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Back-to-Back-to-Back Activities in Beijing

Written by Alice Chen (Wofford College), Student Correspondent for Middlebury in Beijing, Spring 2025 Temple of Heaven (天坛) Middlebury in Beijing students and roommates teamed up with CET students and roommates and we headed off to the Temple of Heaven together in a bus. It reminded me of my elementary field trip days! The Temple of Heaven is […]

Why You Should Study Abroad in Italy During the Fall 

Debating whether to study abroad in Italy in the fall, spring, or summer?  In an ideal world, you’d be able to study abroad for the entirety of a year—but if you have to choose just one term, we believe fall in Italy would be a great time! Whether you’re drawn to the crisp weather, smaller […]

CET Brazil: Samba, São Paulo Museum of Art, and More

Photos taken by Elinor Ketelhohn (Columbia University), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil (Social Justice), Spring 2025 São Paulo Museum of Art Exploring the iconic São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP)—a space where bold architecture meets some of the finest collections of art in Latin America. Here, some of our students are examining the painting Criança morta (1944) by Candido […]

CET Colombia: San Basilio de Palenque, La Boquilla y Cartagena 

Written by Jasbeth Medrano, (University of Texas at San Antonio), Student Correspondent for CET Colombia, Spring 2025 Palenque: Nombre masculino – Lugar alejado y de difícil acceso en el que se refugiaban los esclavos negros fugitivos.  In a general sense, this definition is accurate: a palenque is technically a geographically hard to reach place in which black […]

What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad in Florence

Written by Patty Bessie (Columbia University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2025 Studying abroad in Florence is, in many ways, a dream come true. Art, history, gelato on every corner—what could possibly go wrong? Well, a few things, actually. While Florence is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, there are definitely some quirks and […]

8 Japanese Filler Words To Know 

Ever catch yourself saying “uh” or “like” while thinking? You’re not alone—filler words are a natural part of speech. Japanese has its own set of fillers that play a key role in everyday conversation. Like in English, they’re common in casual speech but can appear in formal settings too. Whether you’re a student or language […]

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