Adapting to a new style of teaching, in a foreign language, in a new city and culture is quite the accomplishment! APA’s signature methodology provides the tools to thrive: a range of dedicated academic and language support is built in so students can leave Dakar feeling confident and successful both in language acquisition and their classes.
Managing the academic details for students, Astou handles university enrollment, class registration, coordinating academic and language support, and liaises with faculty. In short, she guides students throughout their semester or year in Dakar. Drop by Astou’s office to chat about Francophone African literature or female characters in arts and media – it is her field of research for her doctorate program in the African Studies at the Department of Modern Letters at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar!
An alum of ISM Dakar, Elisa received her Bachelor degree in International Management and Masters in Project Management. Friendly and upbeat, Elisa organizes the cultural program, oversees homestays, and handles the day-to-day for students in Dakar. She can also be found in the International Relations Department at ISM, where she has been an assistant since 2019. In her free time, Elisa unleashes her entrepreneurial creativity, helping many young people start their projects.
All students take an online language evaluation administered during the pre-departure period for APA to prepare for the semester’s specialized support.
