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 […]
Living, Breathing History: A Weekend Trip to Xi’an, China
Written by Kaylee Henderson (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2019 One of the integral parts to the CET Beijing program is the weekend trip to the capital of Shaanxi province, Xi’an. While the trip is not mandatory, I knew even before coming to China that I would definitely be participating—how could I pass up on […]
What it Means to Make a Home Abroad
Written by Corie Maguigad (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan: Intensive Language, Fall 2019 Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday in the United States, so it was imperative that I celebrate the holiday while here in Jordan. A bunch of the CET students and our roommates got together, made all the traditional Thanksgiving food, and spent some quality […]