Impactful program

This program was so impactful for my understanding and appreciation of the beautiful world we live in! SIT is deeply invested in experiential learning - we went on so many excursions and met many professors / NGO directors / artists / museum staff / and more fantastic characters who were eager to share their excitement about their work and passions. (One man we met is a famous artist who lived in Barcelona for decades, and now lives in a remote home in the hills of Chefchaouen, running a small hostel whose goal is to bring together young men and women in the local area to help bridge the gender gap in Morocco. You will meet many characters like this during your time in the Sevilla program.)

Living with a host family was the perfect way to acculturate myself to Sevilla and practice Spanish. If you get placed with Reyes - you’ve been blessed! SIT’s directors were supportive in helping me adjust to life in a homestay.

The academics are as challenging and meaningful as you make them. I found expectations to be low compared to your typical college experience. However, the material is very interesting so it was easy to stay engaged and motivated. Plus, you can incorporate your experiences with excursions, homestays, and other hands-on moments into what you’re learning - which I actually think can provide more insight than long readings or essay assignments.

If you’re curious about human relations on small and large scales - politics, movements, social change, social UNchange, language, etc - you will find meaning in this program. (In other words, if you study anthro, sociology, psych, IR, polisci, history…)

Great program, excellent directors, incredible location. Go for it and make the most of it! xx