SIT is a leader in immersive, field-based study abroad programs for undergraduates. They 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, their programs’ unique qualities – including exceptional locations, independent research, cultural immersion, and deep local networks — make their programs an ideal choice for an extraordinary, transformative study abroad experience.

MISSION & HISTORY
SIT prepares students to be interculturally effective leaders, professionals, and citizens. In so doing, SIT fosters a worldwide network of individuals and organizations committed to responsible global citizenship. SIT fulfills this mission with field-based academic study abroad programs for undergraduates and accredited master’s degrees and certificate programs for graduates and professionals.

School for International Training dates back to 1932 with the founding of The Experiment in International Living, an immersive summer program aimed at improving cross-cultural understanding and leadership skills by sending US students to study and live with families abroad.