SIT Study Abroad Czech Republic: Human Rights and Refugee Integration

Engage with the cultural politics and economics of refugee integration and the ethical limits of the “business of help.”

WHY STUDY ABROAD IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC?
Refugees invoke hopes and concerns about economic, social, and cultural futures, as well as the impacts of mass population mobility on identity formation. This program addresses the social, political, and cultural transformations taking place in Eastern and Central Europe due to the mass migration of Syrian refugees that started in 2015 and, more recently, Ukrainian asylum seekers.

Investigate the ways refugees subvert the technologies that govern transnational mobility and interrogate the dominant narratives of the nation. Engage with the cultural politics and economics of refugee integration and the ethical limits of the “business of help.” Through site visits to refugee resettlement organizations and homestays in communities with refugee populations, you will learn about the importance of cultural and educational engagement for refugee integration. You’ll also reflect on potential solutions for the challenges faced by asylum seekers and the communities that support them.

Excursions to Poland and Germany provide an opportunity for a comparative analysis of how national political movements and refugee policies have affected the flow of refugees across Europe. You will also learn about the process by which refugees are supported and integrated into the cultures and economies of these nations.

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 academic 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

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