Hands-on learning. If you intern in Jordan, we match you with an organization that will help you grow, and vice versa. And if you choose to conduct research, we connect you with local experts and resources to bring your exploration to the next level.
CET Jordan: Summer Study Abroad
CET Jordan: Summer At-a-Glance
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Summer
- Arrival: 06/04/2023
- Departure: 08/08/2023
- Recommended Credits: 6-9
- Fee: $9,190
- Application Deadline: March 1
CET Jordan offers unparalleled Arabic language instruction and a curriculum tailored to your interests for your summer study abroad. Choose one academic concentration to guide your summer (Intensive Language, Internship, or Research), then take on engaging courses, out-of-class learning, and even a housing setup designed for round-the-clock immersion.
Academics in Jordan
Summer
Snapshot
- Pre-requisites: None
- MSA & Jordanian Dialect
- Choose your own curricular concentration
- Full or limited language pledge
- Internship and research opportunities
- Arabic language partner
- Official Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) score
Curriculum & Syllabi
This program offers three curriculum options in the summer: Intensive Language, Internship, and Research. All options combine various courses for a total of 6 to 9 recommended credits.
Option 1: Intensive language
You commit to a full language pledge and combine one Modern Standard Arabic course and one Jordanian Dialect course for a total of 9 recommended credits.
You are placed into one of these 6-credit courses:
Option 2: InteRNSHIP
You commit to a full or limited language pledge and combine one Modern Standard Arabic course, one Jordanian Dialect course, and an internship component for a total of 6 to 9 recommended credits.
If you choose to participate in an internship for academic credit, your placement and this course provide 3 credits. Your class and work hours will add up to a minimum total of 100 hours.
If you don’t need academic credit, you can choose this not-for-credit option:
Note: Internship placements start approximately two weeks into the term, after you’ve had a chance to warm up your Arabic.
You are placed into one of these 4-credit courses:
Option 3: RESEARCH
You commit to a full or limited language pledge and combine one Modern Standard Arabic course, one Jordanian Dialect course, and a research component for a total of 9 recommended credits.
You are placed into one of these 4-credit courses:
You are placed into one of these 2-credit courses:
You complete a formal research project under close academic supervision for 3 credits. This also includes a Research Methods and Ethics component:
Tailor your summer in Amman
Customized curriculum. With three different concentrations, you decide how you want to explore Jordan. The Intensive Language track focuses on language gains, Internship allows for professional growth, and the Research concentration gives you room to explore your own interests under the guidance of a knowledgeable faculty member.
Intensive language. You take MSA, the language of the nightly newscasts, and Jordanian Dialect, the language between friends. On top of that, you meet with your language partner weekly, navigate your daily life with your chosen language pledge, and even take an official Oral Proficiency Interview—written proof of your language gains.
Learn more about
Housing and Meals
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- Apartment
- Live with CET peers
- 2-4 people/apartment
- 1-2 people/room
- Shared kitchen, living room, bathrooms, in-house washing machine
- Wifi, A/C in living room, space heaters, bed and bath linens, basic furnishing, kitchenware, TV with satellite, laundry drying rack, drinking water
Living Like a Local
Jordanian neighbors. You live in an apartment with CET peers in a residential neighborhood of Amman. Sharing the building with you are jiran, Jordanian neighbors. The jiran are part of the program: planning activities that show you Amman, showing you how to cook authentic Jordanian dishes, and just hanging out at night when you’re taking a break from studying. Learn more about living with locals.
Eating in Amman. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes within walking distance of your apartment. Be sure to try mansaf, the national dish of roasted lamb served over rice. Feeling a home-cooked meal? Have a night in with your housemates and trade cooking tips as you prepare dinner together. Learn more about accommodating your dietary needs in Jordan.
Life in Amman
- Known locally as: عَمّان ʻAmmān
- Population: 4.008 million
- Local Currency: Jordanian Dinar
- Famous for: Delicious food, Amman Citadel, hospitable people, cultural diversity, central location
Amman is the place to be—it’s lively, diverse, and there’s no shortage of opportunities to take your Arabic language skills for a spin. Explore the city’s traditional side by shopping at the Friday flea market or browsing the Gold Souq. Or enjoy Amman’s more cosmopolitan perks: visit a museum with friends or sip on Arabic coffee while befriending a barista on Rainbow Street.
