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CET Beijing, in operation since 1982, has Chinese language learning down to a science. Intensive Chinese language classes are taught by outstanding, seasoned instructors. Chinese language excursions get you out the door and into the city. A full-t... read more
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My experience is China was without a doubt worthwhile. James F - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I would probably have spent more time in a smaller city, splitting the year between Beijing and Hangzhou, for example. Made some fantastic chinese and non chinese friends. Charlotte B - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Entirely worth it, I just can't wait to get back. I understand myself better after challenging myself throughout my stay, am more confident from getting around on my own in a foreign environment and was able to put everything in perspective by leaving the US for a little while. The most important thing for me, in terms of my C... A B - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Beijing was a wonderful place to study abroad. I love language immersion but,after having attended the wonderful immersion program at Middlebury College, was very dissapointed with the enforcement of the language pledge,lack of dedication of the students, and the poor teaching methods of the teachers at CET in Beijing. The stude... Mira N - The College of William and Mary View Entire Review
This was the best 8 weeks of my life. I wish I had the time/money to continue at CET for another semester. Kevin B View Entire Review
Extremely worthwhile. I was able to learn things both about myself and the world. Connor B - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
My study abroad experience was fantastic. I went with the goal of improving my Chinese and that is what I did. I think that when you choose the language intensive program with CET, make sure that language study is you number one priority. It is not a vacation, though you do have a great time. I would try to build a relat... Sydney H - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill View Entire Review
My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile and I would do it again if I had time. I learned a lot about living on my own in another country, made many new friends both from Beijing and from other schools in the US. It was especially interesting for me to learn more about Chinese culture because it is part of my herit... Kristin K - MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology View Entire Review
One of the best things that happened in China was becoming good friends with my chinese roommate and also a few others in the program. It was so satisfying to have my chinese reach the level at which I could have a friendship relationship in Chinese. Charlotte B - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Yes. It has made me realize that China is a big part of my professional future as a policy researcher and international NGO staffer/consultant. I can't wait to return. Emily B - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Past Review
Intensive Study Abroad In Beijing 1 Semester Of College Lvl Chi To Testing Out Of Chi 2!
It was definitely worthwhile, I learned so much Chinese in the 8 weeks I was there that I had trouble switch back from the language pledge! Academically it was a no brainer- I plan to go back once I graduate! Amanda M - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It was very worthwhile and I'm abroad again on CET/Middlebury Kunming. It's going to be different for everybody, but it's 4 months in China. The only way it's not going to be incredible is if you spend all your time with Americans at western bars. Taylor H - Tulane University View Entire Review
I can now speak Mandarin as well as being able to understand much of the cultural nuances. Breanna L - Clark University View Entire Review
Very worthwhile. It changed my career path to wanting to do cross-cultural psychology. Had lots of great conversations with locals and my roommate that are irreplacable. Kimberly P - Tufts University View Entire Review
The experience was worthwhile, and I'm glad and proud of myself that I did it. I cannot say that it was the absolute best time of my life, but that is how I gained so much personal growth. I am glad now that I had some difficult times, some challenges to face, because I could not have had those if I hadn't been on my own on the ... Marlene M - Clark University View Entire Review
Matt N - Tufts University View Entire Review
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CET Beijing, in operation since 1982, has Chinese language learning down to a science. Intensive Chinese language classes are taught by outstanding, seasoned instructors. Chinese language excursions get you out the door and into the city. A full-time Chinese language pledge keeps language learning going around the clock. You'll make exceptional gains in your language skills over the course of the term. This program is open to all language levels, from beginners to heritage learners.
Highlights
Highlights
- A full load of intensive, integrated Chinese language classes that cover at least one year of Chinese in a term
- Full-time Chinese language pledge
- 2 intensive, week-long traveling seminars (Shanghai and Chengdu)
- Live with a local roommate from Capital Normal University (CNU)
- No language prerequisite
- The 5-week Janterm is a perfect warm up to any spring China program!
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
- January Term
- Custom
Instruction Language(s):
- Chinese - Mandarin
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- East Asian Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- East Asian Languages, Literature
- Chinese Language, Literature
Minimum GPA:
3.0Year Founded:
1982Website
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CET Academic Programs Scholarships
CET awards $400,000 in scholarship awards each year and supports the Fund for Education Abroad to lessen financial need as a barrier to study abroad. Most CET scholarship decisions are based on financial need, and scholarship awards are intended to encourage study abroad by helping to alleviate financial burden.
up to $3,000
Deadlines:
Check our website for scholarship application deadlines!
Guidelines/Requirements:
When you apply to a CET program, you receive access to the CET Scholarship applications. Apply for as many CET Scholarships as you like! Each application include short answer questions and one essay whose prompt matches the spirit of the award. Scholarships that consider financial need also ask for current financial aid information.
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