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The Writings on the Wall: Exploring the Amman Graffiti Scene and more!

Photos by Annette Honey Hochstadt, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Spring 2025 This picture is taken from the Webdeh neighborhood, which is known for its beautiful cafes and street art. I come here to study often and especially like to visit Rumi Cafe, Manara Arts & Culture Center and Dar N’emeh. Dar N’emeh, a cafe […]

Finding Time Outside of Classes at Middlebury in Beijing

Written by Alice Chen (Wofford College), Student Correspondent for Middlebury in Beijing, Spring 2025 Time Flies When You’re Having Fun Jam packed head to toe with activities and classwork, Middlebury in Beijing sure does make time fly by. I have already been in Beijing for a month, but it feels like I arrived just yesterday! I won’t lie, […]

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 […]

A Warm Welcome to Taipei: Asia’s Friendliest City

Written by Isaac Frank (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2025 “台灣最美麗的風景就是人心“ – Taiwan’s most beautiful scenery is the hearts of its people. This is a Taiwanese saying that a new local friend shared with me yesterday on our hike in Taoyuan, my local CET roommates’ hometown. Before coming to Taiwan, […]

São Paulo’s Historic Heart: From the Streets of Liberdade to the Art of Capoeira

Photos taken by Elinor Ketelhohn (Columbia University), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil (Social Justice), Spring 2025 Liberdade Neighborhood Exploring Liberdade—São Paulo’s vibrant Japanese neighborhood, shaped by the migration of Japanese immigrants to Brazil starting in 1908. With its authentic cuisine, unique shops, and annual festivals, it’s a testament to Brazil’s cultural diversity, history of immigration, and social integration. […]

Exploring Beijing: From Jingshan Park to Subway Murals

Written by Alice Chen (Wofford College), Student Correspondent for Middlebury in Beijing, Spring 2025 All Hands on Deck Spending a semester studying abroad in a new country is certainly no easy task, but choosing to study in China is even harder. Everything that we use so seamlessly in America, China has their own version. Thrust into […]

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