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Diversity & Inclusion

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! 

Learn more about what your life might look like on a Pre-College at CET program (i.e. meals, program group, etc.).

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. 

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. 

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. 

"Make sure you know that this isn't an easy program, and that you need to be prepared to be challenged mentally and socially, but that it's a great experience and totally worth it."
"However, one of the nice things about being Chinese is that I blend in. I don’t deal with people randomly taking my picture or automatically speaking English or slow Chinese to me. I can walk around without getting stared at and enjoy the anonymity of being surrounded by people who look like me. I enjoy it, in fact!"
"There was a lot of work involved, and just as much homework, so don't go into this program expecting an easy ride. It took effort, but it was extremely rewarding. Keep in mind that these classes give college credit, and expect as much."
"Being both in a new social group and a completely different environment was certainly a challenge—but it allowed me to learn that even people who seem like complete opposites to you can share something in common."
"Independent living in a space loosely overseen by adults without my parents physically in my daily life had greatly simulated college life as my work schedule was largely self monitored. Learning to know others and make meaningful relationships outside the comfort of country, culture, and home I think had challenged my character to prepare myself for higher education."
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Brian Wiehr

Brian Wiehr

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

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