SIT: Vietnam Culture, Social Change, and Development

Fields of study:

Vietnamese language and Interdisciplinary studies related to Vietnam

Eligibility:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (Whitman requirement); ability to live in a culture very different from one’s own and to adjust to the living conditions of the developing world.

Semesters Offered:

Fall, Spring

Calendar:

August – December, February – May

Credits:

16 credits per semester - Required Courses:
Ethnicity, Gender, and Social Change (3 credits)
Economic Reform and Development (3 credits)
Intensive Vietnamese Language (3 credits)
Field Methods and Ethics (3 credits)
Independent Study Project (ISP) (4 credits)

Credit Conversion:

1 SIT credit = 1 Whitman credit

Housing:

Three-week homestay in Ho Chi Minh City.  Other accommodations during the program include guest houses, hostels, and small hotels.

Meals:

All meals for the entire program period are covered either by SIT directly, or through a stipend provided to each student, or through the homestay.

Internships:

None

Deadline:

Rolling Admission – students are encouraged to apply early.

Scholarships:

SIT Study Abroad Scholarship Information