An Initial Reflection on Identity in China
Written by Angelreana Choi (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 After experiencing much racism growing up in a conservative town in rural Missouri, I was
Exploring the Flavors of Study Abroad
Written by Omiete Williams (Texas A&M University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2023 One of the greatest joys of studying abroad has been indulging in the authentic
A Rice Farming Town in Rural Taiwan
Written by Matthew Merritt (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2023 What do you hope to experience when traveling? During class this week, I learned vocabulary
My First Friend in Beijing
Written by Angelreana Choi (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 Every CET Beijing student is paired with a 语伴 (yǔ bàn), or language partner,
The Principle of Spontaneity: Connecting with Nature in Beijing
Written by Laura Romig (Brown University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 When a group of classmates and I first encountered Beijing’s beautiful natural landscape, it was
One Month Mark of Language Study in Taiwan
Written by Omiete Williams (Texas A&M University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2023 A night market in Tainan. It’s officially been one month in Taiwan! The academic
Shei-Pa National Park
Written by Matthew Merritt (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2023 “You don’t know a place until you’ve been to its version of ‘middle of nowhere.’”
A Finely Woven Embroidery: Firsts in Beijing, China
Written by Laura Romig (Brown University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 I had just arrived in China, sticky with sweat and anticipation. And I was on
Xinyi and Dadaocheng
Written by Matthew Merritt (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2023 Hi, everyone! I’m Matthew, a rising senior at Yale University studying African American Studies (major),
Photo Essay: CET Taiwan
Photos taken by Tashi Sherpa (Middlebury College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2023 All the travels and memories!!! Orchid Island Big shoutout to my housemates Olivia, Colm,