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Teach Your Heart Out
Uniform for our school- Cem Pikine Teaching Jessie teaching Students Tuesday and Wednesday were incredible days! We had the opportunity...
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Apr 272 min read
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Where the River Meets the Sea
Yesterday was Monday, but due to Easter, there was no school. We began the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to the...
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Apr 223 min read
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The Jere Jef cake
The highlight of today, Easter Sunday, was having lunch at our host teacher's house. We intended to begin at eleven, but in typical...
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Apr 204 min read
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African Queen
Most people who know me would describe me as not being shy or easily embarrassed. However, last night, I felt like I stood out...
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Apr 202 min read
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Don't get stuck...
Yesterday turned out to be an adventure. We were scheduled to depart for the farm at eleven, but due to Senegalese time, we ended up...
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Apr 203 min read
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Friday Best
Yesterday was Friday. Fridays in Senegal are mosque days- required for men and optional for women. Fatoumata's school is closed the...
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Apr 194 min read
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Here to Learn
Today was the day I have been looking forward to since finding out that I was selected for the Fulbright Teachers Program. We got to meet...
brennapeterson
Apr 173 min read
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Meet me in St. Louis...
I couldn't help but hum the old song from the musical as we made our four-hour journey from Dakar to St. Louis today. As we moved from...
brennapeterson
Apr 161 min read
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Delightful Day in Dakar
Today was a full but fun day! I was at breakfast at 6 AM and wasn't finished with the day until 8 PM. We had three learning sessions...
brennapeterson
Apr 152 min read
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Settling in...
Since arriving in Senegal, I have been soaking it all in! We are learning all about Senegalese culture, food, families, and education....
brennapeterson
Apr 141 min read
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And she's off!
My journey to Senegal began in the middle of the night. My best friend drove me and after getting breakfast at a place that was open all...
brennapeterson
Apr 131 min read
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Preparing for the Adventure of a Lifetime
How do you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime? I can't even begin to describe all the feelings rolling up and down my spine. I am...
brennapeterson
Mar 231 min read
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Fulbright Teachers: Cultural Competency
As I reflect on the journey I've taken so far, and the journey to come- this last six months has been full self-reflection, learning, and...
brennapeterson
Feb 231 min read
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