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In Senegal, traditional rhythms, dance, art and Terranga (the culture of giving) intersect with striking development issues; this is a program that celebrates the beauty of daily life in a culturally rich and proud nation, while also probing the often harsh realities of an increasingly connected global economy. In Senegal we experience an... read moreIn Senegal, traditional rhythms, dance, art and Terranga (the culture of giving) intersect with striking development issues; this is a program that celebrates the beauty of daily life in a culturally rich and proud nation, while also probing the often harsh realities of an increasingly connected global economy. In Senegal we experience an authentic encounter with a country that embodies modern day Africa's struggle between traditional values and globalization. We start our Senegalese journey in the city of Thies, where we spend a week learning the language, exploring colorful markets, visiting nearby villages, and doing small scale community service art projects. From there we travel to the east and watch the flat desert landscape, scattered with ancient baobab trees, turn into lush, green forests. We settle in the Kedougou region, where we spend 10 days trekking in the foothills of the Guinean mountains. We leave the hills for the southern region of Kolda and spend a week doing home-stays in rural Pulaar villages, with each student living in a small, thatched hut family compound. Along the way we practice the local dialects; engage in lessons focused on international development, and the economic, political, and historical contours of the country; we eat in communal bowls with our hands; and we make lasting connections with the individuals who are kind enough to open their homes to us. As a group, we see that amidst the daily hardships and poverty, it is the character of the Senegalese people that make one so quickly and so completely fall in love with this country. Less
Where There Be Dragons is a unique and remarkable organization, that combines excellent leadership and resources with a vision to grant its students independence. Though it has been several years now since my trip to Senegal, the experience has profoundly shaped my character and continues to influence my daily life. It has forever kindled a sense of adventure and cultural understanding within me and I would highly recommend the program to any ind... Read more
Where There Be Dragons is a unique and remarkable organization, that combines excellent leadership and resources with a vision to grant its students independence. Though it has been several years now since my trip to Senegal, the experience has profoundly shaped my character and continues to influence my daily life. It has forever kindled a sense of adventure and cultural understanding within me and I would highly recommend the program to any ind... Read more
Where There Be Dragons is a unique and remarkable organization, that combines excellent leadership and resources with a vision to grant its students independence. Though it has been several years now since my trip to Senegal, the experience has profoundly shaped my character and continues to influence my daily life. It has forever kindled a sense of adventure and cultural understanding within me and I would highly recommend the program to any ind... Read more
Where There Be Dragons is a unique and remarkable organization, that combines excellent leadership and resources with a vision to grant its students independence. Though it has been several years now since my trip to Senegal, the experience has profoundly shaped my character and continues to influence my daily life. It has forever kindled a sense of adventure and cultural understanding within me and I would highly recommend the program to any ind... Read more
