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SIT Study Abroad Spain: Sustainable Urban Development & Social Justice (Summer) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Barcelona, Spain
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2024 06/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission 06/05/2024 07/18/2024
Summer 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Language of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hotel Areas of Study: Anthropology, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Geography, Human Rights, Humanities, International Relations, International Studies, Liberal Arts, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Politics, Sociology, Urban Studies
Class Standing: 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior Program Type: Study
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad Spain: Sustainable Urban Development & Social Justice (Summer)

 

Explore different approaches Spanish cities are taking to pursue sustainable urban development while confronting social justice issues.

 

WHY STUDY SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN SPAIN?

On this six-week, six-credit summer program, you will examine sustainable urban development and social justice in the European Union, where cities and local governments have control over the decisions that affect them. As a result, cities such as Bilbao are developing strategic plans for their future.

 

This program looks at multilevel governance in praxis: how a city actively participates in planning for its development. Explore how Bilbao is integrating territory, environment and sustainability, transportation, well-being, identity and other characteristics to balance the needs of institutions, corporations, NGOs, and, of course, its people. Learn how civil society becomes part of the discussion about how cities function and how housing is—or is not—a right in a post pandemic economic crisis. You will have the opportunity to compare and contrast Bilbao’s experiences with other cities, including Vitoria, Girona, and Barcelona.

 

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

 

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information. 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.

 

CONTACT SIT STUDY ABROAD

 

 

Read more about our admissions process here.