Amman’s Book Garden: Connecting People and Books
Written by Harper Schrader, (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2024 When you’re exploring Amman, Rainbow Street is a bucket list stop. Whether it’s for the charming shops, the lively Friday market to practice your bargaining skills or the stunning views, this iconic street has something for everyone—day or night.
Photo Essay: CET Jordan
Photos taken by Elaine Pollard, (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 Photography is one of my favorite ways to reflect back on fond memories. Each photo has a unique thumbprint, depending on the location it was taken in, the angles used, the time of day it was taken
Exchanging Languages and Cultures in Jordan
Written by Clemencia El Antouri (University of Georgia), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 Although Jordan is a small country, there are always events and activities going on for people to enjoy. Since Facebook is one of the most popular social media sites in Jordan, I find it to be the easiest
Making the Most of Eid Break
Written by Brandon Bishop (Washington & Lee University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 Every year, Eid Al-Adha (عيد الأضحى) is celebrated to commemorate Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. As a result of this holiday falling during our time at CET, we were given a week off
Re-Navigating Amman as an Adult
Photos taken by Ruofei Shang (Boston University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 The sudden outbreak of COVID halted my four years of high school in Jordan in December 2020. The desire to advance my Arabic language skills and reconnect with the local culture brought me back to Jordan this summer.
How to Make Friends and Attain Fluency with Others (Jordan Edition)
Written by Tomas Gordo-Churchill (Northwestern University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Spring 2023 By this point in the study abroad experience, after four weeks in the intensive learning environment of CET, your language ability will have increased more than you ever could imagine in the US. You will actually be speaking Arabic, one