
A Day in the Life as a Study Abroad Student in Barcelona
Written by Emily Elletson, (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities), CET Barcelona, Spring 2026 I never expected that a normal weekday studying abroad could include a sunrise

Exploring Italy with CET Program Activities
Written by Ava Marcus (Cornell University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2026 Arriving in a new country can be overwhelming, as you have a long list of

Settling Into São Paulo: Carnaval and Welcome Week
Written by Diego Alberto Felix-Trejo, (University of Michigan), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, (Social Justice), Spring 2026 You’ll get plenty of time to settle into the rhythm of

Carnivals, Cheffing, and Contradas
Written by Aaditya Kotadia (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Spring 2026 Wandering in Venice During the annual Carnival, me and 8 other CET students explored

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

10 Culture Shocks That Might Surprise You in Cali, Colombia
Written by Sam Lambert, (Berea College), Student Correspondent for CET Colombia, Spring 2026 I’ve been in Cali for about a month now, so I guess you could

Moving to a New City, New Life, New Experiences in Prague
Written by Jasmine Garcia-De Los Santos, (Mount Holyoke College), CET Film Production at FAMU, Spring 2026 It would be a lie to say getting on the plane

Eating like the Catalan People (It’s the Best)
Written by Kristina Mortenson, (University of Minnesota), CET Barcelona, Spring 2026 Pinchos I got the opportunity to try Pinchos, small, bite-sized dishes that originate in northern Spain!

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

Best Things to Do in Barcelona for Study Abroad Students
Written by Emily Elletson, (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities), CET Barcelona, Spring 2026 I want to give advice to anyone studying abroad in Barcelona and share