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Food, Friends and Fun in Florence

Written by Presley Privitera (Colby College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2024 After almost a year of planning and anticipation about studying abroad this semester, I felt like the day I actually stepped foot in Florence would never come. I boarded my plane in Boston and set off for a connection in Amsterdam before finally making it […]

Living Abroad in Taiwan for Three Months: Unexpected Realizations I’ve Had During My Time Abroad

Written by Beatrix Damashek (Kalamazoo College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2023 With only two weeks left in Taiwan (we’re on week 11/12 of CET’s language-intensive semester), my friend Avery asked me last night: “What is one thing you’re not going to miss about Taiwan?” Between the two of us, we had difficulty finding things we didn’t like about living […]

Photo Essay: Brandeis Midyear in Florence

Photos by Eliana Mendoza (Brandeis University), Student Correspondent for Brandeis Midyear in Florence, Fall 2023 Even after a month in Florence, I am still amazed by the city’s inherent beauty and timeless landscape (visible from Piazzale Michelangelo). Looking around the city, I not only see the material of history and art textbooks, but I am also reminded of […]

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 […]

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