How do I apply to Gap at CET Colombia?

You can apply to Gap at CET Colombia by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

How much does Gap at CET Colombia cost?

Gap at CET Colombia starts at $14,990 USD. For full pricing, visit the provider’s website.

What are the age requirements for Gap at CET Colombia?

Gap at CET Colombia is open to participants aged 18 to 19.

How long is Gap at CET Colombia?

The program runs for 3-6 months.

Is housing provided for Gap at CET Colombia?

Yes, the program includes housing. Participants stay in apartments.

What's included in Gap at CET Colombia's fee?

The program fee includes accommodation, activities, and visa.

Where is Gap at CET Colombia located?

Gap at CET Colombia is located in Colombia.

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Gap at CET Colombia

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Gap at CET Colombia

CET Academic Programs

3 · 1 review

Community Choice Award Winner

Location

Colombia

Length

12 - 26 weeks

Program Tags

Cultural Immersion Post-High School Study Abroad

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Program Details

Activities

City Exploring

Timeframe

Fall Spring

Housing

Apartment

Primary Language

Spanish

Age Min.

Age Max

Pricing

$14,990

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Visa

What's Included (Extra)

Traveling Seminar, Staff Support, Insurance, Course Materials

What's Not Included

Airfare

Last Reviewed: Jun 17, 2026

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About Program

Gap at CET Colombia students study race, identity, and ethnicity through the Afro-Colombian lens in Cali. The program’s curriculum, developed in consultation with Howard University, allows you to examine these dynamics through sociopolitical, economic, artistic, and historical representations of race in Colombia.

In addition to your course, you’ll take a two-week intensive Spanish course to help with the adjustment to life in Cali, and can choose between several elective courses. You have many opportunities for additional out-of-class learning, as well, through living with local Colombian roommates, a discussion series, excursions, and a traveling seminar to Palenque and Cartagena.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with CET Academic Programs for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

Program Highlights

Weekly meetings in English with the Resident Director and other gap students to discuss and reflect on your experiences
Group activities and excursions to explore Cali and beyond
Traveling Seminar to Palenque and Cartagena
Pre-semester Intensive Spanish classes
Share an apartment with CET peers and local Colombian students

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

BIPOC Support

CET believes in making study abroad accessible to students of all races, religions, origins, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We’ve gathered experiences from BIPOC students to share as resources such as the Identity Abroad pages, Perspective Pieces, and Identity Abroad Support Networks. We are also dedicated to becoming a more anti-racist organization by transforming our workplace, programs, and industry with our Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI) Action Plan.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

CET supports and welcomes students of all identities on our programs. We provide program-specific information under the cultural climate section of our Identity Abroad webpages for LGBTQ individuals in each of our program locations.

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Neurodivergent Support

CET makes every effort to offer accommodations comparable to that of the students’ home institution. Disclosing early helps us to make proper preparations. The accommodations offered at each program can be found on each program location's Identity Abroad page. These pages can provide a good idea about what classes are like in terms of workload and class time. Initiating one-on-one conversations with Student Service Coordinators can also help inform students' decisions and determine if a program will be a good fit.

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Accessibility Support

CET makes every effort to offer accommodations comparable to that of the students’ home institution. The levels of accessibility, from wheelchair accessibility to extra time on exams, are under each program location’s Identity Abroad page. Initiating one-on-one conversations with Student Service Coordinators can help inform students' decisions and determine if a program will be a good fit.

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Impact 🌎

Sustainability

CET is an environmentally conscientious organization at our headquarters in DC and programs all around the world. In each of our centers, we adopt local measures to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to sustainable practices. As part of our ongoing efforts towards sustainability, we’ve partnered with Cool Effect, a nonprofit focused on reducing carbon emissions through scientifically-proven, hand-selected carbon projects worldwide. For each trip taken by one of our staff members, travelers, or students, we donate to support three carbon projects chosen by staff volunteers every year.

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Ethical Impact

When we set up a program overseas, we become a part of that local community. And as a community member, we are responsible for contributing to local initiatives in meaningful ways. Our website lists some local philanthropic organizations that help us fulfill this responsibility—they host our students, and we support their missions.

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Program Reviews

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Being in a small cohort can be good or bad. The bad is that the social safety net is small, so it can be hard to make good connections. A pro is that when you do make these connections, they’re strong because no one understands being abroad in Colombia like those in your cohort. Another con is that you may have to compromise some of your wants because you don’t have different friends for different things. A pro is that this can lead to new experiences and more intentional connection-building!!!!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

The most nerve-racking experience was when my cohort and I went crab fishing during our travel seminar. As a perfectionist and organized packer, I was so upset when I realized I left my water shoes in Cali. This fact, coupled with the moving algae under my feet and the fear of crabs pinching my feet, absolutely sent me spiraling. I was standing in the middle of the mangrove crying because of how overstimulated I was. Luckily, I had the best roommate and friend. They both held my hand and guided me through the least-algae-filled parts of the mangrove until I stopped crying and felt a little better. Even when they stopped holding my hand, they never left my side or stopped checking on me. It was because of them that I was able to enjoy the rest of my time crab-fishing, and I even got to steer our boat, which was really fun! I can’t say that I’d ever willingly go crab fishing again after this experience, but I’m glad that I had my friends there to help me through it!

Pros

Culture: Colombia has such a rich culture, and you can explore it in so many different accessible ways.
Friends: I met such amazing lifelong friends through my program!
Learning: I learned so much about Colombia and myself through this process.

What other participants should know

Spanish: Outside of Spanish class and tour guides on travel seminars, it was hard to immerse myself in the language and practice my Spanish.
Communication: The staff weren't the best at communicating with us students, so there was a lot of frustration.
Organization: The staff were disorganized with their planning and regulations, which made life abroad hard.

View of the city through cable car tour!

Eating the crabs from the crab fishing activity!

(Virgen) pina coladas in Buenaventura for Spring Break!

Climbing El Peñón de Guatape! Step 550/700.

Recreating the scene from “Titanic” on a boat ride to an animal farm.

Response from CET Academic Programs

Hi Laila,

Thanks for sharing your experience and all of the wonderful photos! Smaller cohorts certainly come with both advantages and challenges, and we appreciate you highlighting both. We hope your time with CET Colombia was a memorable one!

By Julie Kim on June 29, 2026

Community Questions

Location

Location:

Colombia

Currency:

Colombian Peso

Weather:

Jan-Mar

93 F / 34 F

Apr-Jun

93 F / 36 F

Jul-Sep

97 F / 34 F

Oct-Dec

93 F / 34 F

Airports:

El Dorado International BOG José María Córdova International MDE Rafael Núñez International CTG

( BOG )

José María Córdova International

( MDE )

Rafael Núñez International

( CTG )

Colombia has become the hip travel destination in South America and boasts a growing tourism sector. Colombians are fun, friendly, and proud of their beautiful country. Colombia boasts truly stunning landscapes including lush jungle, arid desert, Caribbean coastline, and the Andes mountains, including the world famous Colombian coffee zone. Along with both modern and cosmopolitan cities like Medellin and historical centers like Cartagena, there is just so much to enjoy and explore in Colombia!

About CET Academic Programs

CET Academic Programs is a study abroad organization that has been developing and delivering 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 short-term customized programs for college, high school, pre-college, and...