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A Step Back in Time in Beijing, Greater China

Written by Kara Eng (University of Texas at Austin), Student Correspondent for CET Beijing, Fall 2026 中文桌子 For most students, the weekend starts as soon as school lets out. But at CET Beijing, we begin every Friday with 中文桌子 (zhōngwén zhuōzi)– Chinese Table– a unique opportunity where the CET students get to spend lunchtime every week with […]

Looking Deeper: Language, Paraty, and My Final Semester Abroad in Brazil

Written by Diego Alberto Felix-Trejo, (University of Michigan), Student Correspondent for CET Brazil, (Social Justice), Spring 2026 A Note on Portuguese for Spanish Speakers One thing that made studying abroad in Brazil less intimidating for me was already being a Spanish speaker. There is enough overlap between Spanish and Portuguese that it becomes easier to build confidence quickly, […]

Experiencing Life in Shanghai as an American Study Abroad Student

Written by Emma Chongo (Haverford College), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Spring 2026 Why study abroad somewhere in Europe when you could study abroad in China? I keep hearing different versions of this question around me. When my friends post images and share stories on their Instagram about their adventures in Rome, Barcelona, or Denmark certainly leave an […]

My Home Away From Home 

Written by Ava Marcus (Cornell University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2026 Florence has been an incredible city to study abroad in, offering wonders everywhere I turn. While it was initially difficult to settle down roots in a new country and find ways to adapt, Florence is filled with an abundance of life that helped me establish […]

A Semester in Prague: Moments That Mattered Most

Written by CET Prague Local Roommate, Tereza Veselá, this blog features an interview with Macie McPherson, a Georgetown University biology student from Los Angeles. During Mace’s Fall 2025 semester in Prague, she explored Jewish Studies while building on her previous experiences living abroad in France and Spain. Here, she reflects on the moments that made […]

Moving to a New City, New Life, New Experiences in Prague

Written by Jasmine Garcia-De Los Santos, (Mount Holyoke College), CET Film Production at FAMU, Spring 2026 It would be a lie to say getting on the plane was easy. This was the second trip I have ever taken on a plane, which brought a wave of mixed emotions. As a first-generation daughter to immigrants, it was difficult […]

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