SIT Study Abroad: Morocco: Migration Practices and Impacts on North Africa and Europe
Explore the experiences of migrant communities in Morocco and the Netherlands and how migration policies affect their lives.
WHY STUDY ABROAD IN MOROCCO?
In a globalized world, it’s important to understand the complex drivers of migration, the policies that govern human mobility, and how human rights are key to fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. International migration is at the top of the global policy agenda with an understanding that migration can bring economic, social, and cultural benefits, and yet proponents of nationalistic political movements argue that the challenges posed by documented and undocumented migration outweigh these benefits.
This program explores the interconnectedness of these issues in the context of Moroccan and Sub-Saharan migrations to the European Union through the analysis of the experiences of the migrants themselves, the challenges they face, the policies that affect their lives, and the impact of migration on Morocco’s development. Students examine the global governance of migration through issues of poverty, climate change, integration, and the human rights of migrants. The program allows students to put forward scenarios and solutions to the challenges of current and future migration trends in Morocco, sub-Saharan Africa, and the EU.
Excursions to Agadir and Tiznit in the south inform the nexus of issues that complicate and intersect with migration, from climate change to poverty to local development. Visits to migration networks in Tangier, Tetuán, and the Spanish enclave Ceuta in the north provide insights into the lived realities of migrant communities, and a nuanced understanding of attempts to achieve social justice on local, regional, and global scales. An excursion to the Netherlands provides a comprehensive understanding of migration politics, integration, and social justice in the EU.
Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.
MONEY MATTERS
SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academic costs, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, 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.
SCHOLARSHIPS
SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.
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"This experience was truly eye-opening and I am so grateful for it. The focus of the overall program was migration, however, it brought so much more to light politically, socially, and economically, allowing students to approach it from various lenses. The lectures and themes of the week also led to excursions to different cities in Morocco such as Fez, Tangier, and Chefchaouen, but I will still admit Rabat was by far my favorite city. We covered so much in the first two months in classes, so when the Independent Study Project/Internship period arose, we were able to independently work on our chosen projects/sites."
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