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CET Colombia (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Cali, Colombia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Program Sponsor: CET Academic Programs 
  • Restrictions: Pomona applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of instruction: English, Spanish Housing options: Apartment
Areas of study: Anthropology, Economics, Latin American Studies, Politics, Spanish Class standing: 1 - Second Semester Sophomore, 2 - Junior, 3 - First Semester Senior
Program type: Direct enrollment, Hybrid, Stand alone Language level: Spanish 2, 22, or the equivalent
GPA: 3.0
Program Description:

CET Colombia

CET Colombia
In this program, you’ll study race and identity through the Afro-Colombian lens. The program’s curriculum helps you to examine representations of race and ethnicity in Colombia, improve your Spanish, and live with Colombian roommates. You’ll use the Cali's rich backdrop of diversity as your springboard from which to examine the sociopolitical, economic, artistic, and historical representations of race in all of Afro-Colombia.

Study Race, Ethnicity, and Identities in Colombia.

Highlights: 
  • Core courses taught in English
  • Live with Colombian roommates
  • Group excursions outside of Cali to explore core concepts from different locales 
  • Traveling Seminar to Palenque and Cartagena to examine core concepts from different locals
  • Spanish language classes for all levels
Visit the CET website to apply and learn more about this program.


Academic Program
With out-of-class learning, local roommates, and direct-enroll classes in a Colombian classroom, students will have opportunities to grow their understanding both intellectually and experientially. Students are required to take a Spanish as a Foreign Language course during the semester. Advanced students can waive the semester course if taking all Spanish-taught courses. The CR/NC option is limited to direct enroll university courses only.
 

Students enroll in 15-18 U.S. semester credits to equal 3.75-4.5 Pomona credits. 


Living Arrangements 
Students will stay in self-catered, off-campus apartments with CET peers and local Colombian students. Apartments are located in a residential neighborhood within a 5-minute walk of the CET Center. 

Number of Students 
CET enrolls approximately 7-12 students, selected from a national pool.

Host Institution 
CET Academic Programs
Universidad del Valle (Univalle)
Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAO) 

Faculty Liaison 
April Mayes 

Eligibility 
Spanish 2, 22, or the equivalent 

Student Experiences
Read CET Student Correspondent Karen Garcia-Ramos' (PO ' 25) reflections on their spring 2024 semester in Cali.
 
Travel Advisories


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline (Pacific Time) Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 02/09/2025 03/14/2025 TBA TBA