SIT Study Abroad: Mexico: Migration, Borders, and Transnational Communities
- Mexico
- Oaxaca
About Program
Tensions related to migration through or from Mexico are high and policies change frequently. Start your program in Tucson, Arizona, near a major point of entry into the United States, to learn what undocumented migrants face once on U.S. soil. Then, you will travel to our program base in Oaxaca, Mexico, where you will discover how international economics, labor shortages, war, and immigration policy affect migration patterns.
You will also visit Mexico City, one of the largest and most interesting cities in the world. In the last ten years, Mexico City has seen an increase in the number of migrant people seeking safer places to stay while waiting for an asylum interview in the U.S. You will learn from local organizations about the work they do to support migrants in transit.
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Program Highlights
- Live in Oaxaca, Mexico, a point of origin for many migrants going to the U.S.
- Understand the factors that lead to undocumented migration, and see how migration affects Central Americans and their communities.
- Get a firsthand look at Mexico’s northern and southern borders.
- Witness the work of NGOs supporting migrant rights in Puebla and Mexico City.
- Learn about grassroots movements working to improve living conditions, reducing the need for migration to the U.S.