My 24 days in Senegal have come to an end and I am going home. As we drive through the empty streets of Dakar (a very rare sight) at 5am on our way to the airport, I feel pangs of sadness. During the trip, I found myself homesick many times but now that I’m going…
Author: Annelise Green
Greeting to a reader, your name and home location, what you’re studying at Pitt and the corresponding
schools/departments, when you graduate, and what you plan to do for your career.
Hello everyone! My name is Annelise Green and I'm originally from Charlottesville, Virginia. I'm studying molecular biology at Pitt in the Department of Biology in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. I graduate in Spring 2027 and afterwards, I hope to work in a research related field in the topics of genetics, developmental biology, and maternal health for a few years before persuing graduate school on those same topics.
Side Quests in Senegal: A Tailor Visit
When I came to Senegal, I was not intending to get any clothing. To me, I felt somewhat shallow to focus on the consumer aspect of the trip instead of the education or the cultural immersion parts. However, my mom changed my mind during a call one evening on the trip. She convinced me that…
An Introduction
Hello, everyone! My name is Annelise and I’m studying abroad in Senegal this May through the Research and Culture in Senegal program. In addition to my molecular biology major, I am doing a certificate in global health. Through my global health classes, we’ve talked a lot about health and sociology on other continents, particularly on…