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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: Brandeis Midyear in Florence

Photos by Eliana Mendoza (Brandeis University), Student Correspondent for Brandeis Midyear in Florence, Fall 2023 During CET’s Orientation, the staff members honed in on the honeymoon phase of study abroad, in which students solely fixate on the “abroad” aspect. When I first arrived in Florence, the mixture of golden hues and classic architecture made said romantic lens difficult […]

Who is the Owner?

Written by Clarissa Ko (Clark University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2023 It doesn’t feel real. My sister and I ooh and ahh at the abundance of cuisines around every street corner. Being a tourist means looking at every moment with vibrancy. Here, 7-Eleven isn’t just a convenience store, but a new world where you can buy […]

Photo Essay: CET Japan

Written by James Pan (University of Michigan – Ann Arbor), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2023 A rare photo with all 8 of my housemates alongside くいだおれ太郎 (Cuidaore Taro) in Dotonbori. We were looking for a boy playing the drums in pajamas as part of a challenge for the “Osaka Explorers” event hosted by CET.   A タコパ […]

The First 48 Hours in Amman, Jordan 

Written by Brandon Bishop (Washington & Lee University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 Sunday, June 4th: 4:30 am:My flight lands in Amman. After a long 15 hours of traveling, I am excited to finally reach my final destination. Normally, the neighbors (جيران) would be at the airport waiting to greet me – however, since my flight […]

A Day In My Life as a CET Taiwan Student

Photos taken by Kathy Luan (University of Michigan), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2023 Chinese Language Division at National Taiwan University I start every morning with a Chinese class at the Chinese Language Division (CLD). Since all the Chinese classes are in this building, I get to see my friends in other classes during our class break […]

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

2022-2023 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

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