Article by CULP Cadet. Edited by Hope Nelson. SENEGAL, Africa — If one were to spend any amount of time in Senegal, there would be a number of things that would be immediately apparent. You could see that Senegal does not have many of the same infrastructures and institutions that the United States (U.S.) possesses. You could see poverty on a greater scale than nearly anywhere in the U.S. But you could also see a land of unrequited beauty. Senegal is truly a wonder to behold. From its natural beauty to its constructed wonders and it’s amazing citizens. Senegal actively combats […]

Article by Cadet Taylor Love. Edited by Hope Nelson. SENEGAL, Africa — In every culture, there are spoken and unspoken values. In the United States, these include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Additionally, values inherent to American culture are cleanliness, promptness, and individualism. Some values transcend culture. Others do not. In Senegal, the value structure differs greatly from the ones in the U.S. One of the most visible values in Senegalese culture is the importance of community. There is a heightened emphasis on the group rather than the individual. Many people are addressed as “my brother” or “as my […]

Article by Cadet Cleone Abrams. Edited by Hope Nelson. SENEGAL, Africa. — Senegal Team One is wrapping up its third and final week in Africa. The Cadets spent the majority of the week at the Ecole Nationale des Officers d’Active (ENOA) and celebrated their graduation. However, they were fortunate enough to still able to tour around Western Senegal and see more of the country. This week, Cadets looked back and shared their favorite and most impactful experiences of the trip. “The most impactful experience of my trip to Senegal has been the humanitarian aid mission at the orphanage in Saly,” said […]