Experience Jordan with CET
Around the city. The program offers different activities that allow you to explore Amman, experience Jordanian culture, or just unwind. Relax during a yoga session, try Arabic calligraphy, or take a cooking class. And there’s even more to see on your own.
Co-curricular exploration. Spend the day creating promo videos for historic sites in northern Jordan. Climb to the top of Ajloun Castle and enjoy far-reaching views of the Jordanian countryside. Marvel at the massive hippodrome in Jerash. Film on site, record a voiceover, then debut your work at the in-class screening to compete for best video.
Beyond Amman. Get ready for a unforgettable excursion—swim in the Dead Sea, gaze upon the Natabean ruins at Petra, and take a sunset jeep tour through the dunes of Wadi Rum. Then in true Bedouin fashion, stay up late chatting, drinking tea, and playing cards with peers, roommates, and language partners.
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Student Resources
On-site Staff
Manal Yosef, PhD
Academic Director
Mazen Bernieh
Director of Operations
Ahmad AbuShaikha
Resident Director, Student Life
Program Fees
Summer
$9,190
What's Included
All of your classes and program-related learning are included with your tuition.
We arrange your housing in a fully-furnished apartment about a 10-minute walk from campus. Your program fees go toward rent, utilities, furnishing, and other management costs.
A local SIM card and basic phone plan are included with your program fee. You pay for costs up front, and on-site staff reimburse you at the end of the term.
If you choose to conduct an internship, we help you land the job, make sure you’re prepared, and then stay in close touch with your host organization… all semester long.
We also cover your transportation fees to and from your placement site—you pay for up-front costs and on-site staff reimburse you twice during the term.
A local network of peers provides you with cultural and language support that will transform your experience.
From pre-departure to orientation, from on site to re-entry, CET provides you with the support you need every step of the way.
We cover the official Oral Proficiency Interview. Your scores will look great on a résumé…and on your fridge.
You’re provided with a comprehensive insurance plan through GeoBlue that even includes medical evacuation coverage.
The activities and excursions that we arrange are included in your program fee. All you need to do is remember to bring your camera!
We guide you step-by-step through the visa process. You’ll purchase your visa upon arrival and we’ll reimburse you in local currency once on site for one entry. Any additional entries needed because of personal travel are on your own.
Your textbooks and course supplies are covered and waiting for you on site.
At the end of your term, you’ll receive academic documentation as proof of all you’ve accomplished abroad. Depending on your home institution, you will either get a CET grade report or a School of Record transcript from the University of Minnesota.
More on finances
Program fee breakdown. Of the total program fee, $7,190 goes to tuition and fees, and $2,000 goes to housing and other student life fees.
Local cost of living. Depending on your lifestyle, the cost of living in Amman can be very cheap or expensive. Things like groceries, restaurant prices, and taxis are cheap, but electronics, imported products, and western chains (e.g. Starbucks) are expensive.
Estimated out-of-pocket expenses:
- Round-trip Airfare: $1,260 - $1,450
- Meals: $600 - $800
- Personal Expenses: $450 - $550
- Medical Expenses: Varies
additional resources
Note on Medical Expenses: Students should expect to initially pay out-of-pocket for most medical care before reimbursed for expenses by GeoBlue insurance. Estimates for common expenses include: treatment for common stomach issues ($85), therapy session ($70), & visit to a specialist ($50).
How to Apply
- • Pre-requisites: None. Open to students of any Arabic level, including absolute beginners
- • Must be 18 or older at the time of program participation.
- • Open to students from any US college or university
- • GPA: 3.0 or higher preferred, but admissions decisions are made on a case-by-case basis; lower GPAs still encouraged to apply
Complete the application through your online CET account. This is a brief form that asks for basic information and has a few short answer questions about why you want to study abroad.
Upload a scan of your passport to your online CET account. This should be a single scan that includes the signed signature page and the photo/personal details page. Don’t have a passport yet? Let us know and we can help advise you.
Use the link in your online account to send a recommendation request to one of your previous instructors.
This is an online form that your study abroad office completes to let us know you meet the requirements to study abroad. To send the electronic form request, simply enter the name and email address of your study abroad advisor in the designated fields of your online account.
Your online CET account has specific instructions for submitting an official transcript.
Have a question? Get in touch!
Melanie MacKenzie
Senior Student Services Coordinator
202.846.7662
[email protected]
Price Subject to Change:
CET reserves the right to increase quoted charges at any time without prior notification, based on increased instruction costs, exchange rate fluctuation or other cost increases beyond CET’s control.
