Maokong: Taipei’s Famous Tea Town
Written by Thomas Lu (Pitzer College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2026 When Mia (CET Taiwan Student Life Coordinator) sends the weekly newsletter with a field trip
Language Pledge, Lantern Festival, and more at CET Beijing
Written by Emily Peng (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Spring 2026 I expected a lot of things from my first week at CET Beijing, but
My Chinese Improved so Much, I Dream in it Now
Written by Nicholas Chou (Carleton College), Student at CET Beijing, Janterm 2026 Have you ever wondered, how much can my Chinese skills improve in one month?
Why CET Shanghai Should Be Your Next Big Decision
Written by Paola Sigüenza (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Fall 2025 As my semester in Shanghai comes to an end and my appreciation for
A CET Trip to Xitou, Taiwan!
Written by Max Fischer (Carleton College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2025 After 7 weeks of studying Mandarin and a tiring week of midterms, a relaxing weekend
Study Abroad in Beijing, China: Chengdu, 13 Ming Tombs, and More
Photos taken by Audrey Pegouske (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2025 The Nuances of Modern China There are some significant things I have come to
My Guizhou Side Quests
Written by Paola Sigüenza (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Fall 2025 One of the best parts of CET Shanghai has been the Traveling Seminar. Every
Beyond the Classroom Walls: Cultural Revelations in Beijing
Photos taken by Audrey Pegouske (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2025 A student’s responsibilities largely revolve around academic involvement, presentation prep, and seemingly endless rounds
Travels Around Taiwan
Written by Max Fischer (Carleton College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2025 Taipei is an incredible city. It’s a great place to spend a term abroad. The
Academics at CET Shanghai: More Than Just the Classroom
Written by Paola Sigüenza (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Fall 2025 Today I want to talk about a topic that most students don’t get excited