Amman’s Development of Arabic Learning Programs for Non-Native Speakers
Written by Silas Gaughran-Bedell, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Spring 2024 Amman has developed into one of the Arab World’s premiere cities for Arabic learning,
Jordan’s Run at the Asia Cup
Written by Silas Gaughran-Bedell, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Spring 2024 I’ve always been an avid sports fan. However, like many other Americans, I struggled
Moments
Photos taken by Elaine Pollard, (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 Moments. Big and small. My last blog post in Jordan will be a
Qahwa and Kanafa: A Peek into Jordanian Hospitality
Written by Madeleine Shaw, (Dartmouth College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 For my last blog post before heading back to the States, I thought I
Halfway Through: What CET Jordan is REALLY Like
Photos taken by Elaine Pollard, (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 Living in Amman has been such a different experience than I expected. I
The Connections between Love and Art in Jordan
Photos taken by Elaine Pollard, (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 The Arabic language has over 12 million words, not to mention the many
What it Means to Study Arabic in Jordan
Written by Madeleine Shaw, (Dartmouth College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 Flashcards are forbidden here in Jordan. Instead of word-to-word memorization, our teachers emphasize learning
Day Trips on Day Trips: Exploring Jordan
Written by Madeleine Shaw, (Dartmouth College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 Wadi Mujib River Hike I didn’t think I was going to make it— the
Photo Essay: CET Jordan
Photos taken by Elaine Pollard, (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 Photography is one of my favorite ways to reflect back on fond
Getting Oriented in Amman
Written by Madeleine Shaw, (Dartmouth College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 I’ve eaten more hummus this week alone than in my whole life. From the