SIT Study Abroad: Vietnam - Culture, Social Change and Development
- Location(s): Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Examine economic and social development in the cultural context of Vietnam, one of Asia's most dynamic and rapidly changing countries.Observe international and local NGOs such as Oxfam and Vietnam Union for Science and Technology Association (VUST... read more
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i learned how to travel around SEA and live with another family and bridge language barrier and be grateful Georgia C - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I was hesitant about going to Vietnam, but I LOVED it! I felt like I learned so much and the SIT staff was so valuable in helping me to acclimate and build community and experience Vietnam. I could not recommend this program more, and the four months I spent there were some of the best of my life. I felt like I learned and exper... A student - Vanderbilt University View Entire Review
Not only did I learn academically from my classes and excursions, but also experienced a lot of personal growth that I did not ever picture myself having. I left my semester abroad with new friends, family, and experiences that I will never forget. I am truly not the same person I was when I left in February. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the culture and history of Vietnam. It was definitely worthwhile. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Living in Vietnam provides a unique backdrop for learning about the developing/eastern world, especially from an American perspective. Immersing yourself in any foreign culture will undoubtedly change how you look at things, refine your world view, and give you a strong connection to the culture you're a part of. All of this hap... Joe C - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained a better understanding of Vietnam- historically, economically, and culturally. I learned so much about the diversity of Vietnamese culture, and I am glad I explored the country of my heritage through this program. I personally gained a stronger connection and a newfound love for Vietnamese people and culture. Christine_7485 - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned so much from studying abroad in Vietnam! I learned a lot about Vietnamese culture, family values, the economy, gender norms, education systems, food production, environmental policies, and international relations. Besides what I learned in the classroom and through experiential learning, I learned to be more independen... A student - Barnard College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about navigating different dynamics in a cohort, as well as the local culture in Vietnam. My time abroad opened my perspective to new ideas that I would have not been able to have at my home institution. I also became more independent and started thinking in a different way about my life and what I wanted to do. Minh-Thy T - Emory University View Entire Review
I learned about a culture completely different than my own, a difficult (but rewarding) language, how people my age think about their society and fill their free time, and how our perception of Vietnam (especially regarding the Vietnam War) is biased and based on stereotypes that do not represent the Vietnamese people. Alexandria Cahill - George Washington University View Entire Review
SO worthwhile - i learned a lot about development and how complicated it is and actually learning that in a vietnamese context was super beneficial i also learned a lot about myself and became a more independent person A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the complex history and culture of Vietnam, and the struggles of a country going through rapid transition. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Definitely worthwhile. So special to have the opportunity to live and explore and begin to understand a culture that is so different yet beginning to resemble my own. I learned so much about Vietnam's history and culture, as well as a ton about modern society from host family and friends. I gained a personal relationship with th... a_student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned about my heritage while discovering more about myself as an individual. My time abroad was very worthwhile! A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
My study abroad experience taught me to be more patient and allowed me to learn about myself in a completely novel environment. The program was amazingly well-developed and the local staff were incredibly helpful. This experience has made me realize how much of the world there is to see and has made me want to go abroad again ... Elise G - Carleton College View Entire Review
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Observe international and local NGOs such as Oxfam and Vietnam Union for Science and Technology Association (VUSTA), an umbrella organization for research and professional associations. Experience Indigenous music, arts, dress, and traditions. Visit the capital city of Hanoi, the cradle of Vietnamese civilization. Explore Hue, Vietnam’s last imperial city and home to the Forbidden Citadel and its tombs. Trek to the Phong Nha cave system and see the oldest karst mountains of Asia, formed 400 million years ago. Experience the unique landscape of Ha Long Bay, where more than 1,600 islands of different sizes are clustered around this UNESCO World Heritage site. Live with a Vietnamese host family in Ho Chi Minh City, the program’s base, and assist in a community-led service project.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Vietnamese
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Asian Studies
- East Asian Studies
- Social Sciences
- History
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 $5,000 (amount varies) is awarded each semester to a student participating on a program in South or Southeast Asia.
$5,000
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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