Behind the Scenes of CET at FAMU May 10, 2026
By Sienna S (Film, Syracuse University) - abroad from 08/07/2025 to 12/17/2025 with
CET Film Production at FAMU
Being able to collaborate on student-run film sets with peers from different backgrounds challenged me. I learned how to communicate more openly, contribute my creative ideas, and trust my decisions within the projects. Through these experiences, I discovered that confidence is not something that comes overnight, but something built through connection, and vulnerability.
Review Photos
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
|
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Incredible and intensive learning experience overall! CET and FAMU faculty fostered a safe and caring environment for their students, and we gained an extreme amount of hands-on experience. |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff really cared for the students and held fun events for us as a program to get to know one another along with the environment |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in Prague 2 which was such a perfect spot. It felt safe, and the apartment was comfortable. |
| * Food: |
INCREDIBLE |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
|
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
|
| * Safety: |
Prague is an extremely safe city, always travel with a buddy at night though of course. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It wasn't just a wonderful learning experience through the lens of a camera, I also discovered a sense of confidence within myself. |
Finances
|
* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
|
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I paid almost $50 for groceries every other week and mainly dined out which came out to be around $90 a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Have a weekly budget for yourself, and don't shop for anything that's too big or heavy to travel home with. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
|
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
|
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 2 Honors |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Duolingo and speaking the language out loud. |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
|
| * What could be improved? |
|
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That there can sometimes be a language barrier in classes, don't be afraid to speak up and ask the instructor to repeat themselves or explain the topic further. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
