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

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  • Program Terms: Fall, Ongoing, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Restrictions: Miami University applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2024 05/15/2024 05/29/2024 09/02/2024 12/15/2024
Spring 2025 11/01/2024 11/15/2024 01/27/2025 05/11/2025
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Group: Approved Provider Billed Program Type: Study Abroad
Areas of Study: American Studies, Anthropology, Education, Gender Studies, Geography, Global and Intercultural Studies, Global Health, Hospitality, Human Rights, Humanities, International Studies, Journalism, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Race and Ethnic Studies, Social Policy & Administration, Sociology, Spanish, Urban Planning, Women's Studies Miami Scholarships Allowed?: No
Housing: Home Stay, Hostel, Private Residence Minimum GPA: 2.5
Language of Instruction: Spanish Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
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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