Written by Francesca D’Arista, (Williams College), Student Correspondent for CET Colombia, Spring 2020 The night I flew to Colombia was both bittersweet and exhilarating. I realized I was an adult when I was the only one, between me and my mom, who could carry my luggage down my apartment stairs. We argued over it from […]
Transcendental Love
Written by Jonah Bolton (Kalamazoo College) Student Correspondent for CET Colombia, Fall 2019 I thought I would be immune to the emotional ups and downs that my university described would come with the study abroad process. I’m an international studies major studying internationally, and I love to meet new people and experience new things. Despite the protection I […]
13 Things I Learned from 6 Months in Colombia
Connecting with the community can take form in many different ways, but one of the ways I was able to get plugged-in was working at the local YMCA with their PLAYEE English Teaching Program. On Saturday mornings, they go into more humble communities and teach basic English through songs, games, and crafts. Working with this program was an absolute blast.
Photo Essay: CET Colombia
Written by Jonah Bolton (Kalamazoo College) Student Correspondent, CET Colombia Fall 2019
Our Appointment with the Colombian Court
Written by Audrey Friedline (The George Washington University), Student Correspondent CET Colombia, Fall 2019. Everything about our class trip to the Palacio de Justicia court house was shocking […]
Essay: CET Colombia
Written by Jonah Bolton (Kalamazoo College) Student Correspondent, CET Colombia Fall 2019. My CET group and I had only been in Colombia for a few short weeks, but we were about to become acclimated with the country and […]