We are 14 University of Oregon journalism students who are in Ghana this summer for a six-week internship program with various media outlets and non-profits. Follow us on our trip as we post our published work and personal blogs here while we explore this West African nation.
In the early going of our city tour on Sunday morning, we caught a glimpse of this man making his way into church. The sounds of the churches could be heard before they came into sight. (Michael Ciaglo)
A boy plays outside his home on the streets of Accra. Since we've arrived, we have seen countless children entertaining themselves on the roadsides. (Ariane Kunze)
During one of the more interesting moments of our tour, Dr. Michael Williams (our guide) said of Ghana's economy: "We import what we consume, and we export what we produce." Bicycles are a prime example of this phenomenon; the raw materials exist in Ghana, but they are often exported before they can be used. (Michael Ciaglo)
On the beach that anchors Accra's Artists Alliance Gallery, a man sleeps underneath a boat. (Michael Ciaglo)
At the same Abosey-Okai market, locals pass by an onion stand. The motorcycle seen in the foreground is quite common on the roads of Accra. (Megan Russell)
