SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights
- Location(s): Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Study Argentina's social movements and the country's historical and current struggles to guarantee human rights for its diverse populations.Located in the vibrant capital city of Buenos Aires, this program examines Argentina’s prolific and highly ... read more
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I learned a lot about myself, how I handle situations, why I get frustrated and when I get happy. I learned to appreciate little successes and little instances in my day. I gained an entirely new perspective on another culture and OF COURSE IT WAS WORTHWHILE! Times a million :) A student - Providence College View Entire Review
Yes. A student - Providence College View Entire Review
YES. See above. I badly want to go back and volunteer with the orgs I worked with during study abroad, as well as live and work and travel for a while before grad school. Phenomenal time in my life and I will forever have part of my heart in Argentina. Kaela D - Trinity University View Entire Review
Yes, the experience was still worthwhile though it was much more academic than experiential learning which is not as effective. Yes, we discussed very interesting and engaging topics and Argentina does indeed have a rich culture, yet there were no debriefings and this often curbs the learning process. I am more interested in wo... Sonia P - Providence College View Entire Review
I learned so much, not just about differences, but similarities. I found that I had so much in common with many of the people there and truly enjoyed my time with friends and family:) A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Absolutely. I never would have learned spanish otherwise Nora M - Fordham University View Entire Review
Yes! I can't believe I ever questioned not going. I have quite the travel bug now and I'm making plans for this summer already...:) Audrey N - Trinity University View Entire Review
About
Study Argentina's social movements and the country's historical and current struggles to guarantee human rights for its diverse populations.
Located in the vibrant capital city of Buenos Aires, this program examines Argentina’s prolific and highly dynamic social movements. The program’s office is in one of the most renowned research institutions in Buenos Aires, the Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad (CEDES), one of the top think tanks in Latin America. You will meet with social activists, local scholars, indigenous leaders, rural organizers, popular educators, environmental advocates, female and worker activists, and community muralists.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature
- Sociology
Minimum GPA:
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SIT Study Abroad Scholarships
SIT Study Abroad awards need-based scholarships and grants. We do not offer merit-based awards at this time. Average awards range between $500 and $5,000 for our semester programs, and between $500 and $3,000 for our summer programs. Our scholarships and grants are available to all students accepted into an SIT Study Abroad program irrespective of citizenship, national origin, or home school. We do not require a separate scholarship application for each scholarship fund; eligible students will be evaluated for all funds for which they are eligible. Please note: SIT Study Abroad scholarships and grants are only applicable to tuition and room/board fees billed by SIT Study Abroad. We do not award scholarships or grants to cover any other expenses, including, but not limited to, immunizations, visa fees, books, or study abroad fees charged by your home school. If your home school has an established billing agreement with us, it is your responsibility to communicate with your home school as to how your SIT scholarship or grant will be passed on to you by your home school. For a list of available scholarships and grants, click here.
$500 - $5000
