No Postcards Here
While on a quick tour of Accra today, we—a group of 18 jetlagged Americans—quickly realized that we’re not in Kansas…
First Impressions
After months of anticipation and preparation mixed in with some instances of nervousness and stress, I’ve finally arrived in Accra,…
The Soccer Game
Six of us wandered off to the nearby soccer field today. There were two teams of locals playing on a…
Chez Afrique Dancing
With almost all of us together in Ghana now, some of us enjoyed a great night of food and dancing…
Saturday Night Fever
When we arrived at Chez Afrique on Saturday night, only a few tables were filled at the sprawling, open-air restaurant….
Mangos, Music…and Keleweles
I’ve been in Ghana for about 36 hours now, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to sum up my experience in…
Life in Ghana: The First 48 Hours
SATURDAY, June 25th I’m meeellllttttinngggg… Not really, but it sure feels like it… it’s almost six in the morning, and…
An Airport Proposal
I was the last one to get my luggage and I was in a hurry to join my group, but…
Landing in Accra
Coming into Accra after our ten hour flight was pretty incredible as we passed by huge thunderheads and over small…
Well, here I go!
It’s official. With two 50-pound suitcases and two carry-ons in tow, I will officially be on my way to Ghana…
Goin' to Ghana
Well it’s official. After unpacking all my bags from college and immediately repacking them for the Media in Ghana study…
Pre-Trip Twi Conversation
Catherine and Elise practice their Twi (the native language of Ghana) during a pre-trip pizza party three weeks before everyone…