SIT Study Abroad Serbia: Transitional Justice, Human Rights & Memory Activism Internship (Summer)

Explore justice, human rights, and memory in post-conflict societies and contribute to the work of an important organization with a meaningful internship.

 
OVERVIEW
This internship and seminar program invites you to explore transitional justice, human rights, and memory politics in post-conflict societies. You will first attend a series of lectures introducing the sociopolitical and historical context of the Balkans in recent decades, including the break-up of Yugoslavia, the wars of the 1990s, and post-war processes of transition as related to peacebuilding and social change. You will be introduced to the work of local civil society actors including those focused on memory activism, human rights, and other forms of engaged citizenship. Following this introduction, you will be matched with a local organization and mentor to complete your internship.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program, 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

·         Visit our website: studyabroad.sit.edu

·         Request more information or email us: studyabroad@sit.edu

·         Call an admissions counselor: 888-272-7881

·         Contact a former student.

·         Apply to SIT

Read more about our admissions process here.