Opening Act
Written by Dominic Bellido (Colby College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2023 On a warm Wednesday afternoon, our teachers take us to the National Museum (国家博物馆), where
F is for Fools and Friends
Written by Clarissa Ko (Clark University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2023 I have a bad relationship with directions. Just like Michael from The Office, if my
What it’s REALLY like to Live with Local Roommates in Taiwan
Written by Beatrix Damashek (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2023 Thoughts Before Arriving in Taiwan I was so anxious about living with strangers across the
CET Beijing Weekend One
Written by Glen Sullivan (Knox College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2023 Most people know what being on a plane for thirteen hours is like, so even
Who is the Owner?
Written by Clarissa Ko (Clark University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2023 It doesn’t feel real. My sister and I ooh and ahh at the abundance of
Beijing Scavenger
Written by Dominic Bellido (Colby College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2023 My search begins with my face pressed against the cold window glass of the
Speeches and Goodbyes: How I Learned Two Speech Acts in Chinese
Written by Laura Romig (Brown University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 At least I don’t have to give my presentation right after the girl who used
Thank You Taiwan
Written by Omiete Williams (Texas A&M University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2023 As I sit down to write this final blog post, a mix of emotions
Five Days of Longing for Chengdu
Written by Laura Romig (Brown University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 Time: Approximately 5:30 AMLocation: Chengdu, in China’s Sichuan Province Sunrise splintered off rays between the
Exploring Taroko Gorge and Indigenous History in Hualien County
Written by Matthew Merritt (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2023 It’s Sunday, July 30th, which means I’m leaving Taiwan in 6 days. Soon, I will