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Photo Essay: CET Jordan

Photos taken by  Elaine Pollard, (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 Photography is one of my favorite ways to reflect back on fond memories. Each photo has a unique thumbprint, depending on the location it was taken in, the angles used, the time of day it was taken at, and the chosen subject. […]

Getting Oriented in Amman

Written by Madeleine Shaw, (Dartmouth College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 I’ve eaten more hummus this week alone than in my whole life. From the delicious food to the welcoming people, my semester with CET in Amman has been off to a terrific start.   In the days leading up to my departure for Jordan, I […]

Leaving Jordan with a Heart Filled with Love

Photos taken by Ruofei Shang (Boston University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 The last few days of CET Jordan summer were, to say the least, fulfilling and reflective. Two months of summer magically flew by, and many of us found ourselves just starting to form deeper bonds with our classmates and other members of the CET […]

Exchanging Languages and Cultures in Jordan

Written by Clemencia El Antouri (University of Georgia), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 Although Jordan is a small country, there are always events and activities going on for people to enjoy. Since Facebook is one of the most popular social media sites in Jordan, I find it to be the easiest way to discover upcoming events […]

Volunteering in Amman, Jordan

Written by Brandon Bishop (Washington & Lee University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 Why Volunteer? Volunteering in the community is a rewarding, meaningful way to meet new people from all walks of life. I love volunteering, as it offers me a meaningful way to spend my time while improving life skills, meeting new people, and giving […]

There’s More To Life Outside Amman (Maybe)

Photos taken by Ruofei Shang (Boston University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 There’s more to life outside Amman. Maybe and maybe not. Oftentimes, our brains tend to associate certain places with memories, actions, and attitudes. Inevitably, after familiarizing myself with Amman, the city has become a place of comfort to me while the rest of Jordan […]

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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