You can never fully comprehend a different culture until you fully immerse yourself within that culture. Before the trip, I spent hours researching the country of Ghana, the people, and their culture. While reading articles and blog posts are informative, they don’t nearly compare to walking down the streets of Ghana and speaking with a […]
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The word “no” hasn’t been a popular one in my vocabulary for at least a decade now. This is mostly due to the fact that I absolutely hate unnecessary arguments. Lucky for me, it turns out that the abilities to say “no” and enjoy a good argument are two of the most useful skills you […]
Read MoreIn Ghana, most services and products are up for bargain. In America, there are set prices and those are non-negotiable. You sit in a taxi and the meter starts. You buy a shirt and know exactly how much you will pay. This is not the case in Ghana. In Ghana, you call a taxi, attempt […]
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