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Adjusting to Life Abroad in Harbin

Written by Sheiran Phu, (Yale University) Student Correspondent CET: Harbin, Fall 2018 Adjusting to life abroad can feel like an endless cycle of frustration. So have fun reading through my struggles so that you can avoid them if you end up deciding to study in Harbin 😉 My flight plans changed at the last minute. […]

Shanghai 101: First Impressions

Written by Belle Edeoga, (Sarah Lawrence College) Student Correspondent CET Shanghai, Fall 2018 Landing in Shanghai had the effect of me feeling both content and exhilarated. After months of waiting interspersed with information from the CET staff on what to expect during the first few days and into the term, I was excited to finally […]

FINALLY finished my homework. Now what do I do?!

Written by Margaret Jackson, (Georgetown University) Student Correspondent CET Harbin: Intensive Language, Fall 2018 Our first weekend in Harbin we had a mission to fulfill. The directions included
1) Interview a group of tourists. Why did they visit Harbin? Where are they from? 2) Find an animal to feed. Ten extra points if it’s a deer! […]

“Ignorance is the parent of fear.”

Written by Bita Kavoosi, (Colorado College) Student Correspondent CET Beijing, Fall 2018 “Ignorance is the parent of fear.” – Herman Melville After buying my plane tickets to Beijing, I began to feel some trepidation about actually going to China for a whole semester. Though I only go home for holiday breaks, I know that I […]

Photo Essay: CET Siena

Photos by Autumn Swain, (University of Virginia) Student Correspondent CET Siena, Fall 2018                    

China QRaze: Tech Advice for Your Time in China

Written by Rebekkah Mallicoat, (University of Texas at Austin) Student Correspondent CET Shanghai, Summer 2018 Travelling abroad can start out a little stressful: landing in a new place at a weird time of day, being surrounded by signs and conversations in different languages, seeing McDonald’s menu items that are completely strange, all while processing the […]

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