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A Little Side Quest to Girona, Spain!

Written by Kristina Mortenson, (University of Minnesota), CET Barcelona, Spring 2026 I got the privilege to attend a Girona excision with CET. On Friday at 9AM, we took a bus into the city (I was very proud of myself, as I was perfectly on time for the departure). Once we arrived, we met up with a lovely […]

In Touch With the Sky, Mountains, and People

Photos taken by Sam Lam (Maryland Institute College of Art), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Spring 2026 Ginkgo Leaves and Sunset Glimmers Whilst on a convenience store run in my neighborhood, I stopped by the river and took a moment to take in the view and reflect on the time I’ve been in Japan so far. The ginkgo […]

Maokong: Taipei’s Famous Tea Town

Written by Thomas Lu (Pitzer College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2026 When Mia (CET Taiwan Student Life Coordinator) sends the weekly newsletter with a field trip option, sign up as fast as you can! My housemates and I all signed up for CET Taiwan’s “Maokong Tea Tasting and Easy Hike” and it was an incredible experience. […]

Eating like the Catalan People (It’s the Best)

Written by Kristina Mortenson, (University of Minnesota), CET Barcelona, Spring 2026 Pinchos I got the opportunity to try Pinchos, small, bite-sized dishes that originate in northern Spain! Before coming to Barcelona, I had never tried or heard of them, so when CET offered a pinchos excursion, I couldn’t pass up the chance. Especially since it included free […]

Travel and Traditions in Jordan

Photos taken by Paloma Dean, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Spring 2026 Traveling in Wadi Rum Over the last few weeks I have had the privilege of getting to travel all over Jordan and make connections with a ton of lovely people who were all super excited to share their culture and spaces with us. […]

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 […]

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