Taking the Gratitude Pledge Seriously
Written by Hannah Mouradian (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan: Intensive Language, Spring 2020 From feeling the most excitement, the most nervousness, to the most frustrated, I
Ahlan Wa Sahlan, Again
Written by Charlotte Armistead (University of Mississippi), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan: Internship, Spring 2020 Returning to life in Jordan after five months in the United States has unexpectedly
A Guide to Overcoming the First Day Jitters (And Beyond)
Written by Meredith Berger (Washington University in St. Louis), Student Correspondent for CET Prague, Fall 2019 The classic ominous warning, “the first 24 hours of study
Transcendental Love
Written by Jonah Bolton (Kalamazoo College) Student Correspondent for CET Colombia, Fall 2019 I thought I would be immune to the emotional ups and downs that my university
Photo Essay: CET Photography at FAMU
Photos by Luke Meares, (Pomona College) Student Correspondent for CET Photography at FAMU, Fall 2019 Outside the National Theatre of Prague before the Cunning Little Vixen
Photo Essay: CET Jordan
Written by Ann Monk (Connecticut College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan: Intensive Language, Fall 2019 One of my favorite places in Amman is the Citadel. Perched atop a
An Internship Reflection
Written by Taylor Eilers (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Prague, Fall 2019 As the semester comes to a close, I would like to take
Living, Breathing History: A Weekend Trip to Xi’an, China
Written by Kaylee Henderson (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2019 One of the integral parts to the CET Beijing program is the weekend trip to
Photo Essay: Brandeis Midyear in Florence
Photos by Caroline McLaughlin, (Brandeis University), Brandeis Midyear in Florence Fall 2019 Palazzo Vecchio: My favourite landmark of Florence (~3 minute walk from our apartment). ditta Artigianale is
Packing Tips for your Trip Abroad
(+ Taiwan-Specific Tips)
As I prepare to leave Taiwan, I’ve been thinking a lot about my luggage. Not just how to fit as many boxes of Taiwanese pineapple cakes into my luggage as possible, but also how I could have packed better before coming to Taiwan. I’m going to share with you what I learned about packing for a semester abroad and what you can do to pack smarter!