Switzerland: International Studies, Organizations, and Social Justice

  Switzerland

Geneve [Geneva]

Term: Summer 
Dates: 6 weeks (mid June to late July)

Description: The School for International Training's Study Abroad programs offer field-based study in over 57 countries. Each summer program, offering 6, 8 or 9 academic credits, focuses on a specific academic theme. This academic experience is designed to encourage a global awareness that enables people to live in an interdependent world. Groups of seven to 25 students are led by one or two academic directors.

Since the onset of conflict in Iraq, the role of international organizations in maintaining world peace and promoting development of countries in the global South has become increasingly controversial. This program enables students to increase their understanding of the multifaceted United Nations system, while also examining the extraordinarily large number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) based in Geneva. In the first part of the program, students attend seminars and complete field-based assignments. Later, each student will engage in interactive research to develop in-depth competence in an area of particular interest.

Prerequisites:

While there are no prerequisites, students with at least basic French proficiency will be at a linguistic advantage in Switzerland.

Highlights:
Educational Excursions:

Lugano, or another appropriate location in Switzerland, to study development and cooperation.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: Associates

Cost in US$: please inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

Scholarships are Available. Please inquire

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

SIT Study Abroad's Mission Statement: SIT Study Abroad is the accredited higher education institution of World Learning, a private, nonprofit international organization promoting international and intercultural understanding, social justice, and economic development through education, training, and field projects around the globe. SIT prepares students to be interculturally effective leaders, professionals, and citizens through SIT Study Abroad, undergraduate, field-based academic programs operating in more than 50 countries worldwide, and thorough short-term professional training and graduate degrees in language teaching, conflict transformation, international education, social justice in intercultural relations, management, and sustainable development.

Year Founded: 1932