Today we went to a primary school in Nima, which is one of the more impoverished neighborhoods in Accra. Since being in Ghana I’ve heard on multiple occasions that Nima is a rough neighborhood. It’s a place that you don’t want to find yourself at night, and those who grow up in Nima are said Read More …
Ever since finding out about my internship placement with Joy Sports, I’ve been trying to figure out exactly which sports and leagues the people of Ghana follow and root for. Shortly after arriving in Accra, I found my answer. I looked up Joy Sports on Twitter and noticed that #AFCON, or Africa Cup of Nations Read More …
1 Cancelled flight. 2 Missed connections. 3 Nights in a hotel. 4 Days Late. My journey to Ghana was anything but easy. Everything I imagined could go wrong seemed to go wrong. Ever since I was accepted into this incredible program, I have been extremely nervous about the trip. As one of the younger Read More …
I’m not deserving. It’s as simple as that. I’ve only been in Accra for three days, and I’m learning with every passing moment that my professors were spot on in saying that Ghana is a life-altering experience. Accra is a beautiful city, from its luscious, green countryside to the many attractions it offers. There is Read More …
It’s time to finally go. I remember getting accepted into the program about four to five months ago. Time has flown by because I leave for Ghana tomorrow. The last few days have been hectic, from gathering all of the supplies needed for the trip, collecting contact information, and expecting the unknown. Running around town Read More …