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My First Friend in Beijing

Written by Angelreana Choi (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2023 Every CET Beijing student is paired with a 语伴 (yǔ bàn), or language partner, to facilitate a smoother transition to life in Beijing and to aid with language growth and acquisition. Many yǔ bàn grab dinner with us, help us study for our exams, […]

Shei-Pa National Park

Written by Matthew Merritt (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2023 “You don’t know a place until you’ve been to its version of ‘middle of nowhere.’” Growing up in a small town of 2,000 called Bridgeport, Alabama, I’ve always held this view. Rural farming communities are the backbone and identity of our nations.  You’ll find this […]

Photo Essay: CET Taiwan

Photos taken by Tashi Sherpa (Middlebury College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2023 All the travels and memories!!! Orchid Island Big shoutout to my housemates Olivia, Colm, and Ryan for helping plan our trip to 蘭嶼 (Orchid Island), a small volcanic island located 64km off the southeast corner of Taiwan. This was one of the most memorable […]

Transformative Travel: Salvador Bahia

Written by Angel Akinleye (Howard University), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, Spring 2023 Earlier this month, CET Brazil had our Traveling Seminar trip to Salvador, Bahia—a city on the coast of the northeast region of Brazil. Salvador is one of the country’s most historic cities, as it was the first colonial port and capital. The city is divided […]

Photo Essay: CET Taiwan

Photos by Elsi Muñoz Ramos (University of Mississippi), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2023 It’s been seven months since I arrived in Taiwan—a learning experience of ups and downs. Today, I would like to share some moments and people that helped me find peace when life as a study abroad student was a bit too difficult. […]

Photo Essay: CET Taiwan

Photos taken by Huy Tran (Middlebury College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2023 Zhishan Garden Being a part of the CET program has been such a great experience so far. Not only have I been able to explore different parts of Taiwan and learn Chinese, but I have also had the opportunity to connect with locals through […]

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