SIT AMMAN, JORDAN
SIT Programs
SIT is a large study abroad provider that hosts two different thematic programs in Amman, Jordan. The Geopolitics, International Relations, and the Future of the Middle East program and the Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action Program are both pre-approved by Bucknell for study abroad.
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SITÂ GEOPOLITICS, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, AND THE FUTURE OF THE MIDDLE EAST PROGRAM
Program Details
Deadlines
Fall 2021: May 15, 2021
Spring 2022: November 1, 2021
Dates:
Fall 2021: September 4 - December 17, 2021
Spring 2022: late January - early June 2022
Costs:
Fall or Spring Semester: ~$20,800 (Scholarships available, Click Here for more info about SIT Scholarships)
Required Prerequisites:
None
Classes:
Students choose to take either two thematic seminars and 1 Arabic language course or one thematic seminar and two Arabic language courses.
Thematic course options cover subjects such as Geopolitics, International Relations, and the Future of the Middle East, The Psychology of Peace, Research Methods and Ethics, or the choice to pursue an independent study.
There are Arabic language courses offered for all levels.
Excursions:
Longer Trip to Turkey: In Istanbul, students have a rich context to learn about a different perspective on international relations and the Turkish influence in shaping the future of the Middle East. Students also learn about socio political minorities such as the Kurds, the Syrians, and international investors. Students also meet with peers from Istanbul University and visit Old Istanbul to discuss the role of Turkey in Syria and Turkey’s relations with Iran, Israel, and world powers such as Russia, the US, and the EU. During this excursion, students will meet with peers from Istanbul University and visit Old Istanbul, the Blue Mosque, Haga Sofia, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, and Suleymaniye Library and Mosque. They also have the opportunity to enjoy a boat cruise on the Bosphorus reaching close to the black sea.
Other Trips Include:
The Dead Sea and the Baptism Site
Wadi Rum
Jerash
Desert Eastern Castles
Ajloun
Petra
Madaba
Um Qais
Housing/ Meals:
Homestay: You’ll live with a homestay family in West Amman for the entire 12-week program except during excursions. The homestay is a unique opportunity to become a member of an Arabic family, share meals with them, and take part in special occasions. Jordan is known for its warm hospitality. Most homestay families are middle class and maintain the customs of a typical Arab home.
Other accommodations: Hostels and small hotels
Internship/ Volunteer/ Research opportunities:
Students have the opportunity to pursue a four-week internship with a local community organization, research organization, business, or international NGO. Previous internships students have had were...
Assisting efforts toward mutual understanding at Global Nomads Group
Conducting political and international research at the University of Jordan’s Center for Strategic Studies
Aiding educational initiatives at Madrasati
Working on humanitarian projects at Jordan’s National Center for Human Rights
Students can also pursue an independent study that counts as one of their thematic courses. Students in the past have studied topics like…
the Jordanian political system; Jordan’s foreign policy; the Arab Spring, refugees, nongovernmental organizations, and the Jordanian internal arena; state power and the regulation of Islam; gender and forms of sexual expression, etc.
SITÂ REFUGEES, HEALTH, AND HUMANITARIAN ACTION PROGRAM
Program Details
Deadlines
Fall 2021: May 15, 2021
Spring 2022: November 1, 2021
Dates:
Fall 2021: September 4-December 17, 2021
Spring 2022: late January - early June 2022
Costs:
Fall or Spring Semester: ~$20,800 (Scholarships available, Click Here for more info about SIT Scholarships)
Required Prerequisites:
None
Classes:
Students choose to take either two thematic seminars and 1 Arabic language course or one thematic seminar and two Arabic language courses.
Thematic course options cover subjects such as Refugees and Displaced Populations in the Context of Jordan, Refugee Health and Humanitarian Action, Research Methods and Ethics, or the choice to pursue an independent study.
There are Arabic language courses offered for all levels.
Excursions:
Longer Trip to Switzerland: Students will spend most of their stay in the capital, Geneva. Here, they will have the opportunity to engage with experts about the international refugee system and learn about the challenges facing health relief agencies providing refugee protection and assistance. Students will visit the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the World Health Organization, and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs as well as explore the city and neighboring Lausanne.
Other Trips Include:
Rural Jordan and Refugee Camps
Petra
Wadi Rum
Northern Heights
Um Qai
Jerash
Ajloun
Housing/ Meals:
Homestay: You’ll live with a homestay family in West Amman for the entire 12-week program except during excursions. The homestay is a unique opportunity to become a member of an Arabic family, share meals with them, and take part in special occasions. Jordan is known for its warm hospitality. Most homestay families are middle class and maintain the customs of a typical Arab home.
Other accommodations: Hostels, research institutes and small hotels
Internship/ Volunteer/ Research opportunities:
Students have the opportunity to pursue a four-week internship with a research organization, business, UN agency, intergovernmental organization, international development agency and national and local NGOs providing humanitarian assistance and development aid to refugee and local communities. Previous internships students have had were...
Providing relief to Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians with the International Rescue Committee
Working with farmers, women, and refugees living in poverty with Care International
Assisting epidemiologists with the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network
Promoting health awareness with the Jordan Health Aid Society
Supporting the efforts of Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development-Legal Aid to raise legal awareness among vulnerable populations, fight injustice, and promote equality
Assisting the International Committee of the Red Cross’s humanitarian responses to Syrian refugees and Jordanian host communities
Helping Palestinian refugees get access to healthcare with the United Nations Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees
Students can also pursue an independent study that counts as one of their thematic courses. Students in the past have studied topics like…
The effect of refugees on the health system in Jordan
Impact of water shortage on the health of refugees
Refugees’ resilience and integration
Refugees’ health and human rights