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Benvenuti a Firenze: Studying Abroad in Florence, Italy for a Summer

Written by Sofia Gonzalez (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Summer 2026 Studying abroad is an amazing opportunity, but adjusting to life in a different country can be hard. This blog post will cover my experience during the first few days of the program as well as some of my broader thoughts and goals for […]

La Primavera (The Spring) in Florence, Italy

Written by Ava Marcus (Cornell University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2026 Florence has been an exciting city to explore, housing museums overflowing with art and restaurants serving delicious food. However, now that the weather is very sunny and warm, spring is the perfect time to engage in outdoor activities and appreciate the beauty of the city’s […]

My Home Away From Home 

Written by Ava Marcus (Cornell University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2026 Florence has been an incredible city to study abroad in, offering wonders everywhere I turn. While it was initially difficult to settle down roots in a new country and find ways to adapt, Florence is filled with an abundance of life that helped me establish […]

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 places to visit and activities to try, but you may be unsure of the best way to accomplish everything. Or the opposite can be true—you might have no idea what […]

A Florentine Day in my Life with CET

Written by Ava Marcus (Cornell University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2026 I’m a pre-medical student at Cornell University who is from Long Island, New York. I am involved at Cornell as the Distance Captain of Track Club, a Genetics Teacher’s Assistant, and a Biology Tutor. In my free time, I enjoy reading at the beach, […]

Historical Sites and Museums in Florence, Italy

Written by Ella Ramchand (Boston College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Fall 2025 One of the highlights of studying abroad is the site visits. Learning about world-renowned artworks and Renaissance history is fascinating enough as it is, but being able to see them in person through class field trips is an unparalleled experience. As an art history and […]

CET Jordan: Academic Consultation Board

Over the years, we’ve built a strong network of locally-based faculty that we’re proud to call our peers. These faculty make up our Academic Consultation Board—a select group of local voices and thought leaders that help advise and shape components of the CET Jordan program. 

Board members support the program in many ways, including but not limited to:

  • Leveraging topical expertise to help develop courses, including field-based components.
  • Teaching courses or guest lectures for CET Jordan and custom programs
  • Recommending and providing academic resources for research

Academic Consultation Board Members

  • Dr. Bader Al Madi | American University of Madaba, PhD, Sociology, Political Science
  • Dr. Amani El Serhan | University of Jordan, PhD, Women's Studies
  • Dr. Amani Qashmar | University of Jordan, PhD, Education
  • Dr. Areej Alawzi | University of Jordan, PhD, English Literature/Translation
  • Dr. Ahmad Al Khrisha | World Islamic Sciences & Education University, PhD, Arabic Language & Literature

Learn more about studying abroad with CET

Learn more about studying abroad with CET