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CET Barcelona: What No One Tells You About Your First Day Studying Abroad

Written by Evan Richard, (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities), CET Barcelona, Summer 2026 When you picture yourself studying abroad, you mostly think about how amazing it’s going to be. You think about all the traveling you’ll do, the new people you’ll meet, and all the experiences you’ll have. It’s easy to get caught up in all […]

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 […]

A Summer Day in My Life in Florence, Italy

Written by Sofia Gonzalez (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Summer 2026 In Florence, every day is a little different. Often I feel adventurous and up for exploring the city, while other times it’s nice to have a peaceful moment to myself. I’ve done a lot of different things in my first week here, and I’d […]

What It’s Like Being in CET Japan

Written by Lin Han Lu (Brandeis University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2026 It’s been over three weeks of studying in this program, and it’s safe to say that I’m slowly getting used to the life here. In this second photo essay of mine, I want to share a personal perspective of the class activities I participated in, as […]

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 […]

What My First Days Studying Abroad in Beijing Were Really Like

Photos taken by Yunhan Liu (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2026 I had no idea what my first week of study abroad would be like, but what I’ve learned from this past week is the value in saying yes and being spontaneous! Even with orientation and classes, we were able to find time in the […]

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