SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Transnationalism and Comparative Development in South America
- Location(s): Buenos Aires, Argentina: Brazil: Paraguay: Uruguay
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
SIT Study Abroad
Examine the social and economic development strategies of South America's Southern Cone countries -- Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.In this comparative study abroad program based in Buenos Aires, you will rapidly improve your Spanish whi... read more
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This program does a great job of giving students a holistic look at Argentina and the Southern Cone. We learned so much about the region's history and contemporary political climate, and my language skills improved a lot as well. Lucy H - George Washington University View Entire Review
I participated in the ‘SIT Argentina: Transnationalism and Comparative Development in South America’ program during the spring of 2018. I had a fantastic experience with the program overall and would recommend it to students who want to gain a well-rounded perspective on the current and past political, economic and social issues... Emily - George Washington University View Entire Review
I learned how to look beyond the obvious and discover the deeper meaning. This applies in public dialogue, construction of theory, and cultural exchange. Elizabeth Jowers - Rice University View Entire Review
I got to meet people, organization representatives, and government officials who were truly boots on the ground fighting for social justice, organizing for economic inclusion and development, and trying to make the world a better place. That was invaluable. Bristow Richards - Davidson College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the many different cultures within each country. I learned about the economies and social inequalities in the region. It was absolutely worthwhile. Kelsey Galeano - UMass Lowell View Entire Review
Buenos Aires feels like a fairly European city, but I did get more exposure to non-Western cultures and ideals, which I think was extremely valuable. I also became more willing to challenge myself to get out of my comfort zone and try things I never thought I would. It was definitely worthwhile, and I've been recommending the ex... Elena Purcell - Wellesley College View Entire Review
This was a very worthwhile experience. I have learned much about myself, improved my language skills significantly. I learned how to operate in a city. I learned how to see Latin American beyond its facts and figures presented in textbooks and journal articles. Jamie G - Colgate University View Entire Review
I would recommend this program to someone who is interested in both immersing themselves in Argentine culture, while intensely engaging with academic material on Development and Integration in Latin America. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
People always say they learn more about themselves than anything else while being abroad. I think I can safely say the same happened to me. I learned that while I love traveling and seeing the world, the thing I love most is sharing that experience with other people and bonding with those you meet along the way. I met a lot of a... Brian S - Providence College View Entire Review
My spanish skills improved remarkably during my experience abroad. I really enjoyed my ISP period and this time strengthened my research skills and forced me to use my language skills in the field. This experience is beyond worthwhile and although the program had some limitations, I learned a lot and felt that they prepared me w... Nicole K - Barnard College View Entire Review
I feel like my whole view of the world has been flipped upside down. I feel so much more comfortable with who I am as a person and I have a new passion and excitement for what I hope to do with the rest of my life. Katie L - Trinity University View Entire Review
I gained knowledge about the world and the intricacies of relationships between countries and the people in these countries. I really thought it was worthwhile, as I learned about the places we were in and about myself. A student - Claremont McKenna College View Entire Review
Got much better at Spanish and learned a lot about myself! A student - Duke University View Entire Review
I learned that I can live abroad for a long period of time and that it's important to share my story with others around the world. A student - Spelman College View Entire Review
Yes! It is yet another perspective of the world. To learn to live, adapt, and thrive in a completely different culture and language is incredibly challenging but you grow so very much. Every minute is valuable time stepping out of your comfort zone and learning about life, people, and time management you can't see from any other... Mariah S - University of Rhode Island View Entire Review
I gained language skills and real, deep cultural understanding of the Southern Cone. Clare Milburn - Appalachian State University View Entire Review
Many things- navigating the subways and buses, better language skills, learning the history of the region from those who witness it, self-confidence and comfort in new settings and places, and much more! Very worthwhile. Matthew B - The College of Wooster View Entire Review
I found a new confidence in myself and my ability to converse and make my way around a foreign city. I figured out public transportation and learned so much about the culture and history of Argentina and other South American countries. The academics were an important piece to me, but I also learned to relax a bit and take in the... Mackenzie H - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and group dynamics. On an academic level, I got to see first hand a lot of the topics we studied in class, such as rural development and the different development strategies of Mercosur countries. It was definitely worthwhile. maryjo.medina - Yale University View Entire Review
broader worldview, more in-depth than sight seeing. A student - Providence College View Entire Review
The biggest shock to me was what I learned about myself and I would do it all over again. The only thing I regret is not exploring as much as I should. Jose J - Providence College View Entire Review
Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile. While I was not always pleased with the program itself, nor with the academics or my homestay, I absolutely loved the city and country I was in. I would definitely return for a longer period of time. I am now more aware of the political, economic and social situation in Argentina and South Amer... Will N - Tufts University View Entire Review
About
In this comparative study abroad program based in Buenos Aires, you will rapidly improve your Spanish while exploring the current economic and social realities of the countries comprising the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR). You will visit three additional MERCOSUR member states during group excursions.
Major topics of study include:
- Social realities and changing political frameworks in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay
- Theory and development practice from economic, environmental, and human perspectives
- Latin American integration
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
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
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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