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Moments of Pause in Taipei

Written by Natalie Kim (Wesleyan University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2026 There is no jaywalking in Taipei. I’ve always associated cities with a bit of chaos. But unlike any American city I’ve ever visited, the crosswalk signals in Taipei are taken quite seriously. When the little pixelated man turns red, no matter if there is a […]

Essential Tips for Studying Abroad in Shanghai: Phones, VPNs, and More

Photos taken by Avellina Colacurcio (Wellesley College), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Summer 2026 Spending my summer in Shanghai was a great experience. As we wrap up the program, I look forward to returning to my home in the States, but I know I will deeply miss everyone I have met here. After spending two months here, I […]

How Local Friendships Shaped My Study Abroad Experience in Taiwan

Written by Victor Park (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2026 One of the greatest benefits of the CET Taiwan program is having local roommates and language partners. They not only help us practice Chinese, but also allow us to learn more about Taiwanese culture through everyday experiences. We often eat dinner together, go to the […]

What I Learned from My Education Internship in Taiwan

Written by Victor Park (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2026 At Yale, I study Mathematics and Economics. However, I have always had a strong interest in education and in understanding how students learn differently. Because of this, I was excited when the CET Taiwan program gave me the opportunity to intern at Life in Life, […]

Learning Traditional Chinese from Simplified Chinese in Taiwan

Written by Victor Park (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2026 Adjusting to Traditional Chinese Characters When I first started studying Chinese in Taiwan, one of the biggest adjustments was getting used to traditional Chinese characters, 繁體字. Before coming to Taiwan, I was more familiar with simplified Chinese, 简体字, so at first even basic reading felt […]

How to Get Around Beijing While Studying Abroad

Photos taken by Yunhan Liu (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2026 From subways with cars separated by temperature preferences to bikes that only cost 1.99 RMB (around 0.29 cents USD), getting around in Beijing couldn’t be easier. Plus, all of the public transportation options makes it easy to lower your carbon footprint when studying abroad! […]

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

Learn more about studying abroad with CET

Learn more about studying abroad with CET