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SIT Mexico: Migration, Borders, and Transnational Communities (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Oaxaca, Mexico; Tucson, United States
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring with Interim
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Restrictions: St. Olaf College applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Fall, Spring with Interim
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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Field of Study: American Studies, Anthropology, Communications, Conflict Resolution, Education, Gender Studies, Geography, Globalization, Human Rights, Humanities, International Business, International Relations, Latin American Studies, Liberal Arts, Linguistic Studies, Literature, Peace Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Urban Studies, Women's Studies Language of Instruction: Spanish
Class Eligibility (when program begins): 2) Sophomore, 3) Junior, 4) Senior Minimum GPA: 2.5
Department: OFFC Course Number: 284
Housing: Host Family Program Host: SIT
Advisor or Instructor: Jonathan O'Conner Language Requirement: Yes
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad Mexico: Migration, Borders, and Transnational Communities

Discover the current realities and human impacts of undocumented migration, border enforcement, and the related international political and social tensions.


WHY STUDY MIGRATION IN MEXICO?
Tensions related to migration through or from Mexico are high and policies change frequently. You’ll start your program in Tucson, Arizona, near a major point of entry into the United States, to learn what undocumented migrants face once on U.S. soil. Then, you will travel to Oaxaca, Mexico, where you will discover how international economics, labor shortages, war, and immigration policy affect migration patterns.

You will also visit Chiapas on the southern Mexican border with Guatemala to hear directly from Central American migrants about challenges they face and see how efforts to restrict human mobility can generate greater levels of vulnerability, including serious human rights abuses. In addition, you’ll learn about transnational communities and the creative ways they support families.

Throughout the program, you will develop the Spanish language skills to discuss and research human rights and social movements issues through classroom learning, cultural immersion, homestays, and excursions.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.


MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.  


SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.  

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Academic Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2024-2025 02/13/2024
03/06/2024 09/02/2024 12/15/2024
Spring with Interim 2024-2025 02/13/2024
03/06/2024 TBA TBA

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This program is currently not accepting applications.