Announcements

February 16, 2021

World Learning, Inc., and its family of programs – including School for International Training (SIT) and The Experiment in International Living The Experiment) – are committed to prompt communications with all stakeholders impacted by the spread of COVID-19. Our teams and programs have been in close and frequent contact with students, parents, advisors, partner institutions, and others to inform them of changes necessitated by this situation. We will continue to use and operationalize all resources at our disposal in our efforts to keep our constituents safe.

February 2, 2021

Building upon the success of the fall series, SIT is pleased to announce that we will be launching a Spring 2021 Critical Conversations Webinar Series beginning in mid-February! This webinar series is designed to inspire community-wide dialogue on global, interdisciplinary topics within SIT’s Critical Global Issues Framework.

January 9, 2021

We write today to share our thoughts as we continue to process what transpired in Washington, DC. The sight of an angry mob invading the United States Capitol building delaying the ratification of the nation’s election presented us with the “unthinkable.” As shocking as the images were, we also know that these actions reflect divisions within U.S. society that have widened and become increasingly visible over the past years.

December 10, 2020

World Learning and School for International Training are pleased to share the 2020 World Learning Inc. Impact Report, which highlights the organization's response to a global crisis and showcases just a few of the ways World Learning and SIT program participants and alumni are transforming the world.

October 27, 2020

Apply for a unique online language program or virtual internship this spring with SIT Study Abroad. Applications are due by December 14. Apply today!

October 1, 2020

Connect with SIT faculty, staff, and alumni during the semester-long Critical Conversations webinar series, designed to inspire community-wide dialogue on the most critical global topics.

August 6, 2020

SIT Graduate Institute's August 2020 Capstone Seminar will be held from Tuesday, August 11 through Thursday, August 13. The seminar will be entirely online this year and 15 master's students will present their capstones through virtual sessions.

June 2, 2020

Our country is at a tipping point; there's no time to sit this one out.

June 1, 2020

May 8, 2020

SIT faculty and staff are among thecontributors to a new book, Undergraduate Research Abroad: Approaches, Models, and Challenges, published by NAFSA.

May 6, 2020

World Learning, Inc., and its family of programs – including School for International Training (SIT) and The Experiment in International Living The Experiment) – are committed to prompt communications with all stakeholders impacted by the spread of COVID-19. Our teams and programs have been in close and frequent contact with students, parents, advisors, partner institutions, and others to inform them of changes necessitated by this situation. We will continue to use and operationalize all resources at our disposal in our efforts to keep our constituents safe.

May 5, 2020

Reflection is at the heart of experiential education. Use these questions to inspire you or help you express your feelings during this challenging time.

May 1, 2020

SIT presents the May 2020 capstone seminar

April 3, 2020

SIT stands in partnership with Vermont and the Brattleboro community.

March 30, 2020

SIT is committed to building an inclusive educational experience for all of our students as our programs shift in response to the pandemic.

March 21, 2020

March 20, 2020

During this time of transition and uncertainty, many students may be experiencing heightened levels of stress and anxiety. Here are some ways to make sure you stay healthy and safe during these challenging times

March 18, 2020

A letter from Dr. Kathryn Inskeep to SIT Study Abroad students

March 11, 2020

A letter from Dr. Sophie Howlett to SIT Study Abroad students

March 3, 2020

March 3 letter from SIT President Dr. Sophia Howlett to SIT Study Abroad students

March 3, 2020

A letter from SIT's Dr. Sophia Howlett and Mory Pagel to partner institutions

February 27, 2020

A statement from World Learning, Inc., regarding the novel coronavirus COVID-19

February 19, 2020

School for International Training is part of a group of southern Vermont organizations that have received a $15,000 planning grant aimed at growing the region’s dwindling workforce by creating a holistic system to expand opportunities and support for legal migrants. The groups will apply for a three-year, $300,000 grant to expand the region’s transportation, assist migrants with career placements, and intercultural skills. One of SIT’s roles will be to provide English language courses for immigrants.

January 31, 2020

SIT Study Abroad very carefully balances student and staff safety with experiential learning. We have robust emergency preparedness supplies, action plans and protocols in place, as well as detailed contingency plans that enable us to respond quickly to changing circumstances.