Photos by Grace Nuri, (Georgetown University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2022 My friend and I in front of the King Abdullah Mosque in Amman (one of the only mosquesopen to tourists). Despite stereotypes of traditional lifestyles in the Middle East, Amman has a growing street culture. Pictured are second-hand stereos in Swaifieh Village. […]
Bridging the Gap
Written by an anonymous Gap at CET Japan student, Spring 2022 Coming to Japan, what I was most excited for was exploration. Socially, academically, and literally, the chance to break the monotonous days of American quarantine never failed to motivate me. As expected, actually arriving in Japan and navigating this exploration was terrifying. I found […]
Preparing and Adjusting to Life in Jordan
Written by Agneetta Moisio, (Vanderbilt University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2021 To be completely honest, preparing for my study abroad semester could have been a bit more thorough. I hope this blog post could help at least one future exchange student to consider a few different things before embarking on the journey to Amman. I myself returned […]
The Friendliest (i.e., Most Entertaining) Ways to Get Around Amman
Written by Caitlyn Aldersea, (University of Denver), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2021 If I could give prospective students one piece of advice in preparing for Jordan, it would be that transportation is nothing like the United States. Amman is a much bigger city than many people think, and that means getting around from place to […]
Gap Student Spotlight: Clara Grillo
“Do a gap program! I am enrolled in college now, and I was so much better prepared to handle the transition to dorm life and college academics from having had a gap year experience. Don’t be afraid of programs that look intimidating or out of your comfort zone.”
Find the خبر to your مبتدأ.
Written by Hannah Mouradian, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan: Intensive Language, Spring 2020 I take Arabic very seriously and sometimes—and by sometimes, I mean most of the time, I get frustrated with myself easily and obsess over my mistakes. As a language learner, this part of my personality is a blessing and a […]