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 […]
Photo Essay: CET Jordan
photos by: Zahyyeh Abu-Rubieh, (Cornell University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan: Intensive Language, Spring 2020 This picture was taken at the Amman Citadel. The Amman Citadel is home to rich Jordanian history from Roman times. Due to the Roman influence, much of the site has Roman names and is related to Hercules to this day. […]
Photo Essay: Adventures of Prague
Photos by Cassidy Nelson( American University), Student Correspondent for CET Film Production at FAMU, Spring 2020 These pictures represent the first few weeks of my time here in Prague. Not only have I been absolutely fascinated with the landscape here in the city, but the landscape as well. I find myself in awe every day […]
Taking the Gratitude Pledge Seriously
Written by Hannah Mouradian (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan: Intensive Language, Spring 2020 From feeling the most excitement, the most nervousness, to the most frustrated, I am overwhelmed with the mix of emotions I have already experienced here in Amman. I am trying to allow myself to feel these emotions to their fullest extent. Some of […]
Ahlan Wa Sahlan, Again
Written by Charlotte Armistead (University of Mississippi), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan: Internship, Spring 2020 Returning to life in Jordan after five months in the United States has unexpectedly felt natural, easy even. Last summer, I studied Arabic for two months in the same area of Amman and fell in love with the language, people, and culture. While my […]
Photo Essay: CET Jordan
Written by Ann Monk (Connecticut College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan: Intensive Language, Fall 2019 One of my favorite places in Amman is the Citadel. Perched atop a hill in the center of the city, it’s the perfect place to watch the sunset, soak in the views, and listen to the call to prayer. Speaking of views, Amman […]