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Photo Essay: CET Jordan

Photos by Grace Nuri, (Georgetown University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2022 My friend and I in front of the King Abdullah Mosque in Amman (one of the only mosquesopen to tourists). Despite stereotypes of traditional lifestyles in the Middle East, Amman has a growing street culture. Pictured are second-hand stereos in Swaifieh Village. […]

Photo Essay: CET Jordan

Photos by Bailey Melton, (Columbus State University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2022 On the daily walk to the CET Center, students can pass by one of the two most popular malls in all of Jordan. Pictured here is the alBaraKa Mall, with a nursery located in front. While Jordan is desert and not as “green” […]

“Welcome to Jordan”

Written by Meg Buzbee, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan , Summer 2022 Austrian Airlines lost my luggage and the first thing I felt was relief. I wasn’t that surprised: My flight to Vienna from the states had been delayed two hours and my connection was tight enough that I had to sprint to […]

Celebrating Ramadan in Jordan

Written by Momal Rizvi, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Spring 2022 As I’m wrapping up my study abroad, I’ve had the pleasure of being able to experience the holy month of Ramadan in Jordan. As a Muslim-American, I’ve grown up celebrating Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr (the holiday that Muslims celebrate at the end of […]

Learning Arabic: In Jordan and At Home

Written by Momal Rizvi, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Spring 2022 Learning Arabic has been one of the most vulnerable educational experiences of my life. Language learning differs from other forms of learning in the sense that you can’t simply sit alone and study for hours on end. Rather, you need to utilize your […]

Exploring Jordan Beyond Amman

Written by Momal Rizvi, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Spring 2022 Despite the endless adventures that are present in Amman, there is much more to Jordan than its capital city. In the last two weeks, I have had the opportunity to travel outside of the city twice—first to As-Salt and then to the Dead […]

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