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Final Exam and Final Goodbyes

Written by Quila Gustave (Allegheny College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2023 You’re almost there! You might be feeling the burnout right about now. This is the home stretch! Keep pushing! Just don’t forget that while it is good to be studying for finals, make sure to take a breath! You have been officially studying Chinese intensely […]

Midterm Madness at CET Taiwan

Written by Quila Gustave (Allegheny College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2023 It is nearing midterms and you want to find cafes to go to. I am here for you! I have a couple of go-to café spots: Starbucks in GongguanCloses at 10 pm Bona CaféCloses at 5:30 pm Boom Coffee RoastersCloses at 6:30 pm Louisa’s Café […]

From Hesitation to Excitement

Written by Omiete Williams (Texas A&M University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2023 When the decision to study abroad became an avoidable reality, I found myself engulfed in uncertainty. The thought of a ten-week-long study abroad program seemed daunting, and I tried every trick to avoid thinking about it. Despite the influence of my classmates, […]

Photo Essay: CET Taiwan

Written by Abigail Ward (United States Naval Academy), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2023 On May 3, I attended the Baosheng Cultural Festival at the Dalongtong Bao’an Temple. The highlight of the evening was at 7 pm, when they had a huge fireworks show and then set this ceremonial dragon on fire! This festival celebrates the Grand […]

Planning Places To Go

Written by Quila Gustave (Allegheny College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2023 Now that it may be your third or fourth week in Taiwan, it’s time to plan some traveling before your midterms! You can plan to go to Yilan for the beaches, Tainan for Chinese rock concerts, or just stay in Taipei and look at animals […]

Photo Essay: CET Taiwan

Photos taken by Tashi Sherpa (Middlebury College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2023 A collection of small things and moments in Taiwan I love and will miss dearly. Walking around Taiwan, regardless of where I am going, I have been enjoying noticing the small things in our everyday life. My favorites have been the cats 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