Written by Cody Simpson, (University of Kansas), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 When I was selecting my summer study abroad program, I knew that I wanted to apply for an intensive language program. I wanted to challenge myself and try to improve my language speaking skills as quickly as possible. I knew that […]
Photo Essay: CET Siena
Photos by Sarah Parks, (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2022 With my roommates Rachel and Federica in our apartment. Living in an apartment has been a fun way to get close to other people doing CET in Siena. Our apartment has a big kitchen and living room so we love hosting […]
Learning to Eat in Japan
Written Isabelle Qian, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 Sometimes, when I eat food in Japan, I find myself trying to chew thoroughly and with great concentration — kind of like a cow. I try to taste everything that I can: the hints of lemon in the fish, the specific density of […]
New Names and New Fortunes in a New Place
Written by Hana Bredstein, (University of Texas at Austin), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 After hearing a couple of anecdotes from friends about Taiwanese naming and name changing traditions, I asked my internship supervisor if I could write an article about the practice. He suggested I head to Fortunetellers’ Street near Xingtian Temple […]
Photo Essay: CET Jordan
Photos by Grace Nuri, (Georgetown University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2022 Climbing a pedestal at the Amman Citadel in Jabal, Amman. The view was even better from there compared to on the mountain itself My friend Meg sitting in the bed of a truck, on our drive on the cliffs of the wadis […]
Move over Chocolate Milk, Taiwanese Papaya Milk is the Flavor of the Summer
Written by Elissa DeTellis, (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 Taiwan’s flavored milk industry is popping off with fun and delicious flavors that I neverknew I needed. Me at a night market trying watermelon and papaya milk. (Photo Credit: Hana Bredstein) I am a dairy lover, from cheese, ice cream, to […]