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SIT Study Abroad: IHP Death & Dying

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The subject of death is so taboo in American culture that people use metaphors to avoid talking about it while also using death-laden language in everyday communication. This contradiction leaves many Americans death illiterate, with limited functional knowledge of the process of death and dying, the psychology of bereavement, or end-of-life planning. Travel to New York City and three countries wi...

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Program Highlights

Examine how different cultures conceptualize and celebrate death.

Engage in “death over dinner” conversations facilitated by local leaders, deathcare workers, and community members.

Interview changemakers fighting against policies that preserve life for the privileged and perpetuate death for marginalized peoples.

Learn to “read a cemetery” from multiple perspectives by interpreting the symbolism, aesthetics, and history of gravesites.

Acknowledge, critique, and define what it means to engage in ethical dark tourism.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Accra, Ghana
  • Bali, Indonesia
  • Oaxaca, Mexico
  • New York, United States
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Arts
  • Culture
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Travel & Tourism
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Marketing & Digital MediaInnovation in Marketing & Digital Media Winner 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Accra, Ghana
  • Bali, Indonesia
  • Oaxaca, Mexico
  • New York, United States

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Arts
  • Culture
  • Religious Studies

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Transcript
  • Online Application

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