Beijing: Culture Shock Strategies
& Other Tips
I decided to write a list of places, strategies and activities that helped me get comfortable living in Beijing with the hope that it can help future students.
13 Things I Learned from 6 Months in Colombia
Connecting with the community can take form in many different ways, but one of the ways I was able to get plugged-in was working at the local YMCA with their PLAYEE English Teaching Program. On Saturday mornings, they go into more humble communities and teach basic English through songs, games, and crafts. Working with this program was an absolute blast.
“下课休息吧”: Academic Life at CET Beijing
Written by Kaylee Henderson (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2019 One of the biggest adjustments I’ve had to make since coming to Beijing was adjusting
Our Appointment with the Colombian Court
Written by Audrey Friedline (The George Washington University), Student Correspondent CET Colombia, Fall 2019. Everything about our class trip to the Palacio de Justicia court house was shocking […]
A Few Short Days in 张家界 (Zhāngjiājiè)
Photos by Sam Schulman (Brandeis University), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Fall 2019. Cover photo caption: After descending the stairs in the rain, we were somewhat disappointed that our view was entirely obscured […]
Navigating the 餐馆 (School Canteen)
Written by Nina Udagawa (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Fall 2019. One thing I was looking most forward to for my study abroad in Shanghai was the food! […]
What I Wish I Knew Before I Came to Beijing
Written by Kaylee Henderson (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2019. I’ve had the idea to write this blog for a while […]
A few Firsts in China: The Language Pledge as an Absolute Beginner and Meeting my Family
Written by Mercedes Chen (The George Washington University), Student Correspondent CET Beijing, Fall 2019. Coming into the Intensive Chinese Language program as an absolute beginner […]
Save Money, Live Better while Getting Situated in Amman
Written by Mathu Jennings (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2019. Everyone who has spent time abroad knows starting a new life in a different country can be expensive […]
Photo Essay: CET Colombia
Photos by Jonah Bolton (Kalamazoo College) Student Correspondent, CET Colombia Fall 2019. Here we have three of our Colombian roommates (from front to back, Wilson, Jennifer, Lina) walking through the small pueblo of Ladrilleros within Buenaventura. […]