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Café Culture in Jordan

Written by Clemencia El Antouri (University of Georgia), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 One of the biggest hangout spots for youth in Jordan is the café. Everywhere in Amman, there are plenty of cafes for every need. There are traditional Jordanian cafes, Western-style cafes, cafes dedicated to studying, cafes dedicated to reading, and so much more! […]

Photo Essay: CET Jordan

Photos taken by Ruofei Shang (Boston University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 At CET Jordan, many activities are arranged for us to help us better understand or explore Jordanian culture. One of the most prominent parts of the Jordanian art scene is its underground culture. One day we went on a graffiti tour guided by Aladdin, […]

Making the Most of Eid Break

Written by Brandon Bishop (Washington & Lee University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 Every year, Eid Al-Adha (عيد الأضحى) is celebrated to commemorate Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. As a result of this holiday falling during our time at CET, we were given a week off class. This year, Eid Al-Adha […]

Wadi Rum with CET Jordan

Written by Clemencia El Antouri (University of Georgia), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 This week we all traveled to Wadi Rum to experience life for the first time in southern Jordan. The four-hour bus ride was filled with Arabic karaoke and trivia on Jordan. By the time we arrived at Wadi Rum, it was clear we […]

Five Things That Have Surprised Me About Jordan 

Written by Brandon Bishop (Washington & Lee University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 Before departing for Jordan, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. I have had conversations with my Arabic professor and CET alumni from my university, alongside reading various blog posts, but no amount of preparation could truly prepare me for how different Jordan […]

New Beginnings in Amman

Written by Clemencia El Antouri (University of Georgia), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 On my 13-hour plane ride here to Amman, Jordan, I wasn’t completely sure what to expect. Sure, I had researched and watched YouTube videos about Amman before booking my plane ticket; however, it is so different to view a place online versus […]

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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