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Photo Essay: CET Siena

Photos by Autumn Swain, (University of Virginia) Student Correspondent CET Siena, Fall 2018                    

Good Things Happen to Those Who Go

Written by Elena Sinagra (Sarah Lawrence College) Student Correspondent CET Siena, Spring 2018 The end of the semester is in sight.  And of the flood of emotions that come with any ending, sadness, excitement, fear, relief, the thing that I am feeling the most right now is confusion.  Something that I had been planning for so long […]

Stay the Weekend in Siena.. Take a Walk

Written by Elena Sinagra (Sarah Lawrence College) Student Correspondent CET Siena, Spring 2018 I remember quite vividly during orientation in the fall, when the get to know you questions were proposed to us and one of them was, “What are you most excited about studying abroad?” Nearly everyone went around the room and said that they were […]

Celebrating Birthdays in Siena

Written by Elena Sinagra (Sarah Lawrence College) Student Correspondent CET Siena, Spring 2018 This past week I was lucky enough to celebrate my birthday in Siena as well as take a trip to the small Tuscan town of San Gimignano for our Sienese Art and Architecture class.  What was even more special was that I was able […]

Three Things I Learned Last Semester to Improve This Semester

Written by Elena Sinagra (Sarah Lawrence College) Student Correspondent CET Siena, Spring 2018 These last couple of days have gone by quickly as I have transitioned back to Siena.  I’ve been busy with unpacking and filling out residence forms, introductions to new students and teachers and over all getting back into the groove.  I was away from […]

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

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