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A Letter to a Future CET Florence Student

Written by Isabella Verga, (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Fall 2022. Dear future CET Florence student, I am writing this to you about two weeks before I leave my life in Florence behind.

It’s not all Sunshine and Rainbows

Written by Cody Simpson, (University of Kansas), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 When I was selecting my summer study abroad program, I knew that I wanted to apply for an intensive language program. I wanted to challenge myself and try to improve my language speaking skills as quickly as possible. I knew that […]

Onism

Written by Isaiah Saunders, ( Bates College), Student Correspondent for CET Film Production at FAMU, Spring 2020 Onism is a noun from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows that has been lingering within my subconscious for years, but it wasn’t until after its recent discovery that I was able to come to Prague… and nothing has […]

How to Handle Homesickness, Culture Shock, and other Stressors While Abroad

Written by Abby Schwendel (University of Texas at Austin), Student Correspondent CET Beijing Summer 2019 No matter where you’re traveling in the world for whatever length of time, you’ll want to prepare yourself for your host country’s cultural differences. Most people will try to warn you about an “adjustment period,” but I disagree with this […]

Eerie Art & Mental Health

Written by Cosima Smith, (University of Virginia) Student Correspondent CET Siena, Fall 2018 It is quite possible that I am partially breaking a promise by writing the following article. See, I promised in my last post that I would write about the street art of a land that is known for its artists, but mental […]

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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