The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Ghana
I’ve been putting off my blog posts until something spectacular happened. Finally, the day has come and it’s time to…
First Day Blues
Let me take a moment to congratulate all those affected by the Supreme Court rulings in support of same-sex marriages….
Surely Learning
Even though my summer will be spent working at two internships, I have been learning a thing or two. Thank…
The Happiness is Palpable
One truly spectacular aspect of Ghana, among the countless others, is the palpable air of collectivism. By this I mean…
Ghana Day 4
Well, it was bound to happen. After a long day of visiting botanical gardens, walking around colorful markets, and playing…
That One Time I Almost Bribed a Ghanaian Immigration Officer
Going through immigration in Ghana was the first time I considered bribery. After a short kerfuffle over my visa, which…
One Year Later
I’ve always loved to fly. I think your problems seem much less consuming when you’re that high above them all….
Bro, do you even tro-tro?
Way back when I first applied for the Media in Ghana program, I had some preliminary thoughts about what Ghana…
A Battle in the Gutters
How an area handles weather conditions is always an interesting topic. While the bare subject of just weather is possibly…
What a Joy
Time spent away from home has a way of stretching itself. It’s a consistent theme here in Ghana no matter…
Kumasi's Labyrinth
At some point in the upbringing of most American citizens comes a time when they’re introduced to a bevy of…
Special Sunday Edition
This past Sunday Joy FM was broadcasting a special Sunday edition: an hour-long show at 6 p.m. recapping stories accumulated…
Fear Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
The human heart is not built to endure all situations in life. No human can ever say they’ve encountered every…
Everyone Needs a Robert
At some point during our travels we as a group started to realize how diverse the people of Ghana are….