Archive - The College Dream

After A Rough Week, I'm Still Standing

Adama shares some of the obstacles he's faced over the last few months.

Jun 6 •

May 2025

Experiencing Pink (and White) Snow for the First Time

Adama reflects on his first winter and spring in Japan — from snowflakes in his eyes to cherry blossoms falling at his feet.

May 20 •

April 2025

How My Step-Mother Prepared Me for Life in Japan Without Knowing It

Adama shares how a lesson in cooking from his stepmother taught him an unexpected life skill that’s helped him survive halfway across the world.

Apr 30 •

March 2025

How to Make Friends With Popcorn — and Other Lessons From Tokyo

From getting lost in Tokyo without a phone to making friends using a salty strategy, Adama shares the unexpected lessons shaping him outside the…

Mar 11 •

February 2025

Adama Turned Down a Free Degree in 2018 — Here’s Why.

Adama fought against impossible odds for an education, yet when given the chance to secure his own future, his first instinct was to empower someone…

Feb 20 •

Ashleigh N. DeLuca

January 2025

Tokyo Moves Fast, So Did My First Semester

Adama reflects on his first semester in Tokyo, sharing how he adapted to the fast-paced city life, found a job, secured a new apartment, and made…

Jan 30 •

Wishing You a Bright New Year 🌟

A message from Adama with wishes for the new year!

Jan 1 •

November 2024

Why Education Is So Important To Me

Growing up in poverty in The Gambia taught Adama hard lessons about hunger, resilience, and the power of education to change lives.

Nov 2, 2024 •

October 2024

Why I Chose Computer Science

"I want to dedicate myself to my studies at school so that I can become a cyber superhero for The Gambia."

Oct 2, 2024 •

September 2024

Sharing Some Very Exciting News!

It took us nine years but he finally made it.

Sep 12, 2024 •

Adama & Ashleigh

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