Need to know before Moving to Senegal as an American #foryou #expatlife

( Reposted due to technical difficulties) I saw the comments on my instagram post. Some people thought I was being harsh, but the truth is, moving across the world is hard. You can't explain 8 months of frustration in 60 seconds. So today, I’m giving you the full 40-minute version no filters, just the reality. I’m keeping it 100% real in this video. Recently, I shared some snippets of my experience living in Senegal as an American expat. While some of those points sparked a lot of debate, a short clip can’t capture the full reality of what it’s like to actually live here day-to-day. In this 40-minute deep dive, I’m breaking down 8 specific culture shocks I’ve encountered. Some of these were positive, but many were challenging, frustrating, and difficult to navigate. My goal isn’t to "be right" or "be rude"—it’s to be honest. Culture shock isn't always a "learning moment"; sometimes it’s just a straight-up clash between two very different ways of life. I’m sharing my unfiltered perspective on: The Social Dynamics: What surprised me about how people interact. The Daily Grind: The logistical hurdles that took me months to get used to. The Communication Gap: Why things aren't always as they seem on the surface. The "Expat Tax": Navigating life as an American in a different economy. Whether you agree with my perspective or not, this is my lived experience. I love being here, but loving a place means being able to talk about the difficult parts too. Drop a comment below I’m curious to hear from other expats or locals who have seen these two worlds collide. #Senegal #Dakar #ExpatLife #CultureShock #MovingToAfrica #LivingInSenegal #AmericanExpat #TheTruthAboutSenegal #ExpatRealities #TravelTruths #LifeAbroad #CulturalFriction #HonestTravel #ExpatProblems #blackexpats #AfricanDiaspora #TravelSenegal #VisitSenegal #DakarLife #solotraveler