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Cultural Immersion and Leadership: Experiences Studying in Beijing and Beyond

Photos taken by Juliano Dantas Portela (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2024 Guest Lecture We had a guest lecture from Professor Emily Wilcox from the University of Michigan on the theme “Revolutionary Bodies: Chinese Dance and the Socialist Legacy.” It was an insightful session that deepened our understanding of the cultural and historical significance of […]

Trips to Nara, Kyoto, Miyama, and Kobe from Osaka, Japan

Photos taken by Nicholas Yee (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2024 Making Matcha in Nara A trip to Nara with our OGU housemates would not be complete without a demonstration of matcha making! At this highly-rated establishment, matcha is made combining modern equipment with traditional techniques to create something delectable. Sushiro Dinner with たいが(from OGU […]

From the Great Wall to Chengdu’s Panda Valley: Embracing Chinese Culture Through Extracurricular Activities and Excursions

Photos taken by Juliano Dantas Portela (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Summer 2024 Traditional Chinese Art I took this picture in a 书法 (shūfǎ – calligraphy) class offered as one of the extracurriculars in the CET program. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about traditional Chinese art and improve our language skills. The Great Wall Me […]

A Weekend in Paraty, Brazil

Photos taken by Anna Hobbins (Tulane University), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, Spring 2024 Situated halfway between our host city of São Paulo and the vibrant Rio de Janeiro, our CET cohort soaked up a weekend of sun with our Brazilian roommates in Paraty. Once the hub of colonial Brazil, Paraty served as the most crucial port for […]

Moments in Chengdu, China

Southwest Jiaotong University language partners and CET Beijing students sitting around a table in a restaurant

Mid-Semester Madness in Prague: Final Pitches, What to do When Sick Abroad & Lighting Exercise

Written by Olivia Charis, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Film Production at FAMU, Spring 2024 The weather has changed as rapidly as our schedules over the past month here in Prague. The end of February was marked by our class trip to Berlin and final pitches to the FAMU faculty. March seemed to go by so fast, with core classes ending, spring sickness, lighting […]

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