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Cali, Colombia Eats!

Written by Karen Garcia-Ramos, (Pomona College), Student Correspondent for CET Colombia, Spring 2024 Food was something I rarely gave much thought to on my college campus, aside from menu comparisons when choosing between the dining halls within my consortium. The convenience of a hot, readily accessible meal was something I realized I took for granted during my […]

The Beginning of a Semester in Shanghai

Written by Natalie Chen (Washington University in St. Louis), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Spring 2024 Due to CET Shanghai’s mid-February start date—a result of Chinese New Year celebrations—I felt like I had more time than most of my peers to think about the upcoming semester. Many of my friends from college had left for their study abroad […]

But Where Is The Time Going?

Written by Presley Privitera (Colby College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2024 Time, while abroad, has felt prolonged in some ways but fleeting in others. This week marks one month of living in Florence, and I have caught myself asking my roommates on a few occasions, “Where has the time gone?” CET Activities CET has an endless […]

Three Weeks in Cali, Colombia

Written by Karen Garcia-Ramos, (Pomona College), Student Correspondent for CET Colombia, Spring 2024 I truly never imagined my study abroad experience taking place in Colombia. However, the more time I spend here, the more I realize this was the right program for me. The notion of an ethnic studies program set in Latin America heavily influenced my […]

Slowing Down in Siena

Written by Anjali Mehta (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Spring 2024 When I signed up to go abroad, I genuinely had no idea what to expect. In general, I feel like I always have a pretty good idea of what the next month of my life will look like. Usually, that month looks exactly the […]

Qahwa and Kanafa: A Peek into Jordanian Hospitality

Written by Madeleine Shaw, (Dartmouth College), Student Correspondent for CET Jordan, Fall 2023 For my last blog post before heading back to the States, I thought I would give readers a peek into Jordan’s culture of hospitality, something that has made my time here extra special. The level of care for guests in Jordan is likely a […]

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