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SIT Study Abroad Chile: Public Health, Traditional Medicine, and Community Empowerment (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Arica, Chile
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Restrictions: GC applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2026 05/17/2026 ** Rolling Admission 08/25/2026 12/07/2026

** 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:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Language courses offered: Yes Click here for a definition of this term Academic Area: College of Arts & Sciences
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Class Standing: 3 - Junior Click here for a definition of this term Language Prereq: 2002
Number of credits: 15+ Program Adviser: Ariana Youmans
Click here for a definition of this term Non-GC Students: No Click here for a definition of this term Additional Experiences: Research
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad: Chile: Public Health, Traditional Medicine, and Community Empowerment

Live in ethnically diverse Arica, near the borders of Peru and Bolivia, and explore local healthcare practices. Here, you’ll learn about transnational issues such as infectious disease management and examine healthcare from an international perspective. You will spend more than three weeks with the Mapuche and Aymara communities to learn about Indigenous medicine. Through classroom learning, cultural immersion, homestays, and excursions, you will develop your Spanish language skills

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


EARN A MINOR

SIT’s program in Chile offers the opportunity to earn a minor in global health or Indigenous health. Through this program, you’ll learn about public health through traditional medicine and intercultural healthcare practices, Indigenous customs, community welfare, and social justice.


MONEY MATTERS

SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, meals, 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. Learn more about financial aid.


HEAR FROM A FORMER STUDENT
"This was a fantastic program that I would highly recommend. The staff were extremely supportive and accommodating, the excursions and visits to hospitals/healthcare centers were informative, and the homestay portion helped my improve my Spanish and understanding of Chilean culture. During the ISP period, I got the amazing opportunity to live with a Mapuche family and work and study in their community."


CONTACT SIT STUDY ABROAD

·       Visit our website: studyabroad.sit.edu

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

·       Apply to SIT
 

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