SIT Study Abroad: IHP Climate Change - The Politics of Land, Water, and Energy Justice
- Location(s): Rabat, Morocco: San Francisco, United States: Casablanca, Morocco: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: Kathmandu, Nepal: Quito, Ecuador
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Witness the causes and social impacts of climate change across four continents and examine possibilities for local and global environmental justice.In Morocco, you will meet farmers striving to modernize their agricultural practices and understand... read more
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This program really taught me perspective. The academics were really interesting, and I learned a lot about climate change, but the main focus was climate justice. We learned that everything is intersectional, and climate change is both a threat and a threat multiplier. This program truly changed the way I look at the issues fac... Rachel Radvany - Duke University View Entire Review
I think this program is essential to understanding environmental justice outside of the US. I truly think it will guide my career and activism interests. Wassa B - Brown University View Entire Review
comfort in unfamiliar situations communication skills ability to live well with others going with the flow learning to get the most out of every experience A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
A lot about climate justice movements and indigenous climate activism. Samuel Alexander - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to make do with what I have, how to travel respectfully, and how to live with the same group for 4 months straight. Maggie O'Connor - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about environmental justice and capitalism, things which I hope will continue to shape my life in the future. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to independently navigate a city in a language I do not know. I improved communication skills, I am less hesitant to reach out to people I would like to learn from or meet and I am more extraverted. I learned how to connect with people more easily/ readily, how to find commonalities and similar values. I learned ho... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was so worthwhile. I really learned how to be alone as well as how people address climate change issues around the world. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was totally worthwhile. I gained renewed confidence in traveling alone and being flexible. Zach H - University of Vermont View Entire Review
My learning mainly came in the form of learning about ways to think about and analyze systems and issues. I think that's a worthwhile thing to learn. Leanna Tang - Vassar College View Entire Review
The programming pulled from a vast network of resources to create an immersive learning experience, with guest lecturers, site visits and unparalleled opportunities. It was generally incredibly intentional and well-designed to develop and build our understanding, to encourage critical thinking, and to expose us to important lite... Molly R - Johns Hopkins University View Entire Review
lots of freedom and perspective. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
This program completely changed the way I think about climate change and the systems it is embedded within. It provides important analytical frames through which to view the world, and offers an extensive itinerary for field-based learning A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I definitely believe my study abroad experience was worthwhile. When I was initially searching for a program, I knew I wanted to challenge myself and really learn about a topic I am passionate about. I think IHP really enriched my understanding of the world and people and I cannot imagine myself in the future doing something unr... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Saw three countries in three months (as well as time spent in California at the start of the program) and learned so much about how the world works. The countries we visited each had their own unique perks and we saw and learned a lot. Not the easiest program in the world just in terms of physical, mental and emotional strain,... danny.nigh.9 - Middlebury College View Entire Review
A huge amount of information on climate change and issues of environmental justice, agriculture, and inequality. I had my doubts during the program, but it was absolutely worth it by the end. Forest J - Middlebury College View Entire Review
About
In Morocco, you will meet farmers striving to modernize their agricultural practices and understand how the country, which has few fossil fuels, is embracing renewable energy. In Nepal, you will be uniquely located in a country that is vulnerable to climate change but has numerous initiatives to tackle this global challenge. You will have opportunities to interact with experts, communities, and institutions across the country, and to participate in a guided trek in Nepal’s famed mountains to witness firsthand the accelerating impacts of climate change. In Ecuador, you will explore resilience strategies in and around Quito and travel to the Amazon Basin to understand the threats of climate change and efforts to protect this extraordinary region from ongoing mineral and fossil fuel extraction.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Food Science, Food Technology
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Science
- Foods and Nutrition
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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