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KSU exchange with Université Cheikh Anta Diop Dakar, Senegal

KSU exchange with Université Cheikh Anta Diop Dakar, Senegal. Senegal, West Africa. Official languages: Wolof and French 7 major ethnic groups, 22 total groups Peulhs (5%), Toucouleurs (10%), Malinkés (4%), Wolofs (27%), Sérères (17%), Lébous (7%), Diolas (9%)

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KSU exchange with Université Cheikh Anta Diop Dakar, Senegal

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  1. KSU exchange with Université Cheikh Anta Diop Dakar, Senegal

  2. Senegal, West Africa • Official languages: Wolof and French • 7 major ethnic groups, 22 total groups Peulhs (5%), Toucouleurs (10%), Malinkés (4%), Wolofs (27%), Sérères (17%), Lébous (7%), Diolas (9%) • Religions: Muslim 88%, Catholic 12% (Official numbers), Animist (75%) • Population: 11,126,832 • Capital: Dakar • Dominated by French from 1677 to 1960 • Independence April 4, 1960 • Léopold Sédar Senghor, president from 1960 to 1980 • Currency: CFA Communaute Financiere Africaine franc , exchange rate 500 CFA/ 1 USD

  3. Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar Bibliothèque UCAD

  4. KSU and UCAD Partnerships Dr. Gorgui Dieng at the Women’s Leadership Center created with the help of Dr. Myra Gordon, Associate Provost of Diversity and Dual Career Development at KSU.

  5. Surrounding UCAD Views of the Atlantic from the University

  6. UCAD Buildings

  7. UCAD Campus

  8. IFAN Museum, central Dakar

  9. Lac Rose

  10. Joal Fadiouthbirth place of Léopold Senghor

  11. Ngeech, Thiès Region, Senegalese Interior Possibility to complete service projects at the community school

  12. Young women from Ngeech school master’s home built with funding from US governmental grants

  13. Ngeech, students and teachers

  14. Ngeech Dr. Gorgui Dieng and his uncle Awards ceremony at village school

  15. ToubaHoly Mosque, Muslim pilgrimage site

  16. Ile de Goréecolonial port, slave house, IFAN museum

  17. Gorée

  18. Gorée Island

  19. Saint Louiscolonial capital of Senegal (possibility to take classes in St. Louis)

  20. Saint Louis, University and Langue de Barbarie

  21. Travel Precautions • No visa necessary for U.S. citizens (short term trips). You must have a valid passport. • Recommended Anti-Malarial Medicine (from your physician, by prescription). • Recommended Mosquito repellent, sunscreen, long sleeved shirts and long skirts or pants. • Recommended Yellow Fever vaccine (not required, available at Riley County Health Dept). • Optional Hepatitis A vaccine (2 parts, not required, Riley County Health Dept).

  22. Resources for more information on Senegal • http://www.senegalaisement.com/ • http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/sg.html • http://www.senegalembassy-us.org/ • http://www.au-senegal.com/ • http://www.senegal-online.com/

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