A teenage girl has to to navigate the nuances of her family relationships in order to get permission to go to the USA. A short story written by Abdullah Masood during the Journeys to Success workshop series (Chennai). Performing the story is Jain Benita as “Sister”, Tamil Selvi as “Mother”, Justin as “Father” and Abdullah Masood as “Brother”.

In this episode, we hear from Athiphan Anbumani, a “super alumni” of US State Department sponsored programs. He talks about his journey through the Access program and introduces a short story that he wrote and performed with his group at the recent Journeys to Success workshop (Chennai).

Bourana, Fatima, and El Hadji talk about friendship in Senegal, and how life can be wonderful with friends.

Penda talks with a YES Abroad counselor, Devin, about his expectation in coming to Senegal, and then interviews campers about what they expect as potential exchange students to the US.

Widad Interviews two YES campers, MC and Fatima, to paint a picture of the activities and goal of the YES Camp program.

Adama and Gondoleeza discuss values and then customs within Senegalese culture.

Helene, Touba, and Adja talk about family and relationships in Senegal.

Maimouna Ndiaye and Rokhy Nokho talks about music in Senegal, and arts.

Babacar and Bamba talk with Abdulaye about his daily life in Senegal. First is a presentation about daily life, then questions.

Maimouna Diouf, Matar Saw, and Mamadou Sy talk about a normal day at school in Senegal. They mention many resources, like friends, schedules, teachers, and activities. Thank you to Pape Abdoulaye and Widad for their time being interviewed.