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I Wanna Be a Ninja

Written by Cody Simpson, (University of Kansas), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 Shrine leading up to Iga When you hear the word Japan, one of the things that may come to mind is the Samurai. The Samurai warrior existed for centuries and they were known for not only being extremely loyal to their […]

Photo Essay: CET Jordan

Photos by Grace Nuri, (Georgetown University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2022 Two guys smoking hookah at sunset overlooking Palestine. The picture was taken at Mount Nebo, where Moses saw the promised land according to the Bible’s Old Testament. It is so interesting to see from above what three religions consider the holy land […]

New Names and New Fortunes in a New Place

Written by Hana Bredstein, (University of Texas at Austin), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 After hearing a couple of anecdotes from friends about Taiwanese naming and name changing traditions, I asked my internship supervisor if I could write an article about the practice. He suggested I head to Fortunetellers’ Street near Xingtian Temple […]

“Nihongo Jouzu” and Gauging Your Progress in Your Target Language

Written by Josh Gill, (Rice University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 There is a two word phrase known to every language learner of the Japanese language. That phrase is “Nihongo Jouzu” (kanji: 日本語上手), which literally translates to “Japanese very good”. At first glance, this phrase seems like a great indicator that you are […]

Tick Tock: My Time in Jordan is Almost Over

Written by Meg Buzbee, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2022 I’m sitting in my living room for the first time in a week. The drying rack by the window is weighed down with nearly all my clothes, one pair of pants is stained a little red from the bright sand at Wadi […]

Photo Essay: CET Taiwan

Photos by Tamaki Hashiramoto, (Bates College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 We watched a Taiwanese opera at the 台北表演術中心. The opera was performed in Taizhu, which is very different from Chinese. It had Chinese and English subtitles, but unfortunately, they were too small to read. The story was very new to me, 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