Written by Agneetta Moisio, (Vanderbilt University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2021 To be completely honest, preparing for my study abroad semester could have been a bit more thorough. I hope this blog post could help at least one future exchange student to consider a few different things before embarking on the journey to Amman. I myself returned […]
The Friendliest (i.e., Most Entertaining) Ways to Get Around Amman
Written by Caitlyn Aldersea, (University of Denver), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2021 If I could give prospective students one piece of advice in preparing for Jordan, it would be that transportation is nothing like the United States. Amman is a much bigger city than many people think, and that means getting around from place to […]
Looking for a New Perspective (Why I Chose Amman)
Written by Agneetta Moisio, (Vanderbilt University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2021 Funny enough, the stereotypes that many Westerners hold towards the Middle East was one of the reasons that made me choose Amman as my study abroad destination. Having lived in Northern Europe and in the U.S., I knew I wanted to go […]
Need Help? Amman, Jordan Has Got You Covered
Written by Caitlyn Aldersea, (University of Denver), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2021 Jordanians are always eager to help. On the first CET orientation day, our logistics director Ahmad made this claim so nonchalantly that many of us brushed it off with a laugh and eyeroll. It’s the kind of statement every person claims […]
CET Jordan: Virtual Arabic – A Critical Point
Written by Kobe Spells (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill), CET Jordan: Virtual Intensive Language & Culture, Summer 2020 This summer, I had the opportunity to study Arabic through the CET Jordan Virtual Intensive Arabic Language and Culture program. Going into this experience, I had serious doubts about the effectiveness of virtual language learning and was […]
Find the خبر to your مبتدأ.
Written by Hannah Mouradian, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan: Intensive Language, Spring 2020 I take Arabic very seriously and sometimes—and by sometimes, I mean most of the time, I get frustrated with myself easily and obsess over my mistakes. As a language learner, this part of my personality is a blessing and a […]