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SIT Study Abroad: Belgrade, Budapest, and Vienna
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On Belgrade, Budapest, and Vienna: Comparative European Perspectives on Conflict and Democracy, spend your semester in three European capitals and engage with sophisticated analyses of Europe’s most complex challenges around the future of war, peace, and democracy. Analyze the continent’s most pressing sociopolitical and economic challenges—including the war on Ukraine—and how they intersect wi...
On Belgrade, Budapest, and Vienna: Comparative European Perspectives on Conflict and Democracy, spend your semester in three European capitals and engage with sophisticated analyses of Europe’s most complex challenges around the future of war, peace, and democracy. Analyze the continent’s most pressing sociopolitical and economic challenges—including the war on Ukraine—and how they intersect with issues of mass migration, refugee crises, and the rise of far-right nationalism and populism. You will examine the threat of illiberal democracies on the future of political organizing and evaluate the impacts of civic engagement and social movements from the streets of large urban centers, where everyday citizens are demanding change.
Program Highlights
Travel to Vienna, Austria; Bratislava, Slovakia; and Budapest, Hungary.
Choose to do independent field research or an internship.
Explore European perspectives on conflict, democracy, and migration in three European countries.
Meet with policymakers, experts, politicians, and activists from universities, leading think tanks and civil society organizations in Belgrade, Budapest, and Vienna.
Gain proficiency in comparative thinking and analysis related to peace and conflict studies.
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- Vienna, Austria
- Budapest, Hungary
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Fall
- Spring
- European Studies
- Government
- History
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
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An amazing experience in an often overlooked city!
by: Oli Kamenarovska - MacedoniaProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Belgrade, Budapest, and ViennaAs someone who's studied abroad multiple times, I was beyond excited to participate in a program closer to home! Initially, I wanted to come out of the experience with a little bit better Serbian, and some new friends and experiences! Upon completing the program, I realized I got those and much more! During my three and a half months in Serbia, I had an incredible host family and gained relationships I hope to foster for life. My favorite part of the program was its internship component, which a...
Once in a lifetime experience!
by: Josephine Hall - United StatesProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Belgrade, Budapest, and ViennaI participated in this program during the spring 2024 semester. I had never been to Europe prior to the program, and was unfamiliar with the Balkan region aside from some historical context. During the program I gained invaluable perspective on the region and Europe, experienced the culture first-hand through day-to-day life and my host family, and made lifelong friendships. I really enjoyed the excursion aspect of the program where we got to visit other countries and learn comparatively. I woul...
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Locations
- Vienna, Austria
- Budapest, Hungary
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Bratislava, Slovakia
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- European Studies
- Government
- History
Availability
Years Offered: 2024
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Other
- Online Application
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