SIT Study Abroad: Mexico: Migration, Borders, and Transnational Communities
Location
- Mexico
- Oaxaca
Term
Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
Anthropology
Conflict Studies
Cultural Studies
Geography
Hispanic Studies
Humanities
International Relations
Latin American Studies
Political Science
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
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Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety
Oct 13, 2023
Jan 11, 2022
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About Program
Tensions related to migration through or from Mexico are high and policies change frequently. You’ll 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 Oaxaca, Mexico, where you will discover how international economics, labor shortages, war, and immigration policy affect migration patterns.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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.
- Get a firsthand look at Mexico’s northern and southern borders.
- See how migration affects Central Americans and their communities.
Scholarships
SIT Robert Kantor Memorial Scholarship
Each year one student will be granted $10,000 in scholarship aid to study abroad with a SIT program. Funded by individual donors and foundations, the requirements are tight: seeking first-generation college students who've never traveled abroad before, currently attend an HBCU, and demonstrate strong financial need.