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Trips to Nara, Kyoto, Miyama, and Kobe from Osaka, Japan

Photos taken by Nicholas Yee (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2024 Making Matcha in Nara A trip to Nara with our OGU housemates would not be complete without a demonstration of matcha making! At this highly-rated establishment, matcha is made combining modern equipment with traditional techniques to create something delectable. Sushiro Dinner with たいが(from OGU […]

Halfway Through a Summer in Shanghai

Photos taken by Aurora Brendtke (University of Michigan), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Summer 2024 Home Far From Home This is a little breath of Europe right next door to Donghua University, a place where I have met for interviews and meetings with my teacher. It is a popular place to hide from the sun and experience a […]

The Beginning of a Summer Studying in Beijing

Photos taken by Juliano Dantas Portela (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2024 Host University During orientation at Capital Normal University (CNU), we participated in a scavenger hunt to explore the campus with our 语伴 (yǔbàn – language partner) and CET friends. One of the tasks was to take a photo with a CNU staff […]

Five Essential Tips for Navigating Italy: A First-Time Traveler’s Guide

Written by Eliza Ward (Meredith College), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2024 Culture shock, jet lag, homesickness, new environment, and language—oh my! The possibilities are endless when traveling to a new country. I remember my first time arriving in Italy feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and lost at times. I was unaware of the language, typical routines, dos and […]

Falling in Love with Food in Shanghai

Written by Natalie Chen (Washington University in St. Louis), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Spring 2024 With only one month left in my semester, there are already a few things (and many people) that I am dreading saying goodbye to come June. I’ll miss the coffee shops near campus, my aesthetically-pleasing internship commute, and the convenience of using WeChat for everything. However, […]

Deepening of Bonds in the Beginning of Spring at Japan

Photos by Yuna Guu (ArtCenter College of Design), Student Correspondent for AICAD in Japan, Spring 2024 Ikebana Workshop  Ikebana (生け花), otherwise known as kadō (華道), refers to the art of Japanese flower arrangement based on Buddhist philosophy. CET arranged an Ikebana workshop for all students and we had the opportunity to learn from a professional. The teacher gave students a demonstration, 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