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Progress, Perfectionism, and Learning to Try: Language Pledge

Written by Emma Tilley, (Brown University) Student Correspondent CET Beijing, Fall 2018 With a month left, we’ve arrived at the point in the semester where finals and the plane ride home are in sight, and there’s just enough time to apply the wisdom gained from reflection. I didn’t arrive as an absolute beginner in Chinese, […]

Language Learning Outside of Class

Written by Bryn O’Hara, (College of the Holy Cross) Student Correspondent CET Beijing, Fall 2018 Living in China and learning Mandarin is all about getting out of your comfort zone and practice, practice, practice!  Below are three ways CET helps me practice speaking Chinese outside of the classroom while having fun doing so: Chinese Table […]

Exploring Salvador's Past, Present, & Future

Written by Sinclair Blue, (Georgetown University) Student Correspondent CET Brazil, Fall 2018 “Parece que não vai fazer calor Talvez não lhe agrade a pulseira Do senhor do bonfim Mas mande notícias de salvador Manda notícia de Salvador” –     Noticias de Salvadoer, Luedji Luna, Salvador was the first capital of Brazil, and with good reason. […]

Awestruck in Calabria, Italy

Written by Cosima Smith, (University of Virginia) Student Correspondent CET Siena, Fall 2018 People have a love for Tuscany that is literally incredible–there are stories written about living and loving and exploring the countryside of Florence and the surrounding cities while the rest of Italy is, quite unfortunately, ignored. I mean, some of my favorite […]

My commute to my internship

Photos by Victoria Ontiveros, (Johns Hopkins University) Student Correspondent CET Shanghai, Fall 2018 Donghua University is in downtown Shanghai, so we’re only a five minute walk to the metro. We have class in the building across from the dorm, but my commute to my internship is about 40 minutes. One thing that took me a […]

What you'll need for a semester in China (and what you won't)

Written by Emma Tilley, (Brown University) Student Correspondent CET Beijing, Fall 2018 It’s hard to believe we’ve been at CET for almost three weeks now! Since it feels like we’re just starting to settle in, I’d like to first reflect on my packing decisions, since these have the potential to affect your experience greatly 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