Our students recently had the invaluable opportunity to learn about sustainable agricultural practices firsthand from regional experts who have established a thriving wildlife and vegetarian sanctuary in Taubab Dialaw Réserve naturelle de Popenguine. The sanctuary[…]
Student Blogs from Their Senegal ECS Journey
Blog entry 3/5/2025 by Lahee Y. Location: Denver – Paris – Dakar Salutations! Packing up and finally saying goodbye to our families before we leave is always one of the hardest parts of traveling, especially[…]
From Senegal to Colorado: Our Journey Home
Today, we said goodbye to our instructors, the beach, and the cats. We are now heading to the Dakar airport. Our flight departs at 11:30 p.m. Senegalese time, taking us to Paris, and finally, back[…]
Students Bid Farewell to Host Families and Embrace New Roles
Today, the students bid farewell to their host families after several days and returned to Toubab Dialow for the transfer ceremony at Sobo Bade, a seaside building created by visionary artist Gérard Chenet. During the[…]
Students Plant Seeds for the Future
Today, students helped plant seeds for future fruit trees around the local Catholic Church and had the opportunity to attend a traditional Senegalese Mass. They also engaged in team-building exercises to prepare for their final[…]
Students Explore Senegalese Culture through Cooking, Sustainable Gardening, and Wildlife Adventure
Today, the students spent the morning with their host families, learning how to cook traditional Senegalese dishes. In the afternoon, we visited the Nébéday Center, where the students deepened their knowledge of sustainable gardening. We[…]
Immersive Experience: Students Settle into Senegalese Homestays After Cultural Excursions
Yesterday, we spent most of the day traveling to Diakhanor, but we made a stop at the Somone Lagoon, where we took a pirogue boat ride. We also met with a woman who founded her[…]
Exploring Senegalese Art, Culture, and Connections: A Day at the Village des Arts
Today, we visited the Village des Arts, a co-op for renowned Senegalese contemporary artists. There, we learned to craft “louches” (ladles) from dried gourds. Later, we met with Princeton University students and spent the evening[…]
A Powerful and Emotional Day on Île de Gorée: Reflecting on History and Visiting Iconic Landmarks
It was a powerful and emotional day on Île de Gorée, a UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. For many, this island marked the final stop before being forcibly shipped to the American[…]
Students Collaborate on Surprise Project at Hip-Hop Studio and Celebrate International Women’s Day
Today, students visited a vibrant hip-hop venue and studio, where they collaborated on a surprise ECS project with producers and professional recording artists. They also participated in an International Women’s Day celebration at the Mampuya[…]
Exploring Empowerment and Sustainability: Visit to Women’s Cooperative and La Ferme Des Quatre Chemins
Today, we visited a women’s cooperative founded by the mayor of Popenguine, Senegal’s first female mayor. She is also the mother of the current director and was recognized by the president of Senegal for her[…]