CIEE: Amman - Language and Culture
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Did you know English words like “sugar” and “cotton” come from Arabic? Studying language and culture in Amman with CIEE, you’ll see the world through a fascinating lens. Intensive Arabic language training, a challenging and comprehensive academic ... read more
All Reviews
This experience was very challenging and pushed me to my limits in a lot of ways, but it was one that I would not trade for staying for another semester at home. The chance to explore a part of the world that is undergoing some of the most historic change for centuries, meeting and talking to people as it's happening, feeling t... Chip W - Trinity University View Entire Review
I was not happy with the way the CIEE office worked and related to the students. But the teachers were great. It is a vary different experiences to hear familiar classes taught from a different cultures perspective. Sam22 - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville View Entire Review
Yeah, its not to get out and see the world. Jordan is a good country to do that in because it has a lot to offer. Hospitality, beautiful landscapes, good food and a bussling country in the middle of change. Amalee E - University of the Pacific View Entire Review
I loved my experience but it taught me that I don't want to spend my life in the Middle East. And that I shouldn't have majored in International Relations. I learned so much about the culture and I definitely broadened my world view. And the food was the best ever. Olivia P - Tufts University View Entire Review
About
Study abroad in Jordan and you'll:
- Improve your Arabic in intensive language courses in modern standard and colloquial Jordanian Arabic
- Choose from a variety of area studies courses in English, and learn about political and cultural issues from guest lecturers
- Interact with local university students, and improve your Arabic through a peer tutor program and cultural activities
- Visit important archaeological and natural sites in Jordan, such as Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and biblical sites
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Arabic
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Arabic Language and Literature
- International Relations
Minimum GPA:
2.75Website
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CIEE Scholarships
Qualifying programs: all summer, semester or year-long CIEE programs
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Current attendee at an MSI
$2,000 for semester, $1,000 for internship, $500 for summer
Open to all CIEE alum and participants from high school and college study abroad, teach abroad, and tefl certifcations.
$200
Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program. Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served.
$1,000
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Sustainability and the Environment, or Tropical Ecology and Conservation summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs that offer research opportunities. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms for CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni.
10% discount
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Community and Public Health summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Enroll in more than one four-week summer session
20%
Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can receive a GAIN Travel Grant up to $1,000 when they complete their CIEE Scholarships and Grants application by our published deadlines. Gilman Scholarship applicants can receive a CIEE Go Global Grant AND a GAIN Travel Grant totally up to $4,000!
Up to $1,000 per student
CIEE offers substantial grants for students who choose our innovative Open Campus Block program. Available at 13 CIEE Global Institutes around the globe, Open Campus invites students across majors to study in up to three international locations in one semester.
Up to $3,000 per student
To increase access to study abroad by more students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), CIEE will cover 100% of program fees and travel costs for 10 students from 10 different MSIs to participate in an intensive 4-week, 3-credit summer study abroad program. To become a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, students must be nominated and receive letters of recommendation.
100% of program fee and travel costs
Students who enroll in more than one four-week session receive a 20% discount off each additional session.
20% discount
Qualified applicants not chosen for a full fellowship are guaranteed a $1,500 program grant and possible university match, $3,000***
$1,500 per student
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