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What it’s REALLY like to Live with Local Roommates in Taiwan

Written by Beatrix Damashek (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2023 Thoughts Before Arriving in Taiwan I was so anxious about living with strangers across the US and connecting with my local Taiwanese roommate. For context, I have studied Mandarin for one year and haven’t lived in college dorms since my freshman year of college. On […]

CET Beijing Weekend One

Written by Glen Sullivan (Knox College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2023 Most people know what being on a plane for thirteen hours is like, so even though that was the first thing I did on my CET journey, the beginning of my CET experience (plane, orientation, dorm life, etc.) isn’t really all that interesting compared to […]

Who is the Owner?

Written by Clarissa Ko (Clark University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2023 It doesn’t feel real. My sister and I ooh and ahh at the abundance of cuisines around every street corner. Being a tourist means looking at every moment with vibrancy. Here, 7-Eleven isn’t just a convenience store, but a new world where you can buy […]

Beijing Scavenger

Written by Dominic Bellido (Colby College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2023 My search begins with my face pressed against the cold window glass of the airplane. Although we arrive in the late afternoon, the threaded clouds that circle above Beijing make it hard for me to clearly see the rivers and green fields, old courtyards, […]

Speeches and Goodbyes: How I Learned Two Speech Acts in Chinese

Written by Laura Romig (Brown University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 At least I don’t have to give my presentation right after the girl who used physics equations. This was a comforting thought as I stepped to the podium at Renmin University. I was a flattened butterfly, pinned against the PowerPoint screen by the collective gaze of […]

Thank You Taiwan

Written by Omiete Williams (Texas A&M University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2023 As I sit down to write this final blog post, a mix of emotions rushes through me. It’s hard to believe that my study abroad journey has come to an end. The past three months have been an incredible whirlwind of experiences, learning, and […]

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

2022-2023 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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