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Spanish vs. Catalan: What I Wish I’d Known Before Studying in Barcelona

Written by Emily Elletson, (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities), CET Barcelona, Spring 2026 One of the main reasons I chose to study abroad in Barcelona was because Spain is known as a Spanish-speaking country, or at least that is what I thought. I knew that Catalan was spoken here, but I did not fully understand what […]

Prague in the Winter: A Fairytale End to the Semester

Written by Eliot Advani, (Claremont McKenna College), CET Prague, Fall 2025 As the weather gets colder and snow starts to fall in Prague, I have been discovering new ways to find warmth and enjoy the city. Book Stores and Poster Shops I have noticed the Knihkupectví and Antikvariat shops dotting the streets in the Old Town, but […]

Why CET Shanghai Should Be Your Next Big Decision

Written by Paola Sigüenza (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Fall 2025 As my semester in Shanghai comes to an end and my appreciation for steamed buns becomes stronger, I realized that choosing CET Shanghai was one of the best decisions I’ve made in college. Every time I call my friends who are debating whether […]

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 […]

A CET Trip to Xitou, Taiwan!

Written by Max Fischer (Carleton College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2025 After 7 weeks of studying Mandarin and a tiring week of midterms, a relaxing weekend is absolutely warranted. Thus, CET treats us to a relaxing weekend! This semester, we had the opportunity to visit Xitou, a natural site located in the mountains of central Taiwan […]

Falling in Love with Colombia and Learning How to Say Goodbye

Written by Magdalena Poling, (Carleton College), Student Correspondent for CET Colombia, Fall 2025 What I Learned During my study abroad trip in Colombia, I have learned a lot about myself as I have traveled on the emotional rollercoaster of study abroad. Looking back at my first blog post, I can see how much I have learned academically […]

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