SIT Study Abroad

🎊 Congratulations to our newest Alice Rowan Swanson Fellow, Haimanot Assefa!

For her fellowship, Haimanot will implement Healing in Dignity: A Rural Women's Endometriosis & Peace Campaign in Kisumu County, Kenya—a grassroots initiative designed to raise awareness of endometriosis and strengthen healthcare access for rural women and girls.

The project builds on research Haimanot conducted during her Independent Study Project (ISP) on our Kenya program, Global Health and Human Rights. Through interviews with rural women experiencing endometriosis symptoms, she examined the condition’s impact on quality of life and found that many women were unaware that severe menstrual pain is abnormal and treatable.

Now, through the Alice Rowan Swanson Fellowship, Haimanot will turn those research findings into action.

A 2025 alumna of SIT’s Kenya program and recent Denison University graduate with a degree in Global Health, Haimanot exemplifies how study abroad can inspire meaningful, community-centered change.

Read more about Haimanot's journey here: https://ow.ly/CCH450Zc0ZV

Students on all SIT Study Abroad programs are welcome to travel independently and internationally during program free time. In Europe, adventure is practically next door. Hop on a bus, train, or budget flight and spend your weekend exploring a new country, culture, or city before returning to class with fresh stories and perspectives.

Memories of Iceland from Raven Winterrowd 📸 🇮🇸 ✨️ ⁠

Learn more about our Iceland program, Climate Change and the Arctic here: https://studyabroad.sit.edu/program/spring-2027-iceland-climate-change-and-the-arctic/
We're currently accepting applications for Spring '27!⁠

🇳🇱 "My semester with SIT Netherlands was one of the best of my life. My class on q***r and feminist theory grew my comfort and knowledge within the subject, both academically and practically. The hands-on experiential learning component is central to the SIT curriculum and allowed us to continuously apply what we learned in the classroom to the real world. I've learned so much about the Netherlands and its history, peoples, and politics. From classes to my homestay to the people I met when I explored the city, I have grown significantly in my understanding of myself, the Netherlands, and the world at large. The homestay was absolutely a highlight of my time with SIT. I felt loved, cared for, and greatly supported. I was able to continuously work on my Dutch language skills with my homestay, too. Overall, I could not recommend this program enough." -Anna Weiss, International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender alum, Fall '25⁠

Learn more about this program at sit.edu/nlr
We're currently accepting applications for Spring 2027!

✨️ Our summer programs are starting! Wishing our students and program staff the most spectacular summer 🌍️ 🌏️ 🌎️ 😎

We loved connecting with the SIT community during our SIT Alumni Reception at NAFSA last night!

We will be hosting more alumni gatherings next Saturday, June 6 in a wide array of locations worldwide (locations below)! For more information and to register, please email [email protected]. We hope you can join us!

International Gatherings
• Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Shanghai, China
• Galway, Ireland
• Parma, Italy
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Saly, Senegal

US Gatherings
• Mountain Brook (Birmingham), Alabama
• Berkeley, California
• Los Angeles, California
• Edgewater (Denver), Colorado
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Silver Spring, Maryland (Washington DC area)
• Minneapolis, Minneapolis
• New York, New York
• Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Waynesville (Asheville), North Carolina
• Shaker Heights (Cleveland), Ohio
• Portland, Oregon
• San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Knoxville, Tennessee
• Memphis, Tennessee
• Nashville, Tennessee
• Dallas, Texas (June 13)
• Round Rock (Austin), Texas
• Brattleboro, Vermont
• Seattle, Washington

🎉 🇲🇬 Our students have spoken! We're thrilled to share that our Madagascar program, Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management, has been recognized as a top-rated study abroad program based on student reviews! 🌍️

Here's what our students are saying:

"This was absolutely the most incredible experience I’ve had. I feel so grateful to have been able to witness the diversity and beauty of the wildlife and plants - it's magic you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Every day we spend in the forest was easily one of the best days of my life." - Ulla Kymlander

"I discovered three new species of frogs in the coastal rainforest. I am now a published scientist and have fielded interviews with NPR, BBC, and others. That life-changing experience could not have happened without the mentorship of [the program director] and the deep immersion in Malagasy culture and ecosystems that this program offers." - Hugh Gabriel

"If you are thinking about enrolling- DO IT! The hands on experience with Madagascar's rich biodiversity gave meaning to my biology degree. I now have expertise in field sampling methods, which has opened doors to new opportunities for me." Ryan Thompson

"I learned so much inside and outside the classroom. The cultural immersion is unlike any experience I have ever had and probably will ever have. From this program I developed an interest in the field I now have a career in, and I am so thankful." - Josh Coster

Good news - the application deadline for Fall 2026 has been extended to June 1 for select programs! View programs still enrolling and apply here: https://ow.ly/WO6O50Z2qKe

We’re counting down the days until !

Visit us at booth 1024 to connect with our team, learn more about our immersive, field-based programs around the world, and hear about what's new at SIT Study Abroad.

Explore our SIT-led sessions at NAFSA and schedule meetings with team members through our conference site: https://ow.ly/ZOEf50YZvXz

We look forward to seeing you soon!

📣Just 1 week left to apply for Fall ’26 study abroad programs! Spend a little time on your application this weekend and take one step closer to the most amazing semester of your life.

New experiences, global perspectives, and unforgettable memories are waiting. Don’t wait until the last minute — submit your application this weekend! 🌏 🌍 🌎

View available programs and apply by May 15 here:
https://ow.ly/yFuj50YWKkw