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
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,