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Interning at CET Shanghai

Photos taken by Avellina Colacurcio (Wellesley College), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Summer 2026 When I was a first year in college, I didn’t have many study abroad aspirations. I knew I wanted to study abroad in a Chinese speaking country, but I wasn’t sure what country or city I was going to study in. Furthermore, I always […]

From Three Weeks to Eight: Studying Abroad in Shanghai

Written by Emma Chongo (Haverford College), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Spring 2026 My Special Shanghai Birthday  This day was one of the best days of my life! Not only was it the first birthday I spent abroad, but it was also my 21st birthday. My day began quite ordinarily. Having been in Shanghai, studying at Donghua University, for […]

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Interning Abroad in Jordan

Alumni Perspective: Jacob Botelho Jacob Botelho, an American University student, writes about interning abroad in Amman, Jordan with the King Hussein Foundation’s Institute for Family Health (IFH) while studying abroad. Jacob now interns for CET Academic Programs and shares his experience in this piece. Studying abroad can be one of the most important events for […]

Academics at CET Shanghai: More Than Just the Classroom

Written by Paola Sigüenza (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Fall 2025 Today I want to talk about a topic that most students don’t get excited about: academics. But trust me, at CET Shanghai, academics aren’t what you’d expect. They’re hands-on, academically challenging, and—dare I say—actually fun! At CET Shanghai, all students take 15 credits: one Chinese language […]

My Summer Experience: Learning, Living, and Exploring Taipei, Taiwan

Written by Adelaide Britten (Duke University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2025 Spending time in Taiwan has been one of the most enriching and memorable experiences of my life. From studying Chinese to exploring bustling night markets, working on tech projects, and building friendships with locals—every day has felt like a new adventure. Here’s a look into […]

A Growing Startup, Language Step Up, and Nice Setup

Written by Isaac Frank (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Spring 2025 If only I’d known how much I’d love my internship, all my nerves about going to Taiwan would have fled away. I’ve always wanted to work for a rapidly growing tech startup, and as the pioneering force of third-party payment […]

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