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Adjusting to Life in Jordan

Written by Momal Rizvi, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Spring 2022 Leading up to my study abroad in Jordan, I had no idea what to expect. I didn’t know what classes I would take, where I would be living or what life in Amman would be like. Each day I find myself more and […]

Taking Florence with Me

Written by Ada Rose Wagar, (Brandeis University), Brandeis Midyear in Florence Fall 2021 The duality of the word “Ciao” lends itself to the mixed emotions I have upon leaving Florence. It is both a hello and a goodbye, as I feel both sad and happy. Being somewhere for almost three months is not just a visit. I developed […]

Photo Essay: CET Prague

Written by Lily Duquette, (Macalester College), Student Correspondent for CET Prague, Fall 2021 During our time with the CET program, all of the students participate in two Traveling Seminars. For our first, we traveled to Kraków, Poland, after visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau and the town of Oświęcim on the way. When we arrived at Kraków, we had a tour of the city where […]

Read Between the Lines: Electives on Arabic Media

Written by Caitlyn Aldersea, (University of Denver), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2021 Read anything interesting in the news lately? While that question probably comes across as an awkward attempt to make small talk, this inquiry actually sits at the center of my Arabic content course “Current Issues in Arabic Media.” And, funny enough, it is far […]

A Perspective on my First Month Italy: From the Classroom to the Table

Written by Ada Rose Wagar, (Brandeis University), Brandeis Midyear in Florence Fall 2021 The Pantheon in Rome, an Ancient Roman Temple to all of the gods. We had been learning about this building in Renaissance Art and Architecture and were told to go and visit it if we could, which we did during our Rome weekend with CET. One […]

Day in the Life of Agneetta in Amman

Written by Agneetta Moisio, (Vanderbilt University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2021 7:00 am  – wake up and make breakfast. The apartments have fully equipped kitchens so making an omelet or an avocado toast is fast and easy. Grocery stores are nearby, less than 5 minutes by walking, so it is not difficult to get […]

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