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CET Taiwan students want the best of both worlds—intensive Chinese language classes and an internship abroad. With a language curriculum that boasts plenty of individual attention, a custom internship component that supports you both in and out of... read more
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I improved my chinese skills. I gained a stronger sense of independence. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and learned how to navigate a new city. I developed more resiliency and courage. Layla H - Brandeis University View Entire Review
A wealth of memories, better language skills, and a greater appreciation for different cultures Kemal G - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned so much about Taiwan, it's history, culture, and people. I got to live and adjust to a new international city. My Chinese skills improved so much. Overall I just gained confidence from being able to navigate new situations on my own. Definitely worthwhile. Raquel F - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained a lot of language skills, as well as cultural skills and competencies A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned about the language, but more importantly myself. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot more about the people and culture of Taiwan. It was worthwhile since I had never been there before, but would not go back with CET. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learn how to interact with Taiwanese people and the culture that exists there. It was definitely worthwhile trying new foods. Huy T - Middlebury College View Entire Review
being abroad taught me to value my time and how I spend it. It taught me a lot of life skills that I don't think I would have learned otherwise. Overall it was a very worthwhile experience. student1 - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained language skills (surprisingly, mostly in the area of reading comprehension). I gained adaptability, a greater understanding of Taiwanese culture, a stronger sense of cultural relativity, and new friends. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained friends, more world perspective, and an awesome 3 months abroad A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned that your experience with other cultures will only be as great as the amount of energy you put into it. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I improved my language dramatically, which was my goal. Thus, I feel it was worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot of Chinese, met awesome people, and learned more about myself and the world. Very worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Academically: continued solidifying my basics, advanced my reading/speaking/writing/listening skills. Personally: massively improved my confidence, gained several skills for dealing with anxiety Overall: extremely worthwhile A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I got a lot more cultural insight into cross-strait relations and US-Taiwan perceptions from people my age, as well as a lot of confidence in my Mandarin speaking abilities. Totally worthwhile, if anything I wish the program was longer. Lilia B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to live more independently and became more self-sufficient. I travelled by myself for the first time while abroad in Taiwan. A student - Colgate University View Entire Review
I gained friends, language proficiency, confidence A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I think, outside of an opportunity to immerse myself in the language, I gained a better understanding of another country's culture, language and history. Jamie S - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I think it was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about a different place and about myself. I made may great friends which I hope I will continue talking to for many years. Lindsey M - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I made friends, learned how to navigate through a foreign world, and improved my Chinese a lot. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes. Learned about cultural differences and lots and lots of Chinese characters. Of course it was worthwhile, what kind of question is that? A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained work experience, friends, language skills, and important cultural knowledge. This program was extremely worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I improved in my language skills and gained new experiences through interactions with other students from the program and local university. I learned a lot about myself as I learned how to adapt to living in a new country and culture. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Language skills, natural beauty, many friends in the program and local JT T - Middlebury College View Entire Review
A lot about myself and the world, Yes Moorea B - Middlebury College View Entire Review
About
CET Taiwan students want the best of both worlds—intensive Chinese language classes and an internship abroad. With a language curriculum that boasts plenty of individual attention, a custom internship component that supports you both in and out of the workplace, and local Taiwanese roommates that bring language and culture into your home life, it won’t be long before Taipei feels like your new home away from home!
Highlights
Highlights
- Pre-requisites: None
- 15 hours of Chinese language instruction per week
- English-taught electives with plenty of out-of-class learning
- Internship elective option
- Language partners
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Intensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Custom
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Asian Studies
- East Asian Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Chinese Language, Literature
- International Business
Minimum GPA:
3.0Website
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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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