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CIEE: Dakar - Language & Culture
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If you are interested or majoring in French/Francophone studies, African studies, international relations, or development studies and are seeking an opportunity to live and study in a French-speaking West African country considered by many to be one of the most developed and democratic nations in that region, ... More
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Student Reviews
Kathleen S.03/29/2012 |
Venture Out Of Your Comfort Zone And Open Your Mind In DakarSenegal changed the way I not only think about issues like African development, but also just the way I think and approach problems and obstacles in general. |
Emily D.03/01/2012 |
Ciee Senegal: Lots To LearnYES. I'm so much more independent and aware of my emotions/reactions to things. Senegal often challenged my preconceived notions and certainly taught me a lot about Islam. I now feel like Americentric; I know what at least one lifestyle outside the US is and the ways in which its superior and inferior to living in America. |
Tessa G.02/15/2012 |
Senegal: Fall 2011Yes, learned a ton and was able to take a much needed break from college. |
Nicole J.02/14/2012 |
Sopp Naa Senegal Lu Bari!I don't know if I can fully answer the above question yet, since I haven't been back for very long. I think the effects will continue showing up for months and maybe years afterwards. The changes are big and overwhelmingly positive. I am now abroad for a second time in Europe, and so far I think that my experience in Senegal was... |
Jamayca W.01/23/2012 |
Senegal: Learning From Your FailuresYes, definitely |
Liz M.09/21/2011 |
Senegal; Buckle Up And Let Teranga Take You For A RideMy cultural awareness has honestly skyrocketed; I think that if I had to sum it up in one word, the thing Dakar gave me most was perspecive. I really enjoyed almost everything I did in Senegal, and I am also pleased that my passion for my proposed career is even stronger after my semester abroad. I will not, however, be joining ... |
Sajel T.08/02/2011 |
Senegal : The Importance Of PeopleI understand development issues and what role I can play to improve conditions. I am more aware of social justice issues and want to pursue a career in public health as a doctor in a developing country. |
Eli B.04/29/2011 |
Dakar, Senegal: Nothing Worth Having Comes EasyFrom studying abroad, I gained a much better sense of what it is and what it takes to interact with and become close to people from a background and culture alien to my own. I learned how to better connect to those who are different from me in myriad ways, and how to carry out respect for that difference. Through study abroad, I... |
Katherine G.12/24/2010 |
Senegal And AwayIt was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about what I want and what I don't want. It was really amazing in all respects. |
Kiersten K.07/14/2010 |
(No Title)FANTASTIC. |
Abbey H.07/12/2010 |
(No Title)I loved study abroad. It was definitely the best part of my college experience so far, and it has caused me to rethink my future plans. Instead of applying to grad school right away, I am applying to the Peace Corps. |
Katiana J.12/09/2009 |
(No Title)Yes. New perspective. Changed my future plans (made me really appreciate my home state and the connections I have with my family and community; convinced me that I was not, after all, interested in working for an NGO). Changed the way that I view happiness, the world, etc. |
Hayley D.06/10/2009 |
(No Title)Absolutely. I never could have imagined what I would find there and I laughed cried and everything in between about everything. Nothing like America which I guess is exactly what I wanted. |