[By Jorney Baldwin] One of the things I was most excited about when traveling to Ghana was meeting the Indigenous teachers and children. It’s rare to see Indigenous-to-Indigenous connections highlighted in our history books. As I’ve mentioned before, a recurring theme in my blog posts is the concept of seven generations— preparing the way for those Read More …
[By Tai Le] “Comment tu t’appelle?” [What’s your name?] “Tu parles Français?” [Do you speak French?] “Tu manges?” [Did you eat?] “Aujourd’hui, tu as un Français test?” [Today, you have a French test?]** I’ve been learning French on Duolingo for 292 days, so you can say I’m pretty much fluent. Not. This fluent-not-fluency was the Read More …
[By Nishat Parvez] After a long and hectic journey, I finally arrived in Ghana. The moment I stepped off the plane, I couldn’t help but start comparing this new country to my home, Bangladesh. There are a lot of similarities between the two places, and these became even more apparent as I spent more time Read More …
[By Faria Shaikh] I stepped off the plane in Accra, the capital of Ghana, on Sunday, July 7, after disruptions in my flight that lasted for over three days. My flight from Brisbane, Australia, to Singapore was delayed multiple times, becoming a long wait and a test of patience. This disruption affected my connecting flights Read More …
[By Porter Levenson] At first, I was pessimistic about visiting the AMIS International School. I felt as if we were intruding on the students’ daily life. Or, that our presence at the school would be a burden and we would interrupt the students’ learning. This, however, couldn’t be farther from the truth. The school principal Read More …
[By Malcolm Durfee] It is regrettable how many stereotypes about Africa prevail in the United States. When I first told many of my older relatives about this opportunity, they had reservations about me going. This is interesting because this is not the first time I have traveled outside of the country, but it is the Read More …
[By Jorney Baldwin] Language plays a crucial role in cultures. In Indigenous languages, we can understand one’s history through the nuances of their language. Given the cultural richness of these languages, it is distressing to see them constantly under threat. During my undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon, I worked with Enna Helms and Read More …
[By Emma McFarland] The urge to traverse toward new horizons has brought me many places socially and experientially, but never anywhere geographically significant. That is why I was over the moon when I heard about the opportunity to intern abroad with the Media in Ghana program. Leading up to the trip, I enjoyed our weekly Read More …
[By Tai Le] Pre-Trip Vibes “Tai! It’s been forever since I’ve seen you! How are you? How are things? What’s new?” they asked while sipping their coffee in a local cafe. “Not too much! I’m finishing up my final year with my master’s. I’m working on my defense for graduation at the moment, and then Read More …
[By Jorney Baldwin] Planning for this trip to Ghana has been a rollercoaster of emotions and worries. Coming from Coos Bay, Oregon, a small coastal town where few venture beyond, you can imagine the mix of apprehension and excitement among my family and friends. Since my elementary school days, I’ve had a deep desire to Read More …
[By Nishat Parvez] This is my first time traveling to the African continent, which has raised a lot of questions from my family. I’ve been traveling internationally alone since 2016, starting with a volunteer camp in Sri Lanka. Coming from a conservative family, this was quite unusual, but over time, my family, especially my extended Read More …