KAOLACK, Senegal - A group of MIT students participating in a cultural exchange program in Kaolack, Senegal, are immersed in local traditions, including the nightly "tanibeer," a drum and dance celebration. Located in a region characterized by salt plains and peanut farms, Kaolack provides a backdrop for the students' experiential learning. The program offers the students opportunities to engage directly with Senegalese culture through music, dance, and community involvement. These immersive act