Discover Africa for yourself!
Join Ndoye in Senegal, 2009
Cassandra Cunningham
Issue date: 9/17/08 Section: News
Senegal is a country of more than 12 million people located in the Western most point of Africa. This country, slightly smaller than South Dakota, is the home of Parkland's own Professor Ibrahima Ndoye, a man eager to show students and community members his home country. In an effort to allow students to learn more about Senegal, Parkland College Study Abroad is offering students and community members a chance to visit with Ndoye to bask in the culture and learn more about the country in the summer of 2009.
June 29, 2009-July 15, 2009 are the dates set for the trip. This trip is open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Students will be able to earn up to six credit hours while staying in Senegal. The only prerequisite is that students have successfully completed English 101 prior to the departure date in order to attend the trip. The cost of the trip is estimated to be $3,925.00 which includes airfare, lodging, in-country travel, most meals, etc.
During this adventure, travelers will get the chance to visit historical sites such as Goree Island, the holy city of Touba, and the colonial region of Saint Louis. Travelers will also be visiting museums, experiencing a drum session, and getting the chance to have banquets in an effort to experience the legendary hospitality that Senegal is known for.
When asked what he hopes students can learn out of this trip, Ndoye responded, "My hope is get students to develop a greater understanding of Africa, and consequently of the world, for their personal growth. This would be an opportunity for them to discover Africa for themselves and not form an opinion about the continent based on sometimes biased media coverage."
In order to be eligible for a study abroad program, students must have at least 12 credit hours and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Scholarships are available for students wishing to attend. For more information contact Parkland College Study Abroad by calling the office at 217-353-2048 or by sending an email to studyabroad@parkland.edu.
June 29, 2009-July 15, 2009 are the dates set for the trip. This trip is open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Students will be able to earn up to six credit hours while staying in Senegal. The only prerequisite is that students have successfully completed English 101 prior to the departure date in order to attend the trip. The cost of the trip is estimated to be $3,925.00 which includes airfare, lodging, in-country travel, most meals, etc.
During this adventure, travelers will get the chance to visit historical sites such as Goree Island, the holy city of Touba, and the colonial region of Saint Louis. Travelers will also be visiting museums, experiencing a drum session, and getting the chance to have banquets in an effort to experience the legendary hospitality that Senegal is known for.
When asked what he hopes students can learn out of this trip, Ndoye responded, "My hope is get students to develop a greater understanding of Africa, and consequently of the world, for their personal growth. This would be an opportunity for them to discover Africa for themselves and not form an opinion about the continent based on sometimes biased media coverage."
In order to be eligible for a study abroad program, students must have at least 12 credit hours and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Scholarships are available for students wishing to attend. For more information contact Parkland College Study Abroad by calling the office at 217-353-2048 or by sending an email to studyabroad@parkland.edu.
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