SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Public Health in Urban Environments
- Hosted at: Universidad ISALUD / ISALUD University
- Location(s): Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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In the capital of Buenos Aires and its surrounding areas, you will explore how Argentina’s healthcare system is organized by interacting with professionals and experts and examining the national Ministry of Health’s stewardship of the system. You ... read more
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I am really happy that I got to learn about a completely different culture/language and explore a new city/country! I got to know Buenos Aires quite well and made connections with people in the US and Argentina that I will continue to stay in contact with! I loved everything about this program and Argentina! Emma H - University of Wisconsin - Madison View Entire Review
During my experience abroad I learned a lot about the health care system in Argentina and had the opportunity to travel to Mendoza and Misiones to learn from professionals and witness first-hand what we learned about during our classes. Along with health care opportunities, I was also able to visit the mountains in Mendoza and g... Kaylin B - Wofford College View Entire Review
I learned so much about public health both the institutional level but also the personal stories of people. It was beautiful to travel to different provinces, be welcomed into places and hear everyone we met. Natalia A - Scripps College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about social work and the structure of the healthcare system in Argentina. Sophia C - Bates College View Entire Review
In addition to the tangible class knowledge, living and figuring out a city on my own proved to be a great learning experience. Budgeting, figuring out public transit, and exploring a new place is a form of learning on its own. A student - Duke University View Entire Review
I would recommend this program because I loved how intimacy and specificity of the program. The small group was great because we were able to all get to know one another really well and the program staff were able to be attentive to our unique needs. The small program also allowed us to go on many excursions and visits that woul... A student - Claremont McKenna College View Entire Review
SIT’s Public Health in Urban Environments Program was an incredible experience. Thanks to its emphasis on immersion, my Spanish improved dramatically. Their well-planned travel trips helped me see various, authentic sides of Argentina from public schools in rural areas to the Minister of Health in Buenos Aires. The staff were in... Amelia O - Claremont McKenna College View Entire Review
I learned so much Spanish, a lot about navigating big cities, and developed a lot of personal confidence. A student - Scripps College View Entire Review
Yes, i learned to research a countries key indicators of a lot of things before going. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned so much Spanish, a great amount about Argentina's health system, and lots about Argentine and Latin American culture. It was extremely worthwhile. Erica Harp - George Mason University View Entire Review
I gained perspective, inspiration, practical public health knowledge, experience interning abroad, international family and friends, and more. It was absolutely worthwhile. Jeshurun Adarquah-Yiadom - Spelman College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about going with the flow. It was hard as a bit of a control freak to come to the terms with the fact that most everything was not going to be 100% on my terms and that there was going to be some form of compromise involved. The friendships I made with fellow students on my program, laughing at these uncontrollab... Samantha Hoinville - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned so much. Not only about myself but also about the Argentine healthcare system. I improved my Spanish immensely through classes and speaking with my host mom and other Argentinians. I also made lifelong friends! Lucy M - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It provided me the perfect balance of academic rigor and space for individual growth and exploration. Alexandra F - Northwestern University View Entire Review
I really enjoyed my time abroad in with SIT. The program includes several opportunities to travel within Argentina. It really educated me on the Argentine healthcare system through an analytical and comparative lens. Julia C - Wellesley College View Entire Review
This is an excellent program if you are passionate about public health topics and are looking to improve your Spanish. It is language intensive and can be intimidating at first, the academics are intense, especially if you are not confident with your Spanish skills, but the professors are patient and understanding and will accom... A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned to be confident in navigating throughout a city on my own. I learned to be more confident in my spanish speaking skills. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I greatly improved my Spanish, and with the public health courses/activities my passion and future career goals were reaffirmed. I also learned a lot about myself living alone in a new city, as well as about relationships between friends, family at home, and my host family. Ana T - Rice University View Entire Review
