First Few Days
Alright, I have nearly survived my first full day in Accra, and I’ve come out relatively unscathed, save for a…
The Intern Life
As the first week working as an intern is now over half way through, I find myself reflecting on the…
First Day at the Ghana Football Association
After the first week of getting accustomed to the city of Accra, bonding with group members and acclimating to the…
Toward Justice
It’s hard to talk about touring the slave castles along Ghana’s coast without resorting to clichés. The unspeakable horror of these…
First Day of Work?
If there’s one thing that Ghana has taught me so far, it’s that things almost never go as planned —…
The Beginning
Through research I was unable to prepare for what I was intended to encounter at the Cape Coast Castle, and…
Back to Africa
When I spent a semester studying in Ghana as an undergrad, it changed my life. I knew I would be back,…
Horrific History
We learn about history in school, but we don’t truly understand the past until we experience something that gives us…
Visiting the Slave Castles
When I was little my parents rented Roots, a mini-series from the 1970’s about American slavery. At first I did…
New Yet Familiar: The First Week in Ghana
Having high hopes and excitement to see another country in an entirely different continent, I excitedly came out of the…
Lessons in Bargaining
You can never fully comprehend a different culture until you fully immerse yourself within that culture. Before the trip, I…
The Master Carver
This is not just a hobby, this is a lifestyle. Known as the master carver, he has been doing this…
The Dancing Difference
Taylor’s and Webfoot are two of the most popular bars in Eugene. Located right across the street from the University…
Obruni
One thing that I like about traveling is being able to experience cultures that are so much different from mine. Getting…