Politics and Religious Integration in the Mediterranean

Program Type

Global Partner Program

Program Provider

SIT

Location

Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

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About this Program

Tunisia and Italy sit at the crossroads of the Mediterranean region. Here, you will study the interplay between migration, regional politics, and religious relations. In Tunis, the country’s capital, the birthplace of the Arab Spring, you will examine Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution and peaceful transition to democracy. During a three-week excursion to Sicily, a port of call for irregular migrants, you will explore issues of migration, meet with NGO activists and migrants and hear harrowing stories of the crossing of the Mediterranean Sea on makeshift boats. During the excursion to the south of Tunisia, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage holy sites of Kairouan and spend nights in Amazigh troglodytes (cave dwellings) and on the UNESCO World Heritage Island of Djerba with its oldest synagogue (El-Ghriba) in the world and characteristic Abadi mosques. On the way back to Tunis, you will spend a night in the coastal city of Mahdia, the capital of the oldest Shia Dynasty in Islamic history.

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Program Highlights

Key Benefits:
  • When you study at the SIT's Sidi Bou Said Study Center, you'll take courses towards the theme of politics and religion in the Mediterranean, all within a program designed specifically for American students. While study center programs typically offer less exposure to local students and follow a more American-style curriculum compared to local universities, this program provides a highly experiential learning environment, making it ideal for an interdisciplinary approach to both your major and language acquisition. SIT supports you with pre-departure advising & support, visa-related support, airport reception, onsite orientation, onsite staff support, 24/7 emergency assistance, comprehensive global medical insurance, housing & meals, cultural activities, excursions, personal and professional development, and optional flight assistance.

Level of Immersion

Language(s) of Instruction:

  • English

Features

  • Courses with Study Abroad Students
  • Research Opportunities
  • Experiential Field Study
  • Study Center Program
  • Visa Light

Housing Abroad

  • Students arrange and pay for housing directly through the Global Partner or its housing provider. See the Budget Worksheet for estimated housing costs. Available housing options:
  • Homestay

Program Dates

  • Fall Semester: early-September to mid-December
  • Spring Semester: early-February to mid-May

Housing at Seattle University

Moving can be both costly and stressful, but careful planning can help minimize both. Start by creating a housing plan for before and after your study abroad experience to avoid the pressure of continuing to pay for rent at home. Program fees typically cover housing abroad, so if you expect to incur additional domestic rent expenses, be sure to include these in your budget. If possible, consider staying with family or friends temporarily before you depart or when you return to save on costs.

Housing Residence Life

Education Abroad typically recommends considering Seattle University on-campus housing for when students return from their programs, as Housing Residence Life staff are able to support students in securing housing, while adhering to student preferenceas best as they can.

Housing Application

Check the Housing Portal for more specific dates

  • Winter Quarter Housing applications open in November
  • Spring Quarter Housing applications open in February
  • Fall Quarter Housing applications open in May

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