Welcome to the World Abroad
Studying in a new environment influences you in a multitude of ways—you build confidence and independence, explore a world beyond your comfort zone, and learn new things about yourself. Use the information on this page to give yourself a better idea of what life could be like for you or your future peers.

Accommodations Abroad
We make every effort possible to offer accommodations comparable to what you might find at your home school. Disclosing early helps us to make proper preparations and work with you to determine if a program will be a good fit. If you have a question about accommodations, give us a call!
Resources from Alumni
Perspective Pieces
These are alumni-written essays that reflect upon how their own identity affected their time abroad (both good and bad) and what it was like to navigate another culture in their position. We encourage you to read these to better understand what studying abroad could be like for you or your future peers.
Are you a Pre-College at CET alumnus? Consider telling us about your time abroad.
- Living and Studying in Havana, Cuba for a Month
by Angeles V. | Summer 2019
Pre-College at CET Cuba: Global Perspectives
Blog Posts
This is a curated list of blog posts chosen specifically to provide context for life abroad. Posts here may cover culture shock, diversity, daily life and workload, etc. To see all posts from pre-college students abroad, head to the Student Voices blog.
- The Process of Assimilating
By Megan | Summer 2019
CET China: Global Perspectives
Alumni Insight
Sometimes it’s best to hear it from students who have been there. The following are a few select quotes from recent program evaluations, reviews, and blogs to help you understand different facets of the study away experience. Want to get in touch with an alum? Meet some of CET’s Pre-College Alumni here.
Questions? Get in touch!

Brian Wiehr
Marketing & Outreach Manager,
High School & Pre-College Programs
202.650.7521
[email protected]