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Photo Essay: Brandeis Midyear in Florence

Photos by Eliana Mendoza (Brandeis University), Student Correspondent for Brandeis Midyear in Florence, Fall 2023 Even after a month in Florence, I am still amazed by the city’s inherent beauty and timeless landscape (visible from Piazzale Michelangelo). Looking around the city, I not only see the material of history and art textbooks, but I am also reminded of […]

Photo Essay: Brandeis Midyear in Florence

Photos by Eliana Mendoza (Brandeis University), Student Correspondent for Brandeis Midyear in Florence, Fall 2023 During CET’s Orientation, the staff members honed in on the honeymoon phase of study abroad, in which students solely fixate on the “abroad” aspect. When I first arrived in Florence, the mixture of golden hues and classic architecture made said romantic lens difficult […]

Taking Florence with Me

Written by Ada Rose Wagar, (Brandeis University), Brandeis Midyear in Florence Fall 2021 The duality of the word “Ciao” lends itself to the mixed emotions I have upon leaving Florence. It is both a hello and a goodbye, as I feel both sad and happy. Being somewhere for almost three months is not just a visit. I developed […]

Photo Essay: Brandeis Midyear at Florence

Written by Ada Rose Wagar, (Brandeis University), Brandeis Midyear in Florence Fall 2021 Every week there is a planned activity offered by CET. This term the activities have ranged from a pasta cooking class to hiking in the local countryside. The latest activity was painting pottery by learning and using ancient techniques that were developed in Florence and are […]

My First Trip to the Grocery Store in Florence

Written by Ada Rose Wagar, (Brandeis University), Brandeis Midyear in Florence Fall 2021 Tired after exploring a farm in the Tuscan countryside, I arrived back at the apartments ready to start filling the empty fridge and cabinets. I checked the Google Maps directions to head to the largest Conad—the local chain grocery—near me. A small walking tour of our […]

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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