Kathryn's Journey to Senegal

Current Location

Ndiaganiao, Senegal

Hi! Bonjour! Salaam Aleekum! My name is Kathryn and I'm a college student studying international development, French and Wolof in Senegal. Join me on my journey to discover the Land of Teraanga!

Logbooks

Come learn about the village of Ndiaganiao, where I'm staying for six weeks. I will also share photos of my weekend trip to Joal Fadiouth, an island made entirely of seashells!

Journals

As I leave my journey in Senegal and Ndiaganiao, I am so thankful for these past four months. Come hear my reflections on this journey, what I've learned and the challenges I've faced.

Field Notes

In Senegal, the baobab is a sacred tree that is illegal to cut down. Baobabs form the center of spiritual beliefs, provide food and shade during hot Senegalese days and are gigantic!

Albums

I got to visit The Gambia during my program's fall break. It's the smallest country in mainland Africa! I got to pet monkeys and crocodiles for the first time and take a ferry over a wide river!