Intercultural Dimensions

Crossing Cultures Senegal, West Africa Program



Program

Crossing Cultures Senegal is a customized two week program.  It is limited to five participants, so that each individual's interests can be developed as fully as possible during the two week program.  ID welcomes participants from any country. Extended stays for field study or volunteer activities can be arranged, when desired, following the conclusion of the two week program.  

A program may include working in a village project, homestays, conversations with teachers and students in local schools, visits with families, trades people and government officials, field work within one's interests and visits to surrounding sights and villages. Participants might pair up with a host who shares common professional or academic interests.


PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES:

  • live and work alongside Senegalese

  • improve conversational French

  • learn Wolof, Mandinka, Serrer, Diola, or Pulaar

  • see historic sites in Senegal

  • visit cities and villages in Senegal

  • experience village life

  • delight in Senegalese cuisine

  • appreciate Senegalese people and their culture

 





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