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SIT Samoa: Social and Environmental Change in Oceania (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Advisor: Jillian Madden (31135) Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.7
Language of Instruction: English, Samoan Language Prerequisite: No
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Program Type: Third Party Provider
Program Provider: SIT Program Calendar: Spring 2022
Visa Requirements: Visa required for US citizens
Program Description:

Located in an island nation northeast of Australia and New Zealand, this program examines the social, economic, and political impacts of globalization, westernization, and climate change in Oceania. In addition to coursework, students complete an independent study project during the last month of their program. Students experience a breadth of Pacific Island life through two unique homestays in Amaile and Apia, Samoa, an orientation in Hawaii, and a nine day trip to Fiji.



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Review Begins Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 09/09/2026 09/10/2026 02/01/2027 05/16/2027