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Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cape Town, South Africa; Delhi, India; Washington DC, United States
Program Terms: Fall, Semester, Spring
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Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning

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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English	Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options:	Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel	Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Culture, Gender Studies, Health & Human Services, Independent Study, Interdisciplinary Design, International Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Pre-Health, Public Health, Social Policy & Administration, Social Work, Sociology
Program Type:	field study, study abroad	Minimum GPA:	2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Program:	Direct

Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad: IHP Health and Community: Globalization, Culture, and Care

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Explore how healthcare is accessed and delivered in Washington, DC, India, South Africa, and Argentina. Compare health systems at global, national, and community levels, and study how inequities affect care across diverse contexts. Learn to critically analyze some of the most pressing health issues of this global moment such as social inequities, chronic and infectious disease, climate change, and the economic drivers of healthcare. Analyze how positioning health as a human right shapes policy and health outcomes worldwide.

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

Explore a Day in the Life of an IHP student!

EARN A MINOR

Students studying on this SIT semester-length program can choose to simultaneously complete a minor, with no additional coursework or cost. At SIT, a minor is a minimum of 16 credits taken within a content area. This standout credential can help boost your future job or graduate school applications.

Students can opt for a minor in global health or public health as they learn how health systems are influenced at global, national, and community levels.

MONEY MATTERS

SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. 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. Learn more about financial aid.

HEAR FROM A FORMER STUDENT

"Every day of the program provided another lesson, another moment of growth, and another moment of connection with people who are gracious enough to provide us with their knowledge and care. My life has not been the same since studying abroad, and I am beyond grateful for the challenging and wonderful experience I had with people who are passionate about enhancing their worldview through meaningful action and community-building."

THIS IS SIT

SIT is a leader in immersive, field-based study abroad programs for undergraduates. We offer programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations. In addition to our rich history, our programs’ unique qualities – including exceptional locations, independent research, cultural immersion, and deep local networks – make our programs an ideal choice for an extraordinary, transformative study abroad experience.

Visit our website to explore program itineraries and excursions, hear from former students, and learn more about our expert faculty.

Programs : Brochure