looked after in a foreign country.

Academically, the program offers an in-depth exploration of Argentina. The lecturers are not only experts in their fields but also incredibly insightful, providing a comprehensive understanding of the country's history, culture, and society. Beyond the classroom, there are abundant opportunities to explore Buenos Aires.

One of the most distinctive aspects of this program is the two group travel excursions that allowed us to meet with indigenous communities. This was a profound and eye-opening experience, offering a perspective rarely found in other study abroad programs.

For the one-month period, you have the choice between an internship or individual research. I opted for the research path, and the program's extensive network was very helpful. They connect you with experts who provide guidance and support throughout your research project.

Overall, this program is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking an immersive and academically rigorous experience abroad. It goes far beyond typical study abroad programs because of its cultural engagement and unique learning opportunities.

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 experience worth it! The internship was very research focused and gives you the opportunity to exercise your project management skills and conduct an independent study. Public transport in the city was reliable and safe. Hiking was mind-blowing. Great bakeries and cafes. More nightlife than you would think.

Before applying, I had doubts about whether I should study abroad and whether or not it should be with this program. Now that I have completed it, however, the thought that I might have gone elsewhere haunts me. I am so thankful to have been a student in Ecuador with SIT, and it has had major positive impacts on my plans for the future.

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 Galapagos islands), I spent a month studying spider populations in the Amazon for an independent research project that I was able to bring from initial concept to a completed research paper. If this seems intense, fear not! The lovely professors of this program will help build your confidence over the semester and teach you the skills necessary to do something similar yourself (I certainly felt that way). On top of all of this, I met lovely people along the way and felt truly comfortable and informed within the Ecuadorian cultural context.

If you are interested in gaining field research experience, seeing some of the most gorgeous parts of the world, and applying theoretical ecology concepts that you've learned in school, look no further. This program is perfect.

No matter what stage of college you are in - whether you are a political science student, an anthropology student, a history student, or none of the above - this program has something for you. All the classes range in a wide variety of subjects, from political economy to international trade to human rights and cultural immersion. The professors and directors offer something for everyone and allow you to dive into whatever topic you so choose through an internship with a local organization or a project designed with a local expert. The matching of the host parents in this program is amazing, and still to this day I talk all the time with my host family, as they became my second family. If you are looking for a study program that brings you deeper into a culture and helps you develop your personal and political beliefs, this program is for you.