I was supposed to blog during last semester while I was abroad in The Gambia; however, I was much too busy having exciting experiences to possibly sit down and tell you about them….  also I forgot, sorry! So I have some catching up to do! Studying abroad was probably my favorite thing I have done [...]

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I am actively preparing for my semester abroad in the Gambia! I have gotten all of my shots: yellow fever, typhoid, hepatitis A, and tetanus. My arm was sore for a couple of days after that doctors visit. I have stocked up on sunscreen and bug spray. They say not to use stronger than 30% DEET [...]

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Hello, This is my first blog entry here on St. Mary’s Admissions blog! I hope its not too boring, I’ll get better as I go to Africa in the fall. This weekend was alumni weekend, and St. Mary’s students came from all years past. There was music and dancing at the River Center and on [...]

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