@SenegaleseBella88
American expat in Senegal
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About me
American
Lives in Dakar
Speaks English, Wolof, Learning French
Registration: 31 December 2009
Activity
French Classes?
Does anyone know of anywhere or any school that go for french language classes? Read More
Cost of living in Senegal by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Senegal. Don't forget to mention where in Senegal you are living. How much does it cost to live in Senegal? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
Bonjour Trusty, 1.) And NO, you can not manage life here without speaking atleast conversational french, even if you mastered the more widely spoken language wolof. Espicallly if you plan on doing business here. Luckily there are classes here you ... Read More
Looking for work
Sorry if already posted, just refer me to post pls. if not..... Anyone know of any websites to look and apply for work in Mauritius? What is the best way to look for employment without actually being there? If I come for a visit where is the best ... Read More
Working in Mauritius
Sorry if already posted, just refer me to post pls. if not..... Anyone know of any websites to look and apply for work in Mauritius? What is the best way to look for employment without actually being there? If I come for a visit where is the best ... Read More
Bored by SenegaleseBella88
For me personally it seemed like if i'm not shopping, eating, or going dancing at night there was not much to do in Dakar. I just want to post some sites that helped broaden my view on activities here in Senegal. Please feel free to post sites, ...
Found a new one!!!!, well new to me anyways: agendakar.com Read More
Bored
For me personally it seemed like if i'm not shopping, eating, or going dancing at night there was not much to do in Dakar. I just want to post some sites that helped broaden my view on activities here in Senegal. Please feel free to post sites, ... Read More
Working in Senegal (work visa/permit etc.) by nowachi
I am considering moving to Senegal and obtaining a work visa/permit so that I can support myself (my interests are aviation and perhaps English teaching). I was wondering what the process is in obtaining a work visa and perhaps how hard and how ...
I asked my family about this the other night. They all said a work permit is not needed here inorder to have a job even for Non-Senegalese. I do know you need a form signed by someone who is the head of a neighborhood saying that you are a ... Read More
Cost of living in Senegal by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Senegal. Don't forget to mention where in Senegal you are living. How much does it cost to live in Senegal? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
Hey ya'll I'm living in Dakar, Senegal. Please keep in mind that the prices are not set in stone they change and you can always talk them down on certain products. oh yeah what something may cost in one part of Senegal even if you're in one part of ... Read More
Repatriating but feel like an expat by SenegaleseBella88
Hello, My name is Fatou 21 year old University student on sabbatical in Dakar, Senegal. Coming from Charlotte, NC. Coming here has definitly been soul awakening experience for me. I definitly plan on visiting every part of Senegal and every ...
Hi Fatou, Please keep us posted on your mini adventures. Tell us how you are feeling like an expat. I have visited Senegal 3 times, the last visit being about 8 years ago. I am planning on visiting towards the end of June. I hear that Senegal ... Read More
Repatriating but feel like an expat by SenegaleseBella88
Hello, My name is Fatou 21 year old University student on sabbatical in Dakar, Senegal. Coming from Charlotte, NC. Coming here has definitly been soul awakening experience for me. I definitly plan on visiting every part of Senegal and every ...
Hi Fatou :) So tell me, why do you feel like an expat?Hello Beniamino, Well to start off when I'm being introduced to extended family members or friends of the family I'm always called Fatou the American or "white/european" even though my passport ... Read More
Moving to Dakar by skebede
Hello everyone I am preparing to move to Dakar in February to take time off from work, improve my french and do some writing. I am looking to rent a one bedroom or a studio apartment in Dakar,any thoughts on how I should go about it? How about ...
Hello, My name is Fatou I am currently visiting in Dakar, My mother just finished building an apartment building in a quiet neighborhood in the dieuppeul area. I will be able to take pics soon if you are interested. My family is currently in ... Read More
Repatriating but feel like an expat
Hello, My name is Fatou 21 year old University student on sabbatical in Dakar, Senegal. Coming from Charlotte, NC. Coming here has definitly been soul awakening experience for me. I definitly plan on visiting every part of Senegal and every ... Read More