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Settling in Aikawa to Study Abroad in Osaka, Japan

Photos by Lucas Hong (Rice University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Spring 2025 A Warm Welcome to Aikawa This was the sunset I saw on my first night in Aikawa, painting the sky a beautiful blue and red. It felt like a warm welcome to my new neighborhood. Every corner of Aikawa looks like it belongs in a […]

From a Monument to a Market: A Student’s Journey in Amman, Jordan

Photos by Annette Honey Hochstadt, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Spring 2025 Welcome Dinner: Jordanian BBQ Delight CET students enjoying their welcome dinner of Jordanian BBQ! Delicious! I especially enjoyed the labneh and fattoush. Sunset Views from Swefieh Watching the sunset with my roommate from the balcony of our student housing in the Swefieh […]

I Cannot Escape Good Art

Photos taken by Asher Savel (Bowdoin College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Fall 2024 Trying to Eat My Own Art: Cooking Class On a weary Monday night, I was starving from traveling to Naples. I was hungry, and I did not want to spend money. I needed to cook! Cooking is lovely, especially for someone who wants […]

Beyond the Classroom with CET

Written by Harper Schrader, (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2024 What do you do in Jordan besides attend classes? Excursions, of course! One of the best parts of studying abroad in Jordan is the excursions! These trips are not only fun but also designed to enhance your learning experience. Often, professors assign tasks during […]

A Touch of the Tang Dynasty

Written by Jae Will (University of Richmond), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Fall 2024 CET Shanghai gets one of the most unique experiences, in my opinion. A four day Traveling Seminar to Xi’an in Sha’anxi province. We took a sleeper train overnight from Shanghai all the way to this unique, central destination for a total of fifteen hours; […]

Kishibe Festival: My Time At A School Festival In Japan

Written by Samara Mroczkowski (Washington State University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Fall 2024 That’s A Taco This past weekend Osaka Gakuin University (OGU), the University I’m studying at held their 63rd annual Kishibe Festival which is a weekend long event organized by the University students, with many activities, and open to the general public. My only experience […]

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