Belgrade, Budapest, and Vienna: Comparative European Perspectives on Conflict & Democracy

SIT Study Abroad
Fall, Spring
Multi Country, Multi-Country (Global) (Map)

Spend your semester in three European capitals and engage with sophisticated analyses of Europe's most complex challenges around the future of war, peace, and democracy.

WHY STUDY CONFLICT AND DEMOCRACY IN BELGRADE, BUDAPEST, AND VIENNA?
Analyze the continent's most pressing sociopolitical and economic challenges-including the war on Ukraine-and how they intersect with issues of mass migration, refugee crises, and the rise of far-right nationalism and populism. You will examine the threat of illiberal democracies on the future of political organizing and evaluate impacts of civic engagement and social movements from the streets of large urban centers, where everyday citizens are demanding change.

The program's base is the city of Belgrade, the largest urban and political center of southeast Europe known for its vibrant culture and nightlife. There, you will examine European perspectives on conflict and democracy through the lenses of EU member and non-member states, and grassroots and social movements that include Ukrainian refugees and Russians who fled to Belgrade to avoid the draft.

In Belgrade and during excursions to Budapest and Vienna, you will engage with EU policymakers to learn about an array of political agendas, local activist movements, and regional identities within the shifting power relations of contemporary Europe. During a day trip to Bratislava, Slovakia, become immersed in the cultural life of this beautiful and compelling central European country.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Travel to Vienna, Austria; Bratislava, Slovakia; and Budapest, Hungary.
  • Choose to do independent field research or an internship.
  • Explore European perspectives on conflict, democracy and migration in three European cities

Meet with policymakers, experts, politicians, and activists from universities, leading think tanks and civil society organizations in Belgrade, Budapest, and Vienna.
Gain proficiency in comparative thinking and analysis related to peace and conflict studies.

 

PREREQUISITES
None

 

Please visit our website for more information - http://studyabroad.sit.edu/pn/prospective-students/admissions/

SIT Study Abroad welcomes applications from undergraduate students who:

  • Are in good academic standing at an accredited college or university.
  • Have completed at least one year of college-level coursework at the time of application and preferably two years for IHP/Comparative programs. (Exceptions: only one semester of college coursework is required for summer programs.)
  • Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
  • Meet stated prerequisites for the programs to which they are applying. Prerequisite information is available on program-specific web pages and in the SIT Study Abroad course catalog.

The admissions committee strives to select students who will be the best possible match for a program. All applicants should submit strong academic references and demonstrate a consistent academic record, clear motivation to study abroad, solid reasoning for their program choice, and an understanding of the program model.

Students are encouraged to meet with their college or university study abroad advisors, academic advisors, and faculty to assist in program selection and preparation.

Rolling Admissions Dates
SIT Study Abroad has rolling admissions, which means that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis between the opening and closing dates of an application cycle. Many programs fill long before the published closing dates, so please be sure to submit your application early. Applications can be started at any time.

Applications must be complete to be reviewed for admission. This means that transcripts, recommendations, and any additional required materials must all be received in a timely fashion. It is your responsibility to ensure the timely arrival of all application materials.

Complete applications received prior to the opening date will be reviewed after the opening date has passed. Information on application status will not be available until after the opening date for the term under review. Students, advisors, and faculty are welcome to check on an application's status after the opening date.

We encourage you to contact our office early in the application process to discuss your program choice, as you begin planning your study abroad experience. We anticipate programs will continue to fill early, and we recommend applying close to the opening dates. You should also specify a second-choice program.

You must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the program ends. If you do not, you should apply for one at once, even before you complete your SIT Study Abroad application. Passport and Visa Information

How to apply
To apply to an SIT Study Abroad program, you will need to submit the following materials. Please note that we will not review your application until we have received all of these materials. You can also access program-specific application materials by clicking on the "Apply Now" button on each program page.

Required materials for semester programs:

  • Application
  • Program-specific requirements as listed in the application packet
  • A $50 non-refundable application fee
  • Student disclosure and approval of participation form (signed by your study abroad office)
  • Two academic references from professors or your academic advisor
  • Official transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions attended
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Program Provider

SIT Study Abroad
A pioneer in experiential, field-based study abroad, SIT offers semester and summer programs for undergraduate students in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations.

The SIT Study Abroad Experience:
*Rigorous academic programs through a field-based, experiential approach
*Undergraduate research through an Independent Study Project
*Cultural immersion through fieldwork, intensive language classes, and urban and rural homestays with local families
*A small group of students in each program, supported by SIT faculty and staff, homestay families, in-country experts, and community members
*Access to SIT's extensive local resources and networks
*A commitment to reciprocity as the foundation of our educational philosophy

Our Mission

SIT prepares students to be interculturally effective leaders, professionals, and citizens. In so doing, SIT fosters a worldwide network of individuals and organizations committed to responsible global citizenship. SIT fulfills this mission with field-based academic study abroad programs for undergraduates and accredited master's degrees and certificate programs for graduates and professionals.
http://studyabroad.sit.edu/
See admissions information here: https://studyabroad.sit.edu/admissions-aid/

SIT Study Abroad welcomes applications from undergraduate students who:

*Are in good academic standing at an accredited college or university.
*Have completed at least one year of college-level coursework at the time of application and preferably two years for IHP/Comparative programs. (Exceptions: only one semester of college coursework is required for summer programs.)
*Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
* Meet stated prerequisites for the programs to which they are applying. Prerequisite information is available on program-specific web pages and in the SIT Study Abroad course catalog.

The admissions committee strives to select students who will be the best possible match for a program. All applicants should submit strong academic references and demonstrate a consistent academic record, clear motivation to study abroad, solid reasoning for their program choice, and an understanding of the program model.

Students are encouraged to meet with their college or university study abroad advisors, academic advisors, and faculty to assist in program selection and preparation.

Rolling Admissions Dates
SIT Study Abroad has rolling admissions, which means that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis between the opening and closing dates of an application cycle. Many programs fill long before the published closing dates, so please be sure to submit your application early. Applications can be started at any time.

Applications must be complete to be reviewed for admission. This means that transcripts, recommendations, and any additional required materials must all be received in a timely fashion. It is your responsibility to ensure the timely arrival of all application materials.

Complete applications received prior to the opening date will be reviewed after the opening date has passed. Information on application status will not be available until after the opening date for the term under review. Students, advisors, and faculty are welcome to check on an application’s status after the opening date.

We encourage you to contact our office early in the application process to discuss your program choice, as you begin planning your study abroad experience. We anticipate programs will continue to fill early, and we recommend applying close to the opening dates. You should also specify a second-choice program.

You must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the program ends. If you do not, you should apply for one at once, even before you complete your SIT Study Abroad application. Passport and Visa Information

How to apply
To apply to an SIT Study Abroad program, you will need to submit the following materials. Please note that we will not review your application until we have received all of these materials. You can also access program-specific application materials by clicking on the "Apply Now" button on each program page.

Required materials for semester programs:

*Application
* Program-specific requirements as listed in the application packet
*A $50 non-refundable application fee
*Student disclosure and approval of participation form (signed by your study abroad office)
* One academic reference from professors or your academic advisor
* Official transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions attended


Take note of program-specific requirements
Because SIT Study Abroad programs differ considerably from country to country, each program requires a different set of application materials. Requirements differ due to prerequisites and program-specific components such as Independent Study Projects and homestays. Applicants to some programs are asked to provide additional materials related to the host country’s visa requirements, including pre-visa forms, passport photos, and passport photocopies.

Go to your program page and click "Apply Now" to view prerequisites and program-specific requirements for your program of choice.

Host Institution