The title of this post is what my study abroad advisor told me before I left for Edinburgh and I could not agree with that statement more. I feel like my time in Europe has been flying by and that I am constantly busy. And I absolutely love it. It feels awesome to have something to do all the time. I can honestly say there hasn’t been more than half an hour that I’ve been bored here.
Disclaimer: the title was my attempt to be funny by referencing the tea party scene Alice in Wonderland. Anyway, tea time is what I look forward to everyday here in Senegal. Whether it is a quick cup of Lipton before school starts, homemade mint Senegalese tea with my host family before dinner or attaya after dinner at a friends house, lets just say I keep pretty energized most of the day.
Cathedrals are something I’ve gotten sick of during my study
abroad experience in Spain, but the visit to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral was
one of my favorite aspects during the weekend trip to Galicia.
Living with a host family is by far the best way that a person can be integrated into a culture that you are not used to. In my house I have a mom, a dad, 3 brothers (24, 14, 6) and a 20 year old sister. My family is the greatest. They have helped me improve my French and Wolof, taught me how to cook delicious Senegalese dishes, taught me about Senegalese values and have been a great resource for everything else!
Actually Immersing Yourself