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Hangzhou and Hebei

Written by Alice Chen (Wofford College), Student Correspondent for Middlebury in Beijing, Spring 2025 Reconnecting After Spring Break After everyone separated and traveled all around China for spring break, we all found ourselves reconnected for Middlebury in Beijing’s Traveling Seminar in Hangzhou. Our Travelling Seminar in Hangzhou consisted of group activities, and our own free time where we […]

Beijing in the Spring and Traveling to Chengdu

Photos taken by Paul Douglass (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Spring 2025 Beijing in the Spring Beijing, like many cities in China, is filled with green spaces. This park in the heart of Beijing’s financial district features a lake and traditional architecture. It is the perfect place to unwind after classes. China has a large retired […]

A Trip from Beijing to Shanghai

Photos taken by Paul Douglass (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Spring 2025 This past week CET Beijing took a trip to Shanghai. Shanghai is known as the “Magic City” in part because of its weather. Its location in between the coast and the Yangtze River Delta creates a temperate and humid climate, leading to foggy views […]

Historical Landmarks of Beijing: Great Wall, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, and HuTongs

Written by Sadie Sadler (Middlebury College), Student at CET Beijing, Janterm 2025 and Middlebury in Beijing, Spring 2025 As a history major with a focus on Chinese history, and as a Chinese-American adoptee, studying abroad in Beijing was the opportunity of a lifetime. During my two months in Beijing thus far, I have developed an […]

Streets of Beijing: Beihai Park, Beijing 798 Art Zone, and more

Photos taken by Paul Douglass (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Spring 2025 Walking along the streets of Beijing at night you are bound to pass warm and inviting storefronts that sell quick eats for cheap. This particular shop is located in the heart of the city just outside of Tiannamen. I and a few of […]

Eating My Way Through Beijing

Written by Alyson Mina (Colby College), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Janterm 2025 When coming to China I knew one the best parts was going to be the food. I was so excited to try authentic Chinese food after having Panda Express at my mall so many times. After arriving I was so excited to […]

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