Hello, my name is Felipe Mendoza and I am from Bogota, Colombia. I have been thinking about Bridge Year since last year a Princeton representative went to my school to talk to us about Princeton. I was not sure where to apply, but as soon as I found......Read More
Hi! My name is Fernanda and I’m very excited to be a part of the Bridge Year Program in Senegal this year! I’m sorry for not posting this letter sooner, so I’ll just go ahead and start telling you a little bit about myself.......Read More
Pre-course assignment Let me start first by reminding people to go ahead and post their letter of introduction. There many friends and family waiting to know you. We want you to introduce yourself and tell us about your interests coming into bridge......Read More
Our first month in Senegal is filled with trips to the market, visits with families, plates of rice and fish, walks along the beach, breathtaking sunsets, spiritual exploration, and daily opportunities to get to know each other and your new home.......Read More
Asalaamalekum mbok yi, This sentence could be the shortest description of who I am. It says ‘peace be with your family.’ The first word is of Arabic origin and was brought to Senegal centuries ago with Islam. Religion and the culture of peace......Read More
Peace be with you! How are you everyone? My name is Berta and I am going to spend your first 6 weeks in Senegal with you! Right now you must have completed your final year of high school and hopefully you have a relaxing and fun summer ahead of you.......Read More
Salaam aleykum! My warmest greetings to you and all the people who have supported you on your path to embarking on the Bridge Year Program in Senegal. Our nine months together in Senegal will be filled with learning, challenges, transformation,......Read More
Welcome to your Bridge Year Yak Board! As you’ll soon discover, this board is a valuable forum for: introductions by staff and participants addressing all questions regarding packing and trip preparation posting live updates on the country’s......Read More