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Best Things to Do in Barcelona for Study Abroad Students

Written by Emily Elletson, (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities), CET Barcelona, Spring 2026 I want to give advice to anyone studying abroad in Barcelona and share what I truly think are the best things to do here. I have officially been in Barcelona for a month now, and I feel like I finally have a few […]

From Arkansas to Studying Abroad in Prague: Adapting Academically and Culturally

Written by Noelle Drummonds, (Elon University), CET Prague, Spring 2026 Academics so Far Studying abroad, by far, has been the most engaging and exciting part of my undergraduate studies. I’ve learned to keep academic discipline as an important trait during my time in the Czech Republic. As an international relations major, weekly readings are a large part […]

First Weeks Studying Abroad in Osaka

Photos taken by Sam Lam (Maryland Institute College of Art), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Spring 2026 Arriving in Osaka In my first night in Osaka, there were a lot of feelings and not many at the same time. My housemates and I clicked super fast and took fast action in getting some items for our home. With […]

My First Time in Amman, Jordan

Photos taken by Paloma Dean, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Spring 2026 First Impressions of Amman, Jordan I took this photo about 30 minutes before I landed in Jordan. This was my first time studying in a culture I do not know and I remember thinking how beautiful the skies and the fields in […]

A Florentine Day in my Life with CET

Written by Ava Marcus (Cornell University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2026 I’m a pre-medical student at Cornell University who is from Long Island, New York. I am involved at Cornell as the Distance Captain of Track Club, a Genetics Teacher’s Assistant, and a Biology Tutor. In my free time, I enjoy reading at the beach, […]

Garlic, Peacocks, and Kafka: Welcome to Prague!

Written by Noelle Drummonds, (Elon University), CET Prague, Spring 2026 Studying Security in the Heart of Europe Prague offers more than just academics; it presents history, culture, and character. Its manageable size makes the city feel easily livable, especially for American students who are unfamiliar with the European way of life, but still lively enough 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