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Intern in a different work culture. Take on a language pledge. Live with a local roommate. Your experience is what you make it and we’re here to help. Find out where the world can take you. 

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"Why should I study abroad?"

"My language study is fantastic, and I have grown so much in learning Portuguese. Coming to Brazil not knowing any Portuguese at all, to now where I am semi-conversational. My professor is very patient with us and always makes connections to our host languages for me to make Portuguese easier for us. She is very interactive and does a lot to bring cultural elements into the classroom."
— Julien Hector, American UniversityCET Brazil
"Language study at CET Colombia is so rewarding. I started with no Spanish, and now I am at a level of practical intermediacy. Despite having never taken it before this program, I have made friends, gone on dates, and met with professors all in Spanish."
— Noah Rowan, Clark UniversityCET Colombia
"While it was challenging at times, by the end of the program, I found myself speaking much more fluidly and quickly. At the beginning of the program, I had to think out each sentence in my head first before saying it, but by the end of the program, I was able to speak without thinking so hard about each individual word."
— Sabine Gross, Oberlin CollegeCET Beijing
"My internship with Fulbright Taiwan was very meaningful, and I am super appreciative of my supervisors and the rest of the CET interns that I worked with during the summer. Due to my positive experience at my internship this summer, I will be applying to be a Fulbright Fellow in the near future."
— Jewel Hardwick, Colby CollegeCET Taiwan
"My personal experience as an intern in the Czech Republic is more rewarding than I could have expected. I was pushed to grow academically and in my career, developing more confidence in my work. I especially like the CHC, where I could learn about such an important watchdog organization and develop a new level of literacy in international law."
— Johana White, University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesCET Prague
"My internship was a truly incredible experience and such a key element of my time in Amman. My internship taught me important hard skills that I will apply to future jobs. I focused on lesson planning, grant writing, building logic models, and applying for startup funding [...] I also built meaningful relationships with my boss and coworkers, and I plan to keep in touch with all of them in the coming years."
— Alexandra McGuire, Yale UniversityCET Jordan
"My Brazilian roommate has become one of my best friends; we still talk every week. I have heard of some students struggling to connect with people on their abroad programs, but I don't think anyone in my program would say they experienced that. We became a family; all the international students, the Brazilian students, and even the faculty and staff. It quickly became a second home."
— Amanda Ortiz, Macalester College CET Brazil
"The most important outcome of my term abroad was the people that I met here. I hope that even after this program ends, I’ve made some great friends I can hold onto even after we all go home to our respective states and countries. Not only interacting with the Japanese people here, but interacting with Americans who study a different major and live in widely different places than I do, has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. "
— Katie Ishioka, ArtCenter College of DesignAICAD in Japan
"In the muggy dark that July night, my language partner had taken us to a convenience store to buy breakfast for the train, exchanged emails with me, and crowded us together for photos. I had done my best to express my gratitude for her and our time together [...] CET had given us an impossible task—to say goodbye to these experiences and friends—but it had also, in its programming, given us this opportunity to learn how. "
— Laura Romig, Brown UniversityCET Beijing
"The most important outcome was advancing my social skills in both Japanese and English. I struggled a lot with making friends and expressing myself properly for a lot of my life, and CET helped me gain confidence in both languages. Regardless of whether I continue Japanese (which I do plan on), the social skills I have gained will help me for the rest of my life."
— Camden Scholl, Macalester CollegeCET Japan
"I think I am much more equipped to handle tough situations and have hard conversations. I am more willing to question the people and the ideas around me instead of accepting things as they are. I had to advocate for myself and figure things out, oftentimes using a foreign language. This has made me a more confident and capable person."
— Emily Kersten, University of MinnesotaCET Brazil
"I would say that CET in Siena has been an incredibly valuable semester for me. Because Siena is so quiet and small, I've been able to work on myself, get in shape, and fully immerse myself in learning Italian while exploring Siena. I've been exposed to what feels like a considerable amount of Italian culture since I've been here, between the various trips I've taken around Italy with CET and without."
— Thomas Atkinson, University of VirginiaCET Siena
"The art was rich and beautiful, and as an art major, it is the most crucial aspect that helped to better my experience in Italy. In addition, the art history class I took while staying in Siena also enhanced my knowledge of Siena and its past, as well as the region of Tuscany (Pienza, San Gimignano, and Monte Oliveto Maggiore)."
— Diem Trinh, University of VirginiaCET Siena
"As an IR major, my elective has provided me with a great perspective on the development of cities around the world. We focus primarily on major cities of Brazil, but it is interesting to compare the complexities of their development and how they strive to be like major cities in the U.S. I appreciate the professor’s honesty in the complexities of the development of these cities rather than praising oppressive global systems."
— Anonymous midterm evaluation, Fall 2023CET Brazil
"At Colby, I am a Biology major, so my course load is mostly biology, chemistry, and math classes. Here, I am taking two art history classes, an Italian history class, an Italian language class, and the history and culture of wine class that I mentioned earlier. I am especially excited for my art history classes because our curriculum consists of a lot of onsite classes—at some of the most sought-after museums in the world."
— Presley Privitera, Colby CollegeCET Florence
"The location and focus of this program forced me to reconsider all the prior biases and knowledge I had. There were a lot of materials that challenged all the information being taught at my home university and the values I was raised with. With these eye-opening experiences, I have been forced to have a broader perspective. Ultimately, this has helped me appreciate the differences in people and ideals moving forward."
— Anonymous midterm evaluation, Fall 2023CET Colombia
"I learned so much about how a set flows and functions when you are working with analog film, and since our film was in Czech and had a lot of Czech influence. I not only learned about the process of translation and subtitling, but I also learned so much about the culture and history of the Czech Republic."
— Anonymous final evaluation, Fall 2023CET Film Production at FAMU

