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Eating My Way Through Beijing

Written by Alyson Mina (Colby College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Janterm 2025 When coming to China I knew one the best parts was going to be the food. I was so excited to try authentic Chinese food after having Panda Express at my mall so many times. After arriving I was so excited to […]

A Journey of Being a Local Language Partner at CET Taiwan 

Written by Hua Hsieh, Local Roommate for CET Taiwan, Summer 2023, Spring 2024, and Fall 2024 It’s still unbelievable to me that I’ve been a language partner three times. That shows just how much I love CET’s program and how addicted I am to making friends from other countries. Of course, I still cherish all the […]

I Cannot Escape Good Art

Photos taken by Asher Savel (Bowdoin College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Fall 2024 Trying to Eat My Own Art: Cooking Class On a weary Monday night, I was starving from traveling to Naples. I was hungry, and I did not want to spend money. I needed to cook! Cooking is lovely, especially for someone who wants […]

Beyond the Classroom with CET

Written by Harper Schrader, (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2024 What do you do in Jordan besides attend classes? Excursions, of course! One of the best parts of studying abroad in Jordan is the excursions! These trips are not only fun but also designed to enhance your learning experience. Often, professors assign tasks during […]

My Trip to Medellín: A Stairmaster, Thrifting, and Much More

Written by Ozioma Odocha (Wellesley College), CET Colombia Student, Fall 2024 Hello everyone, I have finally made the time to write about my experience in Medellín! Medellín is the second largest city in Colombia as well as one of the most popular cities to visit in Colombia. I had a unique experience there and I […]

The Village of Tekoa Pyau

Photos taken by Kennedy Campbell (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, Fall 2024 Day 1: Arrival and Introduction to Village Life About half an hour outside of the city center lies the Urban Indigenous Village of Tekoa Pyau where our CET program would be staying for the weekend. On our first day, we were warmly welcomed by […]

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