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“Sincere “
Justus Rivers
2019-11-18
First I wanted to say that I was stuck writing my first blog because I was just full of thoughts and didn’t know how to express myself. But I would say that I’m a totally different person from who I was two months ago I never understood why I made this decision of being here....
Read MoreWhat I’ve learnt by learning a language from zero
Kali Regenvanu
2019-11-17
—> What I’ve learnt by learning a language from zero Before coming to Senegal I may have done one or two google searches – brief and forgotten minutes later – on common wolof sentences. As I said, in hindsight, I now see these searches were more so I didn’t feel like I was falling behind...
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Blog 2: The Toubab in Tivaouane
Silvia Craig
2019-11-14
After frequently justifying an “audacious” decision, Embracing a future with an unconventional vision, College is on hold for a year long stall, Instead of a campus I have headed to Senegal Over two months gone with five left to live, My placement has proven abundant in challenges to give, Trying not to countdown but...
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On Normaility
Erin Pugh
2019-11-12
I’ve been meaning to write another blog for a while, but (believe it or not) I couldn’t think of anything particularly exceptional to write about. For the most part, life in Senegal doesn’t surprise me anymore. I’ve grown used to sitting cross legged with my family as we eat from a single dish. Without thinking,...
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The Best Way to Make Friends in Senegal
Emma Peterson
2019-11-12
Everyday as the last of the lunch is being eaten, it is time to get out the small silver tea pot, make a quick run the boutique next door for a tiny box of China green tea, and put the attaya on to boil. Attaya, the Senegalese tea tradition, is an important part of every...
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Majesty of the Mundane
Joshua Gervais
2019-11-06
Well, here we are— a whole two months since I first touched down in Senegal. Two months of blunders, and triumphs; home sickness, and familial bonding; nightmarish faux pas, and phantasmagoric cultural experiences: the pitfalls of throwing oneself wholeheartedly into a new culture, and its indescribable rewards. After two months spent on this veritable roller...
Read MoreThe Peanut Queen
Eleanor Ross
2019-11-02
Sometimes, you need a day to mope. And, being all about self-care, I treat myself to a day like this every once and awhile. I mean, Senegal is fantastic, but some days I just miss home. Because now and then all I need is some good, wholesome, childish fun– and often it seems I can’t...
Read MoreDeconstructing the popular belief “I don’t need anyone to be content with my life”
Christine Alhalabi
2019-11-01
After procrastinating for over a month to write my first blog, I feel today is the day. I’ve been delaying it cause I was constantly worried about being objective and not distorting the narrative of Senegal, but I finally realised that unless I talk about Attaya or food, there’s no way I can be objective....
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How to bucket shower like a pro
Kali Regenvanu
2019-10-31
Hi again friends! Welcome to another blog post by yours truly. This one is less of a reflection and more educational in nature (or maybe it’s just me showing off my new skills). I’m pretty proud of them. I was scared before coming, scared of water not shooting out of a shower head. Pouring the...
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10 experts from my journal, interpret however.
Sophie Librett
2019-10-30
« Went on a walk today. Forgot to look up, when I did, I saw the beauty. » « No longer dreaded the day. Not quite excited yet. » « Smiled for no reason today other than I’m just happy to be here. » « Everything’s so colorful! » « My brother doesn’t have a...
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A Day in the Life of Oumy Sarr
Kali Regenvanu
2019-10-28
(Photo taken by my three year old host niece. Excuse the blurriness. She’s just starting to master her photography skills.) I have been here a month. I can’t believe it has been an entire, full month. Some days time flies past me, racing at shocking speeds before my eyes and dragging me along with it....
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Fwd: The Start of my Adventure – an Appreciation
Kali Regenvanu
2019-10-28
Get Outlook for iOS From: Kali Regenvanu Sent: Monday, October 7, 2019 9:30:32 AM To: updates@globalcitizenyear.org <updates@globalcitizenyear.org> Subject: The Start of my Adventure – an Appreciation What is Senegal like? Every family member and friend has been asking me the same question over and over for the past two weeks. The real question is...
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