David L. Boren Awards for International Study

CET Academic Programs, in conjunction with American University, is proud to announce the launch of their new program in Aleppo, Syria.  Based at the University of Aleppo, the program will offer intensive Arabic language instruction over the summer term and Arabic plus content courses taught in English during the fall and spring terms.  The first summer program will be offered during the summer 2010 term.  The first semester program will be offered in spring 2011.

Students from all institutions are welcome to apply for the summer 2010 term.  Intermediate, advanced intermediate and advanced Arabic language levels will be offered during the eight-week term. S tudents will take eight hours/week of Modern Standard Arabic, eight hours/week of Levantine Arabic, and four hours/week of Media Arabic for a total of 140 hours of class time.  Details about the curriculum are available at http://www.cetacademicprograms.com.

CET is accepting student applications until April 1 for their summer program.  Please feel free to contact Kala Azar at kazar@academic-travel.com or Mark Lenhart at mlenhart@academic-travel.com with any questions you may have.  You may also wish to visit CET Academic Programs online or read their blog.

Keep in mind that not all study abroad programs are right for every student.  You should investigate multiple programs to find one that is right for you.  You will want to evaluate each program’s formal (classroom) and informal instruction, the quality and scope of the program's language component, and the program's administrative structure.  After thinking carefully about what you would like to gain from your experience and researching study abroad programs, select the program that will help you to meet your particular goals.