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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: Skidmore applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.0
Program Features: Academic Program Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Apartment
Departmental Approval: Black Studies, International Affairs, Latin American Studies, Sociology Language Requirement: No
Credit Type: Transfer Credit Non-Skidmore Student: No
Click here for a definition of this term Class Year: 02- Sophomore, 03- Junior, 04- Senior
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
  • No language prerequisite; Spanish language classes for all levels
Visit the CET website to apply and learn more about this program.

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.