Category Archives: 2011-12

Read student and recent alumni adventures during 2011-12

Thanksgiving in Senegal…Tabaski!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by bzavala

Last Monday was Tabaski, one of the biggest Muslim holidays! Throughout this program we were told that this would be a huge ceremony that the whole country looks forward to every year. People have new clothes made by the tailor, … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle Again

Posted on November 15, 2011 by ghmoore

I left you in the beautiful village of Ethwar. Since then I’ve been back in the sea surrounded, stinky, crowded, vibrant Dakar to finish classes and move away from my home-stay family. Dakar is big, about 1, 030594 people and … Continue reading →

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Chasing Hippos: Living with the Peul Fouta

Posted on November 9, 2011 by bzavala

My most recent African adventure was a week long trip to the Kedougou area. After a two day journey in a bus, we made it to our destination of Kedougou. Kedougou is the region in the lower right corner of … Continue reading →

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Ecotopia=Village?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by ghmoore

A return to the mountains, the forests, and the chillier nights. This all happened in my excursion to Kedougou a town close to the Guinea border. Kedougou seemed to be the Portland of the United States for bicycles. Everyone has … Continue reading →

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The Trip

Posted on October 28, 2011 by cj

Classes were finished, finals were approaching, spring was springing. So, naturally, I took off with my boys in a green and purple camper van for 12 days. (Above picture taken by Connor of course) 14 October The Tea Party! Drinking … Continue reading →

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The Tale of Tuam

Posted on October 17, 2011 by scauley

I must preface this entry by explaining how and why I found myself in Tuam in the first place. I wish I had an exciting story, but I don’t. My study abroad program really wants to make sure that their … Continue reading →

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Last week of classes!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by cj

Next Wednesday will be more exciting…

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Fun Facts!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by bzavala

Yes, it is that time for a few random facts about life in Senegal. These are just little tidbits about everyday life, or just fun occurrences that have happened to either myself or someone around me, enjoy! Warning: Some of … Continue reading →

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It’s complicated.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by abby

I’ve now been in France for almost three weeks, and I feel that our relationship is moving on to a new level, one that cannot yet be explained otherwise. Though I’ve lived in France before, this experience is completely different, … Continue reading →

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Narrated Slide Show of an Excursion

Posted on October 6, 2011 by ghmoore

Location: Touba Mosque. Founded by Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba. Muslims from all over pilgrimage here sometimes too. My language professor told us the following history. Bamba was in a French boat sailing from Europe to Africa, he looked at his watch … Continue reading →

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