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  • Locations: Arica, Chile; Temuco, Chile; Valparaiso, Chile
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2026 05/15/2026
05/29/2026 08/25/2026 12/07/2026
Spring 2027 11/01/2027 ** Rolling Admission 02/10/2027 05/25/2027

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Area of Study: ANTH-Anthropology, COMS-Communication Studies, FLSP-Spanish, HIST-History, INTL-International Programs, LATS-Latin & Latino Am Studies, POLS-Political Science, SOCI-Sociology, UEDU-Interdisciplinary Education, WGSS-Womens, Gender, & Sexuality Program Features: Field Study, Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Class Status: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Housing Options: Home Stay
Language of Instruction: Spanish Program Provider: SIT
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Program Advisor: Jill Vodden
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad: Chile: Cultural Identity, Social Justice, and Community Development

Chile has undergone monumental political, economic, and social changes over the past four decades, including transitioning away from a 17-year dictatorship. While abroad, you will explore how Chileans today are building a more equitable and inclusive nation and become part of a larger intercultural movement. Spend one week with a Mapuche community and meet Aymara and Quechua communities. Work on a community project with an NGO, and strengthen your Spanish through coursework, homestays, and excursions.

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

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.

SIT’s program in Chile offers the opportunity to earn a minor in Latin American studies or sociology. Through this program, you will explore Chile’s recent political and social history and how Chileans are reconciling with the past to bring about social justice and create a more equitable and culturally inclusive society.

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

"This program and experience in Chile is one that if you allow it will challenge you to fully explore your sense of adventure and ability to truly sit and revel in the moments that make up the fullness of life. SIT provides you with the the kind of rigor whose rewards are invaluable and everlasting. This program is structured in such a way that you very much make of your experience what you want. But the other incredible part of this program is it surrounds you with so many invaluable resources and such support that you can take leaps and bounds if you are driven to."

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.

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