Hi all, Hannah, Blair, and I are seniors at Christchurch School. For our integrated senior project, we are working to give back to people who have become like family - the rural Himalayan community of Agora. We want to bring light to the lives of the women in the village. The three of us will … Continue reading Women of Agora – A Senior Project
Category: Senegal 2016-17
More Photos
As we return to our daily routines here at Christchurch School, I'm glad that I still get to see so many of these faces. Don't worry— There are many more photos coming.
Digest
By Weichen Zhao The trip to Senegal gave me an opportunity to think about my future plans with no distractions, but inspirations. I don't really have anything to write. I've expressed much in daily discussions, which Mr. Alter and all the faculty members could prove true. Now is just the time to really 'digest' the … Continue reading Digest
Some Pictures
We are back on campus, and the stories are flowing in and out of classrooms, the dining hall and everywhere else that friends are reconnecting. Though the trip is over, its impact will linger. Here are some pictures to help us all remember moments from this excellent CCS adventure. (Please note that these are only … Continue reading Some Pictures
Endings
By Lexy Carr The group went through many endings during this trip, leaving our hearts full of hurt and sadness as well as happiness and new knowledge that will affect us as students and people for the rest of our lives. We may be happy about ending the abrupt early mornings that the donkeys and … Continue reading Endings
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We are all safely in Brussels, enduring our layover as best we can (eating chocolate at 6:00AM est très difficile, by someone must do it). Leaving Senegal was not easy. It holds onto our hearts in its own special way. Kecouta's village, the seemingly endless feasts, and the adventures have touched us all. Our final … Continue reading 🇧🇪
Joy
By Caitlin O'Reilly When I think back to these past few days spent in Senegal, I am lost to find words to capture everything that I have seen and felt. From our first night in a luxurious house right next to the ocean and two nights on an island which felt like paradise, we finally … Continue reading Joy
Home (a pre-thanksgiving reflection)
By Amanda Freeman When I told people I was going to Africa instead of traveling home to Florida, I got many mixed responses from my family and friends. They asked me, "why do you want to do this?" and "Won't you miss your family? You haven't been home since August." First, I told them I … Continue reading Home (a pre-thanksgiving reflection)
Bandia
By Darius Tucker This won't be the last time you see Bandia You really do care There is always next year You knew this would happen, right? You will see him soon enough It is okay Remember this moment Let it sink in Let it go Don't let this set you back We learn and … Continue reading Bandia
No Words
By Caleb Lewis Senegal is an amazing place. It can be calm, peaceful, yet dangerous in many different ways. That is what makes it unique. At daytime you hear children laughing and having fun, and at night you hear hyenas laughing, searching for food. I honestly didn't know what to expect before coming on this … Continue reading No Words