Comments on: Why I Want to Stay https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/why-i-want-to-stay/ Global Citizen Year immerses HS grads in developing nations to live and work on the frontlines of today's global challenges during a gap year. Fri, 14 Feb 2020 21:16:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Susan Rosen https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/why-i-want-to-stay/#comment-528583 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 23:08:21 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42768#comment-528583 El, you are a wonderful writer. This is such an interesting blog, not just because the subject matter is fascinating, but also because of your incredible ability to observe, participate, care, and articulate your experience. Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: Claire Moise https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/why-i-want-to-stay/#comment-528582 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:38:23 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42768#comment-528582 Eleanor,  this is so fascinating! This post made me cry, because I feel how sad that you will be to leave your family. Such a grand experience for you!Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

]]> By: Katia Foster https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/why-i-want-to-stay/#comment-528581 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:24:39 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42768#comment-528581 Bonjour Eleanor, merci pour ce fabuleux blog qui nous raconte si bien ta vie avec ta famille au Senegal. Bonne fin de sejour et plein de bises de nous tous ici
Your French yai, xxxx

]]> By: Mom https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/why-i-want-to-stay/#comment-528580 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:13:36 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42768#comment-528580 Hi Ellie—- I’m glad to see that you are enjoying Senegal, and yes perhaps you wouldn’t want to miss the rainy season and get some delicious mangos!! I love mangos too!! We miss you & hope you keep enjoying your new friends & the senegalés people. Ciao for now tio Pablo

]]> By: Bud Ferillo https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/why-i-want-to-stay/#comment-528579 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:41:23 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42768#comment-528579 E; Your report is astounding, marvelous and charming. Your insights into your family there and your skill at describing are a deligh to read. I can see why you want to stay longer. You may have to House your mother if you don’t get back here on time, but she would fit right in.

I do caution you about the Rainer season. If it is anything like the monsoons I lived through in Vietnam, it is dreadful. Infections occur easily and clothes never dry. The ground turns to soup and getting around is most difficult if not impossible.

On the bright side, you will bring home worlds of stories and songs to sing and recipes to introduce on SI.

Am so happy for all of you. Keep writing. There are publication opportunities for you just waiting.

Much love,

Bud

]]> By: Mom https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/why-i-want-to-stay/#comment-528577 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:15:23 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42768#comment-528577 You are an amazingly evocative writer. I got a little teary-eyed just thinking about you having to leave these wonderful people. Thank you so much for sharing.

]]> By: Auntie Rachel https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/why-i-want-to-stay/#comment-528576 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:10:26 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42768#comment-528576 Eleanor,

What an amazing blog!! So happy you are these great experiences. You have transitioned well and will have beautiful memories for the rest of your life. Maybe one day you can return! We are all so proud of you

PS: Amelia is talking even more if u can believe that! However, she still does not know her alphabet. 🙂

We miss you, Auntie Rachel

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