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CET Beijing Weekend One

Written by Glen Sullivan (Knox College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2023 Most people know what being on a plane for thirteen hours is like, so even though that was the first thing I did on my CET journey, the beginning of my CET experience (plane, orientation, dorm life, etc.) isn’t really all that interesting compared to […]

Beijing Scavenger

Written by Dominic Bellido (Colby College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2023 My search begins with my face pressed against the cold window glass of the airplane. Although we arrive in the late afternoon, the threaded clouds that circle above Beijing make it hard for me to clearly see the rivers and green fields, old courtyards, […]

Speeches and Goodbyes: How I Learned Two Speech Acts in Chinese

Written by Laura Romig (Brown University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 At least I don’t have to give my presentation right after the girl who used physics equations. This was a comforting thought as I stepped to the podium at Renmin University. I was a flattened butterfly, pinned against the PowerPoint screen by the collective gaze of […]

Five Days of Longing for Chengdu

Written by Laura Romig (Brown University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 Time: Approximately 5:30 AMLocation: Chengdu, in China’s Sichuan Province Sunrise splintered off rays between the dark, distant spikes of apartment buildings; the city yawned itself awake. We were huddled in front of the high-speed railway station, yawning as well, backpacks straps tugged tight and holding […]

An Initial Reflection on Identity in China

Written by Angelreana Choi (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 After experiencing much racism growing up in a conservative town in rural Missouri, I was excited to live in China, where my East Asian-looking face would allow me to be a part of the majority, for two years. Being in Beijing has been a breath […]

My First Friend in Beijing

Written by Angelreana Choi (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 Every CET Beijing student is paired with a 语伴 (yǔ bàn), or language partner, to facilitate a smoother transition to life in Beijing and to aid with language growth and acquisition. Many yǔ bàn grab dinner with us, help us study for our exams, […]

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

2022-2023 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

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