IDENTITY ABROAD
Explore Who You Are Abroad
Study abroad gives you an unparalleled opportunity to learn more about who you are. And regardless of whether or not you think it will play a role in your own experience, understanding what identity might look like in your host country is a crucial step in supporting yourself and your peers.
Get Your Questions Answered
When it comes to studying abroad, preparation is key. What housing options exist for gender diverse students in Italy? What’s the local climate towards issues and individuals of underrepresented communities in Osaka? Will Taiwan be difficult to navigate with mobility issues? No two study abroad experiences are the same, but we’re here to help no matter where you’re headed.
“This experience forces reflection on your outlook regarding previous bias, cultural practice, and interaction with countries. Despite the inevitable challenges, this was an unforgettable experience that shaped my perspective on the world.”
— Anonymous final evaluation CET Colombia
WHO STUDIES ABROAD WITH CET?
CET sends over 1,500 students abroad each year. We strive to create and maintain programs that support students of all races, religions, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. The demographic makeup of CET students varies by program, but we are proud to say that our student population overall is more diverse than the national study abroad average.
IDENTITY IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND
Want to integrate the study of identity into your study abroad experience? Some CET programs have courses that explore these themes from a local lens. Here are a few for inspiration:
PROGRAMS ON IDENTITY
• CET Colombia: Race, Ethnicity, & Identity through an Afro-Colombian Lens
• CET Brazil: Social Justice & Inequality
COURSES ON IDENTITY
• Taiwan: Gender & Sexuality in Taiwan
• Jordan: Marginalization & Discrimination in the Arab World
• Prague: Jewish Life in Contemporary Europe
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY ABROAD
Apply for CET and Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Scholarships to make your dream of study abroad a reality.
CET SCHOLARSHIPS
• Identity Abroad Scholarship
• Need-Based Scholarship
• Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Katerina Jurecková Scholarship for Jewish Studies
• HBCU Grants
FEA SCHOLARSHIPS
• CET Access Partner Scholarships
• Various Rainbow Scholarships
• Tamara Bryant Memorial Scholarship for Black Students
• Gateway Scholarship for FirstGeneration Students
“As I continue to reflect on my time in Jordan, I realize that each and every part of all my identities were affected one way or another and that it’s important to acknowledge the experiences that go along with them. Being biracial is not black and white, and neither are our other identities. There are many factors affecting how we are perceived beyond the images we have of ourselves, and it’s okay to embrace them while also questioning them.”
— Anonymous final evaluation, CET Jordan