Most rewarding experience ever!

I went to Saint-Louis, Senegal through Projects-Abroad the summer of my junior year of high school. The program that I signed up for was the high school volunteer program that included language immersion. I stayed with a lovely Senegalese family and took private French lessons with a local teacher. I cannot begin to describe what a fulfilling and amazing experience I had in Senegal. While there, I worked with a group of other volunteers on a renovation project at a local primary school. Not only did I experience all aspects of Senegalese culture, I also had the opportunity to meet a diverse group of volunteers. I would gladly go back for the home cooked meals, the volunteer social events, and the beautiful river scenery!