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Florence: College

In Between a Tourist and a Local

Photos by Eliana Mendoza (Brandeis University), Student Correspondent for Brandeis Midyear in Florence, Fall 2023 As I now approach the latter half of my time in Florence, I have truly been trying to savor the remainder of these fleeting moments. This city is home to such a rich history with defining landmarks like the Duomo or Cupola del […]

The Frenzy that Started my Life in Firenze 

Written by Cristina Pines (Cornell University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Fall 2023 As I watched crew members remove my suitcase from the airplane just before departing for Florence, I knew I was in for a treat. There is no way I’m starting my time abroad without my bag, I thought. Surely, that wasn’t actually my bag!   My […]

Photo Essay: CET Florence

Photos by Natalie Rosenberg (Cornell University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2023 I went to a pasta-making class with two friends. We toured the Sant’Ambrogio market and then made two kinds of fresh pasta in the home of a local! One of the fresh pasta we made at our pasta class was pear ravioli. It was super […]

Photo Essay: CET Florence

Photos taken by Madeline Warren  (University of Wisconsin- Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2023 Spring has sprung in Florence! The weather has been amazing. The wisteria seen here can be found all over the city. It surely is a blessing to be here at such a beautiful time of the year. CET planned yet another amazing […]

Advice for a Study Abroad Student in Florence

Written by Eden Comer  (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2023 The quickest semester of my life is drawing to a close! As this is my last blog post, I wanted to share some advice with any future Florence study abroad student. Pack warmer than you think, and travel essentials should be #1 priority. Contrary to […]

Photo Essay: CET Florence

Photos taken by Madeline Warren  (University of Wisconsin- Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2023 This month was filled with family time, being a tourist and sightseeing, and volunteering! My family visited me in Florence, so I took them to all the touristy spots around town, including Piazzale Michelangelo, as pictured here. They got a kick out […]

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

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