A Year with CET Academic Programs

1,707

Students Abroad

$404,607

Scholarship Funds Awarded

153

Total Sending Institutions

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Small but mighty

In the world of study abroad, we’re a smaller operation with just 13 programs across 12 locations, but that’s the way we like it. 

Quality over quantity

With a smaller set of , we can focus more on delivering high quality programming in locations we care deeply about.

Rather than managing huge cohorts, we focus our efforts on the student experience.

Lean & Nimble

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Investing Locally

Our smaller program sizes means we have more capacity for the details. We hand pick local roommates, vet local vendors thoroughly, and partner with local organizations with long-term sustainability in mind.

Community-Focused

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Small but mighty

1,707

Students Abroad

$404,607

Scholarship Funds Awarded

153

Total Sending Institutions

Let's talk health and safety

We’re proud to have our safety work recognized by students who have traveled with us… two years in a row! Learn about our approach to ensuring student well-being abroad—from inclusive pre-departure advising to health insurance, and even how we choose to run a program.

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CET Jordan: Academic Consultation Board

Over the years, we’ve built a strong network of locally-based faculty that we’re proud to call our peers. These faculty make up our Academic Consultation Board—a select group of local voices and thought leaders that help advise and shape components of the CET Jordan program. 

Board members support the program in many ways, including but not limited to:

  • Leveraging topical expertise to help develop courses, including field-based components.
  • Teaching courses or guest lectures for CET Jordan and custom programs
  • Recommending and providing academic resources for research

Academic Consultation Board Members

  • Dr. Bader Al Madi | American University of Madaba, PhD, Sociology, Political Science
  • Dr. Amani El Serhan | University of Jordan, PhD, Women's Studies
  • Dr. Amani Qashmar | University of Jordan, PhD, Education
  • Dr. Areej Alawzi | University of Jordan, PhD, English Literature/Translation
  • Dr. Ahmad Al Khrisha | World Islamic Sciences & Education University, PhD, Arabic Language & Literature

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