Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Fall semester, Spring Semester, Full Academic Year, Summer and Winter Short programs

Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) was founded in 1996 to provide international education opportunities for US and Canadian college students of all language levels and majors. Today, CEA sends thousands of students on study abroad programs at 29 universities in eight countries including Australia, Costa Rica, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico and Spain.

Dates: Programs are available for fall semester, spring semester, summer, intensive months in both winter and summer, and full academic year. Please note that the dates for each CEA program vary, but all are listed in the CEA program catalog available in the CIE office, and online. Most overseas universities have fall semesters which run from September to January (15 credits), or fall terms which run from September to December (12 credits only), and spring semesters which run from January or February to May, June or July, depending on the length of the spring recess. Pay special attention to dates for colleges and universities in the southern hemisphere, which usually begin their year in mid-February and finish in November.

Course Offerings: Each college or university offers a different listing of courses. Please check the program catalog in the CIE office, or ask to see a specific course catalog for the university you wish to attend. All courses must be approved for transfer by your Academic Advisor and the CIE Director prior to departure.

Costs: FSU students pay the CEA program fee for however long they will be studying overseas (see catalog in CIE office for details). The program fee covers tuition, housing, most meals, local transportation, on-site assistance, health insurance, and local excursions. All students are also required to pay a $150 nonrefundable administration fee to FSU once they are accepted and an application deposit to CEA. Additional costs will include a round-trip airline ticket, a passport, additional travel while overseas, an ISIC card, and, depending on the program, some meals. Visit the CEA website for further details about each program.

Accommodation: Students will be housed in local student hostels, with families, or on the university campus itself. Some housing will include some meals, while other types of housing will be self-catered. Check the CEA catalog for details.

Links: CEA

Program Coordinator:
Dr. Henry Bullamore, Interim Director CIE
Tel: 301-687-4714
Fax: 301-687-1069

How to Apply: Come by the CIE office to pick up an application form, or attend the CIE study abroad fair in September, or any CIE information session at the Fuller House. CEA application forms can also be picked up at the CIE Office, or you can apply online. Application deadlines are early October for the spring semester and winter programs, and early March for summer programs, the fall semester and academic year. Please note that these are FSU deadlines. CEA deadlines may vary.