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From Homesickness to Celebration: My First Birthday in Taipei, Taiwan

Written by Aiden Loya (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2024 Waking up on the Friday of my birthday weekend in Taipei, I felt a mix of excitement and a hint of homesickness. This was my first birthday away from home in America. I definitely missed the familiar celebrations with family and friends. Still, […]

Tips for Success Studying Abroad in Taipei, Taiwan

Written by Aiden Loya (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2024 Studying abroad is a blend of two experiences: immersing yourself in a new culture and, of course, studying. CET Taiwan stands out because most of your studying is focused entirely on Chinese. Every level in the Chinese Language Division (CLD) has its own […]

The Biggest Challenge Encountered in my First Week

Written by Aiden Loya (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2024 The hardest part about stepping foot in a different country with a different language is navigating Google Maps. Moving to Taiwan was a dream come true for me. I knew this journey would bring so many opportunities and challenges to navigate. Little […]

From Strangers to Family: The Life of Taiwan’s Luckiest Local Roommate

Written by Nini Chang, Local Roommate for CET Taiwan, Spring to Fall 2024 There is just over a week left until this season’s CET program ends. Last night, when the announcement of a typhoon day off was made, I was at an izakaya with my roommates, enjoying some barbecue. We cheered for the day off and, […]

A Sense of Belonging Established in Just 72 Days at CET Taiwan

Written by Niklas Gamble (University of Minnesota), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2024 When I first joined the CET Summer program, I was a little worried I would struggle to fit in. In fact, if you go back to my first blog post, It’s Never Too Late To Study Abroad, I shared those fears and anxieties pretty […]

Sheer Coincidence or Serendipity?

Written by Niklas Gamble (University of Minnesota), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2024 Throughout the years, the world has become so much more interconnected than it used to be. I am prone to comparing this experience to the last longer-term international stay I had many years ago in Japan. Technology wasn’t exactly at the level that it […]

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