Written by Aashna, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Cuba, Summer 2019 During my first few days in Havana, I was absolutely enthralled with the culture and vibrancy of the city. Sure, I was nervous about being in a new place with new people, but my complete adoration of my surroundings washed away any anxiety […]
Why It’s So Hard to Leave Florence After Being There a Month
Written by Isaac V, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Florence: Italian Food, Art, and Society Summer 2019 With a cool new hairstyle, more formal clothing, and nicer shoes, Florence has truly transformed me into more of an Italian man. However, not just my wardrobe has gotten better. I’ve made tons of new friends, learned […]
The Process of Assimilating
Written by Megan, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Beijing: International Career Pathways, Summer 2019 While I have been to Beijing before, living in Beijing has given me a completely different perspective. During the previous years I’ve visited, I’ve always viewed Beijing as a dull city; I saw no vibrancy in the landscape or the […]
The Cuban Perspective
Written by Novak, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Cuba: Advances in Healthcare, Summer 2019 After the excitement of our “vacation” weekend out in the countryside, the return to Havana serves as a reminder that we have passed the halfway mark of our trip. The timers are now counting down rather than up. Come Monday, […]
My Days in Florence
Written by Angela, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Florence: Italian Food, Art, and Society, Summer 2019 My days in Florence, Italy have been filled with happiness and memorable moments. I love rolling out of bed in the morning and getting ready for the day. I sit in our living room with a window open […]
Best Way to Immerse in Chinese Culture
Written by Hugo R, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Beijing: International Career Pathways I have reached the midpoint of CET Beijing and it is sad to see how much time has passed. They do say time flies when you’re having fun! It feels just like yesterday that I stepped off my thirteen-hour flight, tired […]