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.
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.
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.
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.
Apply for a unique online language program or virtual internship this spring with SIT Study Abroad. Applications are due by December 14. Apply today!
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.
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.
Our country is at a tipping point; there's no time to sit this one out.
SIT faculty and staff are among thecontributors to a new book, Undergraduate Research Abroad: Approaches, Models, and Challenges, published by NAFSA.
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.
Reflection is at the heart of experiential education. Use these questions to inspire you or help you express your feelings during this challenging time.
SIT stands in partnership with Vermont and the Brattleboro community.
SIT is committed to building an inclusive educational experience for all of our students as our programs shift in response to the pandemic.
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
A letter from Dr. Kathryn Inskeep to SIT Study Abroad students
A letter from Dr. Sophie Howlett to SIT Study Abroad students
March 3 letter from SIT President Dr. Sophia Howlett to SIT Study Abroad students
A letter from SIT's Dr. Sophia Howlett and Mory Pagel to partner institutions
A statement from World Learning, Inc., regarding the novel coronavirus COVID-19
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.
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.