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Getting Settled in São Paulo: Zoomed In and Out

Written by Isabella Moss, (Oberlin College), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, (Social Justice), Fall 2026 Orientation: Bateria at PUC Our week-long orientation in São Paulo really helped us get to know our way around our neighborhood, Perdizes, and the city at large. As a musically inclined person myself, one of the highlights of orientation was the bateria lesson […]

Looking Deeper: Language, Paraty, and My Final Semester Abroad in Brazil

Written by Diego Alberto Felix-Trejo, (University of Michigan), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, (Social Justice), Spring 2026 A Note on Portuguese for Spanish Speakers One thing that made studying abroad in Brazil less intimidating for me was already being a Spanish speaker. There is enough overlap between Spanish and Portuguese that it becomes easier to build confidence quickly, […]

What It’s Like Traveling to Salvador While Studying Abroad in Brazil

Written by Diego Alberto Felix-Trejo, (University of Michigan), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, (Social Justice), Spring 2026 Although you’ll spend the majority of the program in São Paulo, the city is only a small piece of Brazil and doesn’t reflect the entirety of what the country has to offer. That’s why one of the most impactful experiences you’ll […]

Settling Into São Paulo: Carnaval and Welcome Week

Written by Diego Alberto Felix-Trejo, (University of Michigan), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, (Social Justice), Spring 2026 You’ll get plenty of time to settle into the rhythm of São Paulo. Classes begin the second week after you arrive, but that first week feels easy because it’s syllabus week. During the third week, we had time off while most […]

Why I Chose to Study Abroad in São Paulo, Brazil

Written by Diego Alberto Felix-Trejo, (University of Michigan), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, (Social Justice), Spring 2026 Why I Chose to Study Abroad in São Paulo, Brazil When choosing to study abroad you’ll most likely notice that the most popular destinations are in Europe. It’s the home to many cultures that have been shipped to the US and […]

Reais & Realities: Budgeting while Studying Abroad in Brazil

Written by Reign Williams, (Syracuse University), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, (Social Justice), Fall 2025 When I first arrived in Brazil, I thought I was well prepared for anything. The language, the food, and even the bus system! What I was not ready for was the exchange rate, although cheaper than the dollar, the reais start to add […]

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