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In Between a Tourist and a Local

Photos by Eliana Mendoza (Brandeis University), Student Correspondent for Brandeis Midyear in Florence, Fall 2023 As I now approach the latter half of my time in Florence, I have truly been trying to savor the remainder of these fleeting moments. This city is home to such a rich history with defining landmarks like the Duomo or Cupola del […]

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. […]

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 […]

Photo Essay: Palio di Siena

Photos taken by Taylor Cameron (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2023 Exploring a Market Every Wednesday morning, a market takes place around the Fortress (Fortezza Medicea). It’s filled with vendors selling clothes, jewelry, shoes, bags, and more—a shopaholic dream! My CET friends and I spend hours wandering through it each week.   On a side […]

Five Things That Have Surprised Me About Jordan 

Written by Brandon Bishop (Washington & Lee University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 Before departing for Jordan, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. I have had conversations with my Arabic professor and CET alumni from my university, alongside reading various blog posts, but no amount of preparation could truly prepare me for how different Jordan […]

Re-Navigating Amman as an Adult

Photos taken by Ruofei Shang (Boston University), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Summer 2023 The sudden outbreak of COVID halted my four years of high school in Jordan in December 2020. The desire to advance my Arabic language skills and reconnect with the local culture brought me back to Jordan this summer. It is definitely a strange […]

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

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