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The “Study” in Study Abroad

Photos by Isabella Verga, (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Fall 2022 Professors and coordinators always like to remind students to emphasize the study component of their study abroad experience as well as the abroad aspect. After finishing my first month of classes, however, I have found that there is a lot more overlap […]

Photo Essay: CET Florence

Photos by Esme Rios, (University of Wisconsin), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Summer 2022 Galileo’s shrine is one to behold. As one among many tributes to some of the greatest artists and thinkers of his time, his stands out as truly remarkable. This is the entrance to the building with the Donatello exhibit. Pictured is […]

“Nihongo Jouzu” and Gauging Your Progress in Your Target Language

Written by Josh Gill, (Rice University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 There is a two word phrase known to every language learner of the Japanese language. That phrase is “Nihongo Jouzu” (kanji: 日本語上手), which literally translates to “Japanese very good”. At first glance, this phrase seems like a great indicator that you are […]

Tick Tock: My Time in Jordan is Almost Over

Written by Meg Buzbee, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2022 I’m sitting in my living room for the first time in a week. The drying rack by the window is weighed down with nearly all my clothes, one pair of pants is stained a little red from the bright sand at Wadi […]

Avoiding Homework in Beautiful Surroundings

Written by Isabelle Qian, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 Today, after school, instead of getting off at my usually stop in Aikawa, I stayed on the train and kept going. When I applied for CET, I was told to expect a lot of work. I knew that I would be spending […]

Photo Essay: CET Taiwan

Photos by Wendy Zhang, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 These past two weeks, I had the chance to explore several Taiwanese night markets. If youhaven’t ever been to a Taiwanese 夜市(night market), your first experience might beoverwhelming. With so many options and stalls to choose from, you could eat at a […]

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