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SIT Morocco — Culture & Society
Home > Programs > Africa & Middle East > SIT Morocco - Culture & Society
 
 
  • Rabat, Morocco
  • Fall and spring semester, summer session
  • Sophomores & above
  • Resident credit
  • Study abroad center, field study
  • Homestays
  • No language prerequisite
  • Sponsored by SIT

Description
Study the Arabic language and Moroccan culture through immersion. Learn about the historic influence of Islam in this African nation. Travel to the coastal and Saharan towns of Marrakech, Zagora, and Essaouira, as well as to rural Moroccan communities, you gain an stronger understanding of this rapidly changing society.

Curriculum
Combine language training with classroom and field study. An onsite orientation and educational excursions are built into the program to help facilitate learning of the culture. Typical credits: 15 for fall semester.

Eligibility & Application
Open to sophomores and above with 2.5 GPA. Applications reviewed until on a rolling basis until space is filled. Final deadline is mid May for fall, early November for spring and mid March for summer.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors.
Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.

Estimated Cost
Students from the University of Minnesota participating on this program are charged a program fee that is inclusive of the cosponsored program's fee and a University of Minnesota fee to cover the cost of application processing, advising services, orientation, course registration, grade transfer and posting for resident credit, assistance with financial aid, and international health insurance. This administrative fee ranges from $500 to $1,500 and varies by program. The cosponsored program's portion of the program fee can be used to assist in estimating cost and is available at the program site linked below. In most cases, airfare, field trips, meals, and personal expenses are additional. An adviser in the Learning Abroad Center can help you find complete cost information. See Financial Resources to find resources about comparing costs.

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for more than $500,000 in study abroad scholarships. Visit the financial resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636, email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online staff directory. For specific program questions, contact the program directly.

More Information
To apply, go here or for more information on this program, visit SIT's web site.

 
 
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