4.4 - 376 Reviews

CET Academic Programs

https://cetacademicprograms.com/

CET Academic Programs is a program provider offering 12 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, and Research abroad programs in 9 countries such as China, Spain, Brazil, and Jordan.

CET Academic Programs is a study abroad organization that has been developing and operating innovative educational programs abroad since 1982. Originally “China Educational Tours,” CET began operations in Beijing, and today offers a varied portfolio of semester, summer, and customized programs for students around the world. Known for strong academics, professional program management, and supportive student services, CET strives to integrate participants into their host communities, adopt environmentally conscientious practices, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all programs and operations.

For more information, visit our website at https://cetacademicprograms.com/.

Study Abroad with CET Academic Programs

OVERALL RATING 4.4
Based on 376 Reviews
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October 8, 2025
Past Review Chaotic Learning CET Film Production at FAMU

"Yes it was worthwhile in many ways. I'm glad I did it."

Brandeis University
Past Review Half Way Around The World CET Beijing

"It was worthwhile. Greater world perspective. I can now eat spicy food"

Brandeis University
Past Review I Did It All! CET Siena

"How to deal with people "

Brandeis University
Past Review (That's A Really Hard Question, It Was Fabulous) CET Prague

"New language, culture, sightseeing, YES it was totally worthwhile"

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Rigorious, Yet Enriching CET Shanghai

"Learned that I can learn a language quickly. That study abroad is a lifetime experience. It's definitely worthwhile; studying abroad allowed me to realize what I wanted to do with my life."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Decision I've Ever Made CET Prague

"I learned that I can live and thrive everywhere. Extremely worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Great Experience CET Film Production at FAMU

"I gained a lot of film knowledge in addition to traveling to foreign countries and learning about Czech/central European culture."

Brandeis University
Past Review Immersed! CET Shanghai

"I want to live in China again. Yes it was worthwhile, especially for the time to travel and Chinese roommates and internship experience"

Wellesley College
Past Review Immersed In Beijing CET Beijing

"I was able to get involved with the culture and greatly improved my language skills."

Wellesley College
Past Review 好好学习天天向上 CET Beijing

"My language skills improved. I grew as a person. I became more independent. I made a lot of friends."

Fordham University
Past Review China Is Impossible To Reduce To One Sentence. CET Beijing

"I gained a greater understanding of the Chinese language and culture. It was definitely worthwhile because my sole aim was to learn the language."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Semester In The Hills Of Tuscany CET Siena

"I gained an immense amount of perspective just by living in another place. Everything is new and different and able to offer you something to think about. I now know that I want to return to Italy as soon as possible. It was completely worthwhile, and I enjoyed wholly my time there. While I was there, probably the best thing ..."

Mount Holyoke College
Past Review I Experienced My Eat, Pray, Love In China. CET Beijing

"I gained a larger sense of the world through the study of a foreign language and actual use of that language in conjunction with meeting new people. I also had fun and got to experience a new place--an invaluable experience."

Trinity University
Past Review Chinese Adventures In Language Classes, Public Transit, And Fake Markets CET Shanghai

"I learned about what it means to live in a completely different culture. From the food to the language, it was an experience that I'll treasure. Definitely one of the most difficult but also worthwhile experiences I've ever had. "

Vanderbilt University
Past Review Digging Into The Italian Culture CET Siena

"It was so worthwhile! I got to learn about a whole new culture, and I think that this really expanded my worldview."

Trinity University
Past Review Great Summer In Shanghai CET Shanghai

"I gained/strengthened a lot of social skills while I was abroad. Being in a country with a completely different official language (you can't understand the people, the roadsigns, the menus) forced me to adapt and learn so much. I didn't realize it until the program was over and I was back in the United States. It was definitely ..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Eye Opening. CET Jordan

"I learned how to live in a foreign culture and try to understand customs and traditions different from my own. It was a worthwhile experience."

Wellesley College
Past Review Difficult, But Worth It CET Jordan

"It was worthwhile, I learned a lot about myself and how different cultures interact. I also learned how much I can handle in terms of frustration and culture shock and generally living in a developing country. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Beijing Adventures CET Beijing

"I gained fluency in Mandarin Chinese and made great friends. Mostly, I discovered a city that I want to go back to. It was totally worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Intense Catch Up And Learning In China CET Beijing

"Lots of Chinese language ability I did not have before. In this sense, it was worthwhile, although someone who wanted to explore Beijing more might have not had the opportunities he/she was expecting"

Brandeis University
Past Review Very Intensive Highly Enjoyable CET Beijing

"Many language skills/higher language level in Chinese, how to live and adapt to a different culture. Completely worthwhile."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Summer In The Middle Kingdom CET Beijing

"I gained a completely different perspective on the Chinese and American political systems and I found myself much more able to think critically about Chinese and American culture."

Brandeis University
Past Review Beijing Cultural Immersion CET Beijing

"I definitely learned a lot about Chinese culture, and my language skills improved as well. It was worthwhile, and if I had the opportunity, I would definitely go back to China."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Summer I'll Never Forget CET Shanghai

"Numerous friends and colleagues. You not only learn about the language and business field, you learn about people, how to handle all different types, and how to get close to others."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review An Unforgettable Experience CET Prague

"I learned to put everything in perspective in life"

Tulane University