Written by Hana Bredstein, (University of Texas at Austin), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 As we trekked through the lush green forest, I realized how refreshing it was to be backin nature for the first time in weeks. CET had organized a hiking day trip near Fulong, asmall coastal town on a peninsula […]
Photo Essay: CET Jordan
Photos by Bailey Melton, (Columbus State University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2022 In Jordan, cafés are located on every corner it seems! This café, Lavista, was located in the Al-Amir Hamzah neighborhood in Amman. the Lavista café was floral-themed and absolutely beautiful. I was able to visit this café with my language partner, […]
Photo Essay: CET Taiwan
Photos by Tamaki Hashiramoto, (Bates College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 I am obsessed with Taiwanese local foods. Food stands are everywhere and SO cheap. This bowl of wanton noodle soup was about 2 dollars. I joined a language table organized by POLYGLOT. There were tables for Japanese, Chinese, and English speakers. Unfortunately, […]
My Daily Routine in Osaka, Japan
Written by Ryan Sowers, (Wabash College), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 Summer in Osaka with CET is an intensive program; each day is packed with things to do, places to go, and, of course, homework. First, I usually wake up around 7:00. When I manage to pull myself out of bed early enough, […]
Photo Essay: CET Taiwan
Photos by Marwa Bouthim, (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 This is the famous Waiao beach, located in Yilan County. This beach is a haven for surfers. My friend and I took the train from Taipei and stayed there overnight. We rented surf boards and enjoyed the weekend there. It […]
Photo Essay: CET Florence
Photos by Grace Mackesey, (University of Wisconsin), Students Correspondent for CET Florence, Summer 2022 Grace Mackesey hanging out at her apartment enjoying the sunset. I was pleasantly surprised to find a fan in my bedroom upon arrival. I was even more charmed by the authenticity in the details of the apartment. Roomates Ella Smith and […]