Written by Aliah Lloyd, (Grand Valley State University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2022. In this blog, I decided to share a couple experiences from my life these past two months.
Photo Essay: CET Siena
Photos by Anna Alberti, (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2022 Beautiful mosaic art in the Mausoleo di Galla Placidia in Ravenna! With an all-inclusive pass, we were able to explore these amazing mosaics and the history that Ravenna holds. Raise your hand if you love studying abroad! The water in Tamariu, […]
5 Things to Know Before You Go: Taiwan Edition
Written by Kaya Heimowitz, (University of Puget Sound), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 Trash trucks versus ice cream trucks, going to 7/11 every day, and other fun things! 1.Taking out the trash Taking out the trash in Taiwan involves much more coordination than you mightbe used to. In Taipei, the streets are narrow, […]
Photo Essay: CET Siena
Photos by Sarah Parks, (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2022 With my roommates Rachel and Federica in our apartment. Living in an apartment has been a fun way to get close to other people doing CET in Siena. Our apartment has a big kitchen and living room so we love hosting […]
Learning to Eat in Japan
Written Isabelle Qian, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 Sometimes, when I eat food in Japan, I find myself trying to chew thoroughly and with great concentration — kind of like a cow. I try to taste everything that I can: the hints of lemon in the fish, the specific density of […]
New Names and New Fortunes in a New Place
Written by Hana Bredstein, (University of Texas at Austin), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 After hearing a couple of anecdotes from friends about Taiwanese naming and name changing traditions, I asked my internship supervisor if I could write an article about the practice. He suggested I head to Fortunetellers’ Street near Xingtian Temple […]