The Beginning of a Summer Studying Abroad in Osaka, Japan
Written by Nicholas Yee (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2024 Dotonbori The bustling nightlife of Dotonbori on full display. Dotonbori’s shopping street is full of
From the Great Wall to Chengdu’s Panda Valley: Embracing Chinese Culture Through Extracurricular Activities and Excursions
Photos taken by Juliano Dantas Portela (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2024 Traditional Chinese Art I took this picture in a 书法 (shūfǎ – calligraphy)
Navigating Studying Abroad in Taiwan as an Introvert: Don’t Let Yourself Sit Still
Written by Niklas Gamble (University of Minnesota), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2024 I am an introvert. Back home in the States, I am a creature of
Let’s Talk Traditions: The Palio in Siena
Written by Eliza Ward (Meredith College), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2024 In Italy, many regions and cities have their own significant traditions. In Siena, however, the
Brazilian Slang Words in Portuguese
Learn some slang words as a window to a culture—here’s a list of seven Brazilian slang words. Brazil is the largest country in South America
Three Weeks, Endless Memories: My CET Siena Adventures
Written by Eliza Ward (Meredith College), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2024 The saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” is true, especially when you are studying
The Beginning of a Summer Studying in Beijing
Photos taken by Juliano Dantas Portela (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2024 Host University During orientation at Capital Normal University (CNU), we participated in
Exploring and Studying in Shanghai with CET
Photos taken by Aurora Brendtke (University of Michigan), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Summer 2024 Public Transportation The very first transportation I took in Shanghai was the
Firsts in Florence
Written by Mia Hermansen (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Summer 2024 As a first-time international traveler, the list of things that could go wrong was
A Weekend in Paraty, Brazil
Photos taken by Anna Hobbins (Tulane University), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, Spring 2024 Situated halfway between our host city of São Paulo and the vibrant Rio de