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Awestruck in Calabria, Italy

Written by Cosima Smith, (University of Virginia) Student Correspondent CET Siena, Fall 2018 People have a love for Tuscany that is literally incredible–there are stories written about living and loving and exploring the countryside of Florence and the surrounding cities while the rest of Italy is, quite unfortunately, ignored. I mean, some of my favorite […]

My commute to my internship

Photos by Victoria Ontiveros, (Johns Hopkins University) Student Correspondent CET Shanghai, Fall 2018 Donghua University is in downtown Shanghai, so we’re only a five minute walk to the metro. We have class in the building across from the dorm, but my commute to my internship is about 40 minutes. One thing that took me a […]

China Travels: A Language Partner in Anyone

Written by Bita Kavoosi, (Colorado College) Student Correspondent CET Beijing: Internship, Fall 2018 Something that’s surprised me about coming to China is how many friends I’ve made who are both not Chinese and not American. Since I live in the international student dorm and work at a small office, I have to really make efforts to […]

Photo Essay: CET Shanghai

Photos by Victoria Ontiveros (Johns Hopkins University), Student Correspondent CET Shanghai, Fall 2018

Photo Essay: CET Brazil

Photos by Alexis Maciel, (American University) Student Correspondent CET Brazil, Fall 2018 Hi again! This post is all about our recent Traveling Seminar to Salvador Da Bahia. A trip filled with so much culture, food, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Foreigners at National Day

Written by Emma Tilley, (Brown University) Student Correspondent CET Beijing, Fall 2018 Every year on October 1, the People’s Republic of China’s National Day, patriots gather in Tian’anmen Square to watch a ceremonial flag raising perfectly timed to both the sunrise and the national anthem. While the flag is raised and lowered with the sun every […]

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

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