While I have been in Ghana for the last couple of weeks, I was given the opportunity to have clothing hand made for me from cloth with traditional prints. Many years ago, the cloth was hand printed and unique, but because of the spread of globalization cloth is being mass-produced and shipped to Ghana to Read More …
Today we had the amazing opportunity to visit the Anani Memorial International School in Nima, a town that is known to be a little bit poorer compared to other towns and cities in Ghana. Nima is also famous for its huge market, Nima Market, where I hope to visit again to purchase crafts and goods Read More …
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 …
Well, we’re here. This first week has been a whirlwind of experiences and emotions. It’s been amazing so far, truly. The people in this group and the people of Accra have made this period of getting settled enjoyable, to say the least. Accra is unlike any city I have experienced before. The food is amazing, Read More …
A small group from the cohort and I went to the neighborhood known as Madina to watch the Ghana Black Stars take on Guinea-Bissau during the Africa Cup on July 3. The broadcast station Net-2 TV had set up a large outdoor screen for their live broadcast of the football match which was played in Read More …
Today, after touring the city of Accra and the University of Ghana campus, we all went to AMC mall for grocery shopping. It is just so interesting to see our students looking around and trying to find groceries for themselves. It feels like we are settling down here:-) More adventures are coming, Go Ducks!!!
I visited the University of Oregon as an incoming Media Studies doctoral student in May 2018. After visiting with a few folks in the department, I was advised to introduce myself to Dr. Leslie Steeves as we both shared a passion for travel and study abroad. Shortly after arriving at her office, I found myself Read More …
I have my travel visa. I’ve been inoculated against typhoid and yellow fever and have a bottle full of malaria pills. My wardrobe has been appropriately stocked with slacks and colored shirts. I can introduce myself in Twi. On one hand, I feel ready to commence my summer internship with the Media in Ghana program. Read More …