Fellow Stories
True gap year stories from Fellows abroad!
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Three Months Fifteen Days
Ebunoluwa Akinbode
2018-07-29
The Sunsets are the Same The sun rises From the east And sets in the west Carpobrotus edulis Adenium obesum Verbenas and ‘Alice du Pont’ Mandevilla Different but the same rise and set of swirls Verbenas and ‘Alice du Pont’ Mandevilla Carpobrotus edulis Adenium obesum And sets in the west From the east The sun...
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Ebunoluwa Akinbode
2018-07-29
The Sunsets are the Same The sun rises From the east And sets in the west Carpobrotus edulis Adenium obesum Verbenas and ‘Alice du Pont’ Mandevilla Different but the same rise and set of swirls Verbenas and ‘Alice du Pont’ Mandevilla Carpobrotus edulis Adenium obesum And sets in the west From the east The...
Read More5 Second Claim to Fame
Talia Drayton
2018-06-26
One of the positive things about being young is a sense of reckless confidence that allows one to do some pretty wacky and amazing things. It is the same type of energy that carries us through our gap years, and makes us think it is possible to come out alive on the other side. So when...
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The Lions of Senegal
Talia Drayton
2018-06-26
If you are ever fortunate enough to live or visit Senegal, there are 3 main types of lion that you MUST know about. Lions, the Lions of Teranga, and the Simb. This is the lion that most people think of: The lions on the soccer field (Lions of Teranga) AND….. The Simbel (The...
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles Pt. 2
Talia Drayton
2018-06-25
Auto: Maybe you are unwilling to sacrifice comfort and convenience over money and more money. That’s totally fine. If you can afford such luxuries, you have the option of renting out a personal driver. Either that or you rented a car from a dealer, or even own your own car and had it...
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles Pt. 1
Talia Drayton
2018-06-25
This blog post is a little bit on the lengthy side, so I’m splitting it into two parts. You’re welcome 🙂 Oh, the places you’ll go! There are many beautiful sights and scenes to see in Senegal. Perhaps you crave the natural beauty of Kedougou. Or the cultural charms of Saint...
Read MoreThe best Teacher
Ashtin Laurion
2018-06-16
Being back home has been a roller coaster. I’ve loved being able to talk about Senegal but also hate it. I’ve missed Touba Toule but also happy I’m back. Honestly speaking, I miss my people in the cohort and especially Sen Bi Diallo, my language teacher. I’m able to honestly live life a little differently...
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Back in the swing of things- the capstone blog
Avinash Jagroo
2018-06-08
Sixty days, nineteen hours, fifty-five minutes and around thirty seconds have passed from the time I left Senegal to the time I started writing this blog. Since then I’ve been in Northern California, Southern Oregon, upstate New York-Syracuse to be specific, my home for the next four years- ,the big apple itself, and finally back...
Read MorePor qué importa el como compartir
Julieta Lechini
2018-06-08
¿Alguna vez te has sentido culpable al sacar una foto? ¿O solo por el hecho de pensar en sacar una? ¿Alguna vez has tenido problemas para compartir una historia? Qué palabras usar, qué detalles incluir. ¿Cómo puedo compartir una experiencia con una "comunidad" sin caer en la superficialidad y en un prejuicio en el que...
Read MoreWhy it matters how you share – A though on GCY Capstone project and my sharing experience
Julieta Lechini
2018-06-08
Did you ever feel guilty when taking a picture? Or just for the mere fact of thinking about taking one? Did you ever struggle with how to share a story? Which words to use, which details to include. How can I even share an experience with a “community” without falling into superficiality and a judgment...
Read MoreCapstone Project
Sophie Schonbach
2018-06-07
What is that? The so-called “Capstone Project” is the final component of the program designed by Global Citizen Year that guides you through your Gap Year. It is part of the “Transitioning” phase and takes place in your home community. It is a platform to share and highlight the learnings and all other crucial aspects...
Read MoreA collection of the only peoms I ever wrote (created in Senegal)
Sophie Schonbach
2018-06-07
WAVE standing still, feeling the hot sand between the toes, the salt baked hair in the face, the hugging sun on the back and nothing but the endless blue in front thinking, observing but really just being , swimming in the love one shares for its peers suddenly a warm hand on the hips and...
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