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A group of students smile while posing for a group photo in front of a wall that reads "inspire. empower. elevate."

Africa Is Now

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Global Career Launch Internships Abroad Senegal

August 11, 2023

About halfway through my internship program, I became overwhelmed by countless power outages, a variety of native bugs, the inescapable Senegalese heat and frustrating language barriers. My second summer class had also started, and my days felt long and dreadful. …

The interior of a beauty shop is decorated in bold colors of green, yellow, bring pink, aqua and shades of brown. There are beauty products on display on a wall.

Coming Home

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Global Career Launch Internships Abroad Senegal Summer Programs

July 13, 2023
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For the duration of the summer, I’ve been blessed with an opportunity to intern with House of Bacoro, a cosmetic store in the center of Dakar, the capital of Senegal. On the surface, House of Bacoro is a mere beauty…