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Siena: College

Siena Week in My Life: Palio Edition

Written by Laura Segura (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2026 What is Palio? Palio Palio Palio. I kept hearing this word leading up to my departure date for Siena. A quick google search showed it was a horse race that happens twice a year, once in July and once in August. How could a […]

Studying Abroad as an Introvert

Written by Laura Segura (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2026 Studying abroad isn’t just physically stepping outside of your comfort zone; it also involves mentally and socially being outside that comfort zone. I knew it would pose certain social challenges for me, even as someone who is—for the most part—extroverted because of the language […]

Top 5 Culture Shocks After One Week in Siena, Italy

Written by Laura Segura (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2026 Culture shocks are very natural to experience when you travel to other continents or countries and even within your country. I knew that living in Siena for two months would definitely push me outside of my comfort zone, and I was ready for it. […]

What It’s Like Studying Abroad in Siena, Italy

Written by Aaditya Kotadia (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Spring 2026 Mosaic Viewing and Making in Ravenna During our CET-catered weekend in the Emilia-Romagna, all of us CET students visited Ravenna—a mid-sized city which blew us away from the first mosaic-embedded street sign. During the start of our tour, we were all also surprised to […]

Carnivals, Cheffing, and Contradas

Written by Aaditya Kotadia (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Spring 2026 Wandering in Venice During the annual Carnival, me and 8 other CET students explored Venice during the beginning of February. Although this wasn’t a CET-led excursion, there were around 20 of us CET students in Venice at the same time! We took part in […]

My Firsts Studying Abroad in Siena, Italy

Written by Aaditya Kotadia (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Spring 2026 First Morning in Siena Before orientation on the first morning of Siena, my roommates and I grabbed cappuccinos for a (then) surprising €1.50. We used our limited Duolingo-based Italian to ask the coffee bar owner his name. We’ve since been frequents at Paolo’s […]

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