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Photo Essay: CET Brazil

Photos by Alexis Maciel, (American University) Student Correspondent CET Brazil, Fall 2018

Before arriving to São Paulo, I wondered what a city of 12 million people would feel like. Would it feel cold? Lonely? Overwhelming? It’s officially been a month in this beautifully unpredictable city. As I looked out from the 41st floor of the Terraço Italia building, I realized it’s never been easier to call a new place “home”.
Band name suggestions? Truly grateful to experience this city with such amazing people. Here we are in Vila Madalena (a hub from many graffiti artist), learning about the importance of graffiti art within the city.
Soaking in all the beautiful colors from the art surrounding me.
This is Aboud. Came to Brazil from Syria four years ago. Started his own business. And is deeply admired and respected by his community. The Brazilian Dream?
We had to get a picture with the man himself. Thank you Aboud for the best shawarma I’ve ever tasted!
Did you know that Brazil is one of the leading nations in recycling? We visited Pimp My Carroça (Pimp My Wagon) a non-profit organization, and learned about their project that offers safety kits to individual waste collectors and improvements in their main working tool: the wagon. The project was created by graffiti artist and activist Mundano, and today has more than 3,500 collaborators.
Location: Mercado Municipal de São Paulo (Municipal Market of São Paulo) I tried three fruits I never knew existed, and had my first (but definitely not last) Mortadella sandwich. This mercado was full of delicious surprises.
During our city tour we entered the São Paulo Cathedral. Known for its gothic style with a Brazilian twist, inside you can find sculptures of bananas, birds, and coffee beans.
“Pelé the Kisser” can be seen all around São Paulo. Here it shows Pelé, known as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, kissing Batman. Other’s murals include Pelé kissing Muhammad Ali, Madonna, Amy Winehouse, Mona Lisa, among others.
“The people want Lula free” – The Brazilian presidential elections are right around the corner. With the leading candidate, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva aka Lula currently in prison, (and yet to be proven guilty) his ability to run is unlikely and the outcome of this election is truly uncertain.
The greenery of the PUC-SP campus. Do I really get to study here?!

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

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