My First 10 Experiences Studying Abroad in Siena, Italy
Written by Maya Lambdin (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Fall 2026 First CET excursion. Cortona, a beautiful hilltop town in Tuscany. We spent the day
Moments of Pause in Taipei
Written by Natalie Kim (Wesleyan University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2026 There is no jaywalking in Taipei. I’ve always associated cities with a bit of chaos.
Navigating Siesta Culture in Barcelona
Written by Rayan Lahlou-Nabil, (Northwestern University), CET Jordan in Barcelona, Fall 2026 Coming from the city of Chicago, where people are constantly walking in and out
When in Prague: A Guide to Your First Week with CET Prague
Written by Charlotte Dixon, (Pomona College), CET Prague, Fall 2026 What to Pack (and What I Forgot) I’d be lying if I said I didn’t forget a
How to Spend a Weekend in Cali, Colombia
Written by Aina Bandele, (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Colombia, Fall 2026 Salsa and Santa Elena I used to treat weekends as time to catch
Getting Settled in São Paulo: Zoomed In and Out
Written by Isabella Moss, (Oberlin College), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, (Social Justice), Fall 2026 Orientation: Bateria at PUC Our week-long orientation in São Paulo really helped us
Essential Tips for Studying Abroad in Shanghai: Phones, VPNs, and More
Photos taken by Avellina Colacurcio (Wellesley College), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Summer 2026 Spending my summer in Shanghai was a great experience. As we wrap up the
How Local Friendships Shaped My Study Abroad Experience in Taiwan
Written by Victor Park (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2026 One of the greatest benefits of the CET Taiwan program is having local roommates and
What I Learned from My Education Internship in Taiwan
Written by Victor Park (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2026 At Yale, I study Mathematics and Economics. However, I have always had a strong interest
Learning Traditional Chinese from Simplified Chinese in Taiwan
Written by Victor Park (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2026 Adjusting to Traditional Chinese Characters When I first started studying Chinese in Taiwan, one of