Group Arrived Safely!
Jody, Instructor
Hello Family & Friends – The West Africa Semester group has arrived safely and is ready to begin their Orientation. Wishing everyone a great fall semester!...Read More
West Africa: Rhythms of Senegal
Group is at the gate, starting to board!
Carin, Dragons Admin
The West Africa group is at their gate, starting to board the flight. The flight is on time! Safe travels to the students 🙂 Family & friends, please check back on the yak board tomorrow for a photo from the instructors once the group has......Read More
Pre-Course Assignment 1: Issa Samb
Allyson, Participant
Issa Samb (1945 – 2017), sometimes known under the pseudonym Joe Ouakam, was a Senegalese author, painter, poet, and sculptor. The son of a dignitary, Samb was educated by his grandfather before studying law and philosophy at the University of......Read More
Departure Day Details & Reminders
Carin, Dragons Admin
Dear Dragons Students & Parents, Your journey is right around the corner and we can’t wait to meet you! Below is a reminder about your day-of travel details. Should you need to reach our staff during students’ travel days (both during AND......Read More
Pre-Course Assignment #2
Frances, Participant
For this assignment, I spent a lot of time talking to my dad about his side of the family, but I am still unsure of where exactly I fit within my family’s migration story. The male side of my father’s family descends from the Irish McMullens.......Read More
Participant
Kyle Edwin, Participant
Hey Everyone, my name is Kyle I’m 19 years old and I live in NYC. I’m pretty stoked to meet everyone on Septemeber 15th. I chose this trip to Senegal because I felt like this was a breathtaking experience worth trying, especially to......Read More
Baaba Maal – Pre Course Assignment #1
Lauren, Participant
In 1953, Baaba Maal was born in the river valley region of Senegal, in the Fouta town of Podor. He is a singer, guitarist, percussionist, activist, traveler, and much more to many people. As a young boy he loved music, dreamed of becoming a singer,......Read More
Some more questions about the program
Chris, Participant
Hi, I’ve got some more questions about the program: Will there be any places where I can plug in a battery charger? Can we contact our home stay family hosts electronically, especially to know what their tastes and preferences are (especially......Read More
Reminder: Bring Along Your Yellow Fever...
Dragons Admin, Dragons Admin
This is a reminder that you should pack your “Carte Jeune” Yellow Fever Vaccination Card in your carry-on luggage with your passport. Though unlikely, there’s a small chance you could be ask to show it as you arrive in Senegal.......Read More
Pre-Course Assingment: Delphine Diallo
Phoebe Norman, Participant
Delphine Diallo is a French-Senegalese photographer who travels the world, using her photography as a way to explore a way of life in a distant area or portray a single subject. Diallo was raised in Paris where she would later attend the Académie......Read More
Pre-Course Assignment #1- Fatoumata Diawara
Frances McMillan, Participant
Fatoumata Diawara is an inventive singer who was born in the Ivory Coast. She began her career as a child actress, appearing in many feature films. She later took up guitar and started composing her own material because she was inspired by the......Read More
Arrival Information – Please Print!
I-team, Instructor
Hello West Africa Fall 2018 Students! In one week, you will be touching down in Senegal and we want to make sure you know what to do upon arrival at the Blaise Diagne International Airport. Please print out these instructions and bring them with you......Read More
Participant
Lauren Thomson, Participant
Hi everyone! My name is Lauren and I’m from Westport, Connecticut, but I spend lots of time in Vermont so I love being outdoors especially to ski, hike, and play soccer. I decided to take a gap semester before starting college in February after......Read More