Hello Readers, Since I have been abroad in Ghana for a couple weeks a lot has happened. I have spoken Twi with the local Ghanaians, tried real Ghanaian food, and ridden a Tro Tro for the first time. But the most impactful thing that has happened since I have been here was when we all went Read More …
I’ve been putting off my blog posts until something spectacular happened. Finally, the day has come and it’s time to write about my experiences. Today was our second day of internships and it started early in the day, as expected. I was personally expected at the office by 9am, and was told that with travel Read More …
Let me take a moment to congratulate all those affected by the Supreme Court rulings in support of same-sex marriages. I am so proud to be a part of a country that is learning to accept everyone as equals. Although we still have a long way to go, this was a huge step in helping Read More …
Even though my summer will be spent working at two internships, I have been learning a thing or two. Thank you to Dr. Michael Williams and Dr. Audrey Gadzepko. Here’s a brief summary of what I’ve learned about media in Ghana: Great journalism usually goes unnoticed. Bad journalism (unethical or biased coverage of stories) is Read More …
One truly spectacular aspect of Ghana, among the countless others, is the palpable air of collectivism. By this I mean that Ghanaians and everyone else here seem to really care abut each other and being happy, together. This happiness isn’t plastic (think unenthusiastically singing happy birthday to a friend in a one-step-up from a fast Read More …
Well, it was bound to happen. After a long day of visiting botanical gardens, walking around colorful markets, and playing hilarious games of Cards Against Humanity, I got my first round of sickness here in Ghana. One minute I was sitting with the group and laughing about marriage proposals that we had received (that happens Read More …
Going through immigration in Ghana was the first time I considered bribery. After a short kerfuffle over my visa, which was accidently issued for 2018, I thought I was good to go until the officer looked at my immigration form. As there are no addresses in Ghana, I had simply written “University of Ghana” for Read More …
I’ve always loved to fly. I think your problems seem much less consuming when you’re that high above them all. I also like to look out the window and pretend I’m Miley Cyrus in The Last Song. So maybe it’s a combination of both. Almost a year ago today I woke up on a plane Read More …