CET Academic Programs

Ever heard of Taiwan's famous tea town? 🍵⛰️ Thomas Lu (Pitzer College student) shares his trip to while studying abroad at !

"My housemates and I all signed up for CET Taiwan’s 'Maokong Tea Tasting and Easy Hike' and it was an incredible experience.

Coming early in the semester, it was a fantastically restorative break from the daily rush of the morning MRT, midday study lunches, and bustling night markets."

🔗 Read the full blog post here: https://loom.ly/6OqfClo

Maokong: Taipei’s Famous Tea Town CET Taiwan student, Thomas Lu, hikes Maokong, Taipei’s tea town, with local roommates and shares the views, culture, and experience!

Get all the inside scoop on what Traveling Seminars are really like! ✈️🌍

Students participate in a two-part Traveling Seminar experience—spending one week traveling through Poland, the Czech Republic, and Austria, plus a 4-day weekend trip to Budapest, Hungary.

“Vienna was my favorite city we visited during the Traveling Seminar. As a German major, I loved being in an area where I could practice my language skills. Naturally, the city is beautiful and historic.”

Each student’s core course influences their exact itinerary, but one thing stays the same: these seminars take learning beyond the classroom.

🔗 Read Noelle Drummonds’ full blog here: https://loom.ly/_KYWLQI

Traveling Seminars at CET Prague Noelle Drummonds shares about two Traveling Seminars she went on with CET Prague, visiting Poland, Austria, Hungary, and more!

Meet our nine bloggers, photographers, and social media creators for the summer term! ☀️✨

🔗 Find out more about our Student Correspondents and where they're studying abroad: https://loom.ly/jGe_0wI

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From community engagement in to lakeside weekends in and cultural excursions in , Spring 2026 students have been making the most of their time abroad 🌏✨

Through our partnership with TECHO Colombia, CET Colombia students helped distribute 50 school supply kits to families in Playa Alta. In Taiwan, students traveled with their local roommates to Yilan for a weekend of BBQs, DIY crafts, and scenic views at Plum Lake. Meanwhile, students in Japan explored Shimane and Tottori with visits to Matsue Castle and the iconic Zen gardens at the Adachi Museum of Art!

📸 Check out some recent photos ⬇️

"Hey y’all! I'm Addis, I am from North Carolina, and I kind of speak Portuguese these days.

In my time in I am trying to throw myself into spaces that invite community and keep going back to them and see where that takes me. Specifically, I hope to meet people through basketball, learn about organizing through engaging with São Paulo’s vibrant and militant social movements, walk at least two hours everyday, and fall asleep in parks.

Last semester I studied abroad in Cuba where I was transformed by my relationships with Cubans who know much more about the world than I did and so I hope to have a similar, yet more Brazilian experience here in Brazil. Hopefully my contributions here can represent one way of studying abroad that is useful to at least one of y’all."

👀✨ Stick around on May 27th and see what his day looks like studying abroad at

🇨🇳✨ Between celebrating her 21st birthday, balancing internship life, welcoming a visit from her mom, and improving her Mandarin skills, Emma Chongo has been making the most of her time abroad at !

"My program director was right: I love China. When he first said this at orientation, I was not completely convinced. I was jet-lagging and felt overwhelmed by all the new apps and enormity of China. Yet, eight weeks in, I have gained a new perspective. China is such a special country, and I hope more foreigners prioritize visiting China. "

🔗 Read Emma’s full blog, “From Three Weeks to Eight: Studying Abroad in Shanghai” here: https://loom.ly/-PihpNg

From championship wins in Italy to film workshops in Germany—our Spring students have been making the most of every moment abroad!

⚽ made program history by bringing home the championship for the very first time—winning all 11 matches against other study abroad programs 🏆 Soccer is a huge part of Italian culture, and our students fully rose to the occasion!

🎬 students traveled to Germany for a weekend of film workshops, lectures, and visits to iconic cinema locations. They also met Berlin filmmaker, Ralph Etter, and learned more about his work and experiences in the industry.

🚶‍♀️ students concluded one of their Traveling Seminars in Vienna with walking tours and guest lectures from experts!