Peaks to Parks: A List of the Best Nature Spots in Taiwan
Need a break from the city? Here are some of the best spots in and around Taipei to hike and connect with nature. Known as a paradise for
Studying Abroad in Taipei: A Chance Encounter at Zhongshan Park
Written by Thomas Lu (Pitzer College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2026 One misty afternoon, I got out of class and decided I needed to be outside
If You Have A Free Weekend In Beijing, Here Are My Recommendations
Written by Emily Peng (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Spring 2026 Waking up on a Saturday morning at CET Beijing with nothing to do is a
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