By Kalani Chai-Andrade Over the course of six weeks in Ghana, I learned about journalism, photography, the country, and myself. Initially, I was reluctant to join this program. I applied for several internships, and given my financial situation, choosing an unpaid one was difficult. Yet, after speaking with my mentor and Leslie, I knew this Read More …
By Kalani Chai-Andrade It’s been weeks since I returned home from my internship, but the events I covered still linger in my mind. The U20 Boys Cup Final, in particular, remains an unforgettable experience. National teams from across West Africa flocked to the tournament to prove themselves as the region’s next generation of professional footballers. Read More …
By Kalani Chai-Andrade I’m now three weeks in, and it has been a relentless grind. My days have started to blur together. Most of my time is spent riding in company vehicles or rideshares, writing, researching, photographing, and drinking water. When I finish, I come home, eat, sleep, and do it all again the next Read More …
By Kalani Chai-Andrade Leading up to my first day at work, I was extremely anxious. I had never interned for a company, let alone worked in a newsroom, so I didn’t know what to expect. What would my workday look like? Would my coworkers like me? Would I even get to take photos? These thoughts Read More …
By Kalani Chai-Andrade Before flying to Ghana, I didn’t know what to expect. I mean, sure, we had weekly classes where we would discuss the history and culture of the place, and I even spoke with someone from Ghana who worked at the place I’m interning at. But all that did nothing more than plant Read More …