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The End of Courses and the Start of Production 

Photos by Katherine Chang, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Film Production at FAMU, Fall 2023 Typically, one would be excited about the prospect of classes ending halfway through the semester, leaving just free time and projects. For me especially, the promise of no more 9-5 days of lectures was my lifeline some days— more time to […]

Day Trips on Day Trips: Exploring Jordan

Written by Madeleine Shaw, (Dartmouth College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 Wadi Mujib River Hike I didn’t think I was going to make it— the water was coming down too hard, and I wanted to turn back. Strangers told me to close my eyes and just go for it, but everything in me resisted climbing […]

CET Excursions in (or rather outside of) Prague

Photos by Katherine Chang, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Film Production at FAMU, Fall 2023 Another month, another blog post. Time moves all too fast nowadays, but I’ll chalk it up to how fun it is out here. Core classes for FAMU students end this month, and from then begins the production of the student short […]

Seeing Mexico in Prague

Photos by Samundra Ghimire, (American University), Student Correspondent for CET Film Production at FAMU, Fall 2023 One day, I said to my Czech roommate, David, jokingly but also with a determined intention, “David, why don’t you take me to some cool place?” “I am hosting a Czech table next week,” David replied. “Where? What?” I was excited […]

What it’s REALLY like to Live with Local Roommates in Taiwan

Written by Beatrix Damashek (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2023 Thoughts Before Arriving in Taiwan I was so anxious about living with strangers across the US and connecting with my local Taiwanese roommate. For context, I have studied Mandarin for one year and haven’t lived in college dorms since my freshman year of college. On […]

Photo Essay: CET Jordan

Photos taken by Elaine Pollard, (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 Photography is one of my favorite ways to reflect back on fond memories. Each photo has a unique thumbprint, depending on the location it was taken in, the angles used, the time of day it was taken at, and the chosen subject. […]

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