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A CET Trip to Xitou, Taiwan!

Written by Max Fischer (Carleton College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2025 After 7 weeks of studying Mandarin and a tiring week of midterms, a relaxing weekend is absolutely warranted. Thus, CET treats us to a relaxing weekend! This semester, we had the opportunity to visit Xitou, a natural site located in the mountains of central Taiwan […]

Travels Around Taiwan

Written by Max Fischer (Carleton College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2025 Taipei is an incredible city. It’s a great place to spend a term abroad. The fast-paced city is home to a seemingly infinite number of experiences, activities, and opportunities. Taipei itself is also a very international city, home to all kinds of different cultures and […]

Baseball Game in Taiwan

Written by Max Fischer (Carleton College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2025 Are you interested in studying abroad in Taipei, but are worried about leaving behind America’s favorite pastime? Well, I have great news for you. Arriving in Taipei, I didn’t realize how popular baseball was on the island. Baseball is actually considered by many to be […]

The Summer I was a Language Partner at CET Taiwan

Written by Vivia Chen, Local Roommate for CET Taiwan, Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 Last season, I made unforgettable memories with CET, so the moment the sign-up form was released, I didn’t hesitate to join again as a language partner for the summer. Honestly, it felt like coming back to a place where I belonged—like reuniting […]

Reasons I Chose to Study Abroad in Taiwan

Written by Max Fischer (Carleton College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2025 Welcome to Taiwan! Although it has only been a couple of weeks so far, studying abroad in Taipei has been an incredible experience! Now that I am here, it is hard to imagine that I could have picked any other place or program. However, […]

My Experience as a CET Local Roommate: A Journey of Joyful and Growth

Written by Riley Tsai, Local Roommate for CET Taiwan, Spring 2025 Yesterday marked the end of the three-month CET roommate program. It’s a journey that feels like an extended summer camp, filled with laughter, cultural communication, and genuine connection. While saying goodbyes are never easy, my heart is filled more with gratitude and the quiet joy […]

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