Hello! My name is Isa, which is short for Isabella, and pronounced “eesa” – I’m on the right in the picture with my little brother. I’m from Tacoma, Washington but I’ve lived in a lot of different places, in fact......Read More
Salaamaleekum everyone, We are looking forward to seeing you all very soon and we are sending warmth as you prepare for your travel and journey. As you physically prepare, we would also like you to begin thinking about some of the core themes and......Read More
Greetings Dear Senegal Students, We are really looking forward to meeting you in person in less than two weeks for our great adventures together! Although we know that you have been sent a full packing list, we wanted to use this post as a way to......Read More
Nangeen def fellow travelers! We, your instructors, have been working hard in preparation for your course alongside the Dragons administrative team. We have worked with heart, soul, and mind to intentionally design the tentative itinerary we present......Read More
Jaraama (or hello in Pulaar) to all you wonderful Senegal semester students (and anyone else reading this board)! I wanted to introduce myself, I’m Espoir (she/her/hers), and one of your instructors for this semester and am absolutely thrilled......Read More
Al salaamaleekum, My name is Beth and I am humbled and thrilled about the opportunity to learn and grow with you all this semester. I write to you from New Jersey, which is where I was born and raised and where the time of covid has brought be back......Read More
A heartfelt greeting to my fellow intrepid travelers. My name is Claire, I am originally from the UK although I am writing to you from the misty monsoon in the Himalayan valleys in Nepal. I will be one of your instructors this semester, coming in......Read More
On Jaaraama! (both “thank you” and “hello” in my native language of Pulaar), My name is Samba Sow and I will be one of your instructors this fall semester. I wanted to share a bit more about myself before we all meet in-person come......Read More
Na ngeen def? My name is Babacar and I am a member of the Senegal instructor team this fall semester. Welcome to your Yak board! This is a place to post letters of introduction and questions— we invite you all to post a quick intro about yourself.......Read More
Dear Students & Families, As you prepare for the upcoming departure, don’t forget about your pre-course webinar recording! While many of you joined us for the live discussion and Q&A, we also recorded the conversation and presentation so......Read More
South America: Andes & Amazon - Group A, South America: Andes & Amazon – Group B, Guatemala: Spanish Language & Social Justice, West Africa: Rhythms of Senegal
Dear Fall 2021 Travelers, Your program is just around the corner and we’re sure you’re as excited as we are to see how the summer unfolds! While we understand that you’re likely anxious to meet your traveling companions right away, we have a......Read More
South America: Andes & Amazon - Group A, South America: Andes & Amazon – Group B, Guatemala: Spanish Language & Social Justice, West Africa: Rhythms of Senegal
Dear Fall 2021 Students and Families, Welcome to the Dragons community and your course’s Yak Board! You can think of your course’s Yak Board as an online group journal and virtual bulletin board. Pre-course: you will use the Yak Board to......Read More