I think living in a new country for a period of time is without a doubt a worthwhile experience as it forces you out of your comfort zone and forces you to interact and meet new people and new lifestyles. For me this is so important as you gain a bigger understanding into the diversity that exists in the world, which is somethin... Emily S - Gettysburg College View Entire Review
I gained a lot of experience within the profession I want to pursue, but also within the culture of Argentina. This has really made me want to explore other countries and get to know them as well. Jenavier T - Denison University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about living in a big city, as well as improved my Spanish significantly. I believe that the program was worthwhile Emma S - DePauw University View Entire Review
I learned how to navigate daily life in Spanish and how to adapt to another culture. I also learned a lot about health systems (since I had not studied public health before) and how to talk about them comparatively and evaluate them. A student - Tulane University View Entire Review
This was a great program to improve my Spanish, learn about public health, and explore Argentina. A student - Bowdoin College View Entire Review
Language fluency, appreciation for other cultures, perspective on the United States in terms of world relations Alana - Occidental College View Entire Review
I gained knowledge in research skills, improved my Spanish and grew my understanding of the local culture. It was very worthwhile. Laura H - University of Iowa View Entire Review
About
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature
- Health Professions
- Health Sciences General
- Public Health
Minimum GPA:
2.5Website
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SIT Study Abroad Scholarships
Students who are Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Scholars will receive a $2,000 award for SIT Study Abroad semester or summer programs.
$2,000
To recognize and support alumni of EIL summer high school programs who also participate in SIT Study Abroad programs. $1,000 for semester programs and $500 for summer. A $400 scholarship is also available to students who indicate that they have an immediate family member who has participated in an EIL or its College Semester Abroad program.
$400 - $1,000
For students enrolled at Hispanic-serving institutions, including member institutions of HACU who demonstrate financial need, SIT will award a $3,000 scholarship for participation in a semester program and $2,000 for a summer program.
$2,000 - $3,000
For students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and who demonstrate financial need, SIT will award a $2,000 scholarship for participation in a semester program or $1,500 for a summer program.
$1,500 - $2,000
To recognize students participating in this community service program. Upon receipt of confirmation from a student’s Bonner mentor, SIT will award $2,500 for semester programs and $1,000 for summer programs.
$1,000 - $2,500
To recognize students participating in the National Security Education Program (NSEP) funded award, which focuses on study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to US interests and underrepresented in study abroad. Upon receipt of the student’s Boren confirmation letter, SIT will award a $1,000 scholarship.
$1,000
For students enrolled at Big 10 Academic Alliance universities. Eligible students demonstrating financial need will receive a $1,500 scholarship for semester programs and a $750 scholarship for summer programs.
$750 - $1,500
This is an automatic scholarship to recognize and support students who participate in two or more SIT Study Abroad programs, including alumni of short-term summer programs. The scholarship will be applied to a student’s second full term of study with SIT. The scholarship is $1,000 for a fall or spring semester program or $500 for a full-term, international summer program.
$500 - $1,000
An average of $4,500 (amount varies) is awarded to one female student, 22 years of age or younger, who demonstrates international awareness and a desire to create a more peaceful world through international exchange. This scholarship is available for summer programs only.
$4,500
These scholarships ($30,000 divided between several students annually, with an average award of $3,750 per student) are for students who wish to study in Latin America or East Africa and focus primarily on women’s reproductive health and/or other topics such as girls’ education, poverty, social justice, ecology, or regional integration. Preferred SIT East Africa programs are those based in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, or Tanzania.
$3,750
This $10,000 scholarship opportunity is for one student per year. The student must demonstrate extreme financial need, attend an HBCU (or other minority-serving institution), be a first-generation college student, and have never previously traveled abroad.
$10,000
SIT matches Federal Pell Grant funding up to $2,500 for semester students who use their Pell Grant to help pay the cost of their SIT program. Students utilizing their Federal Pell Grant for SIT Study Abroad summer terms receive up to a $1000 match.
$1,000 - $2,500
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