Looking back on my first week in Ghana, I find my memories a little blurry. The meaning of time has changed since I was back in Oregon, from the strict structures of classes and work into a laid back flow of events that I have a hard time placing into chronological order. Needless to say the Read More …
You can’t flush paper down the toilet. People hiss at you or make kissing noises to get your attention. Drivers never stop for pedestrians… ever! The fruit here is so delicious! It’s amazing and nothing back home will ever compare! Tro-tros are Ghana’s form of public transportation. It’s super cheap but also absolutely terrifying. Taxis Read More …
Well, finally time to discuss my reason (partially) for coming to Ghana – INTERNSHIPS! Internships started Monday the 30th of June, so this post will discuss all that and more about my first week at LOWE (Tuesday was a Ghanaian Holiday, which is why Day 12 will have its own separate post). The group awoke early Monday Read More …
Time spent away from home has a way of stretching itself. It’s a consistent theme here in Ghana no matter what it applies to. The mere three and a half weeks I’ve spent here have felt more like months. This most likely has to do with the my ability to quickly adapt to the country’s Read More …
1. I started work – My internship with the Daily Guide has been very rewarding so far. I’ve written stories about the Ghana Aids Commission’s use of social media to help prevent new cases of HIV/AIDS amongst LGBT youth; the Social Security and Insurance Trust’s donation to the National Pensioner’s Association; the Ghana Statistics Development Read More …
Roughly a week has passed since my last blog post…so much for staying on my game. I’m falling behind for several reasons: 1) The internet connection almost everywhere is just plain terrible. Internet at our house takes forever because all 16 of us students are trying to use it at the exact same time, which slows Read More …
Recently we took a trip to a town called Aburi where we visited the local botanical gardens and a woodcarving village. The gardens were beautiful and had an interesting history, especially the Strangler Ficus Tree which over a period of about thirty years completely took over the host tree, which eventually becomes hollow. The one we Read More …
At some point in the upbringing of most American citizens comes a time when they’re introduced to a bevy of cultural norms in the U.S. The shopping mall, Wal-Mart, Costco, conventions, and music festivals are just some of the experiences to be had in understanding consumer behavior in this country. I mentioned all of the Read More …
Media has played a huge role in projecting the single story of Africa. This has ultimately led Americans to think Africans can’t save themselves. This was my first full week working at BrandEffect Limited in the East Legon neighborhood. It is a small graphic design and branding firm, but I’m working specifically in public relations Read More …
Here in Ghana, dogs and cats aren’t really considered pets. Many of them just wander the streets, along with chickens and goats. It’s a very odd scene. The breeds here are very different from back home and are quite small. I’m not sure if it’s from malnutrition or just breeding (probably a combination of both). Read More …
I am now in the third week of my time in Ghana, time is flying and everything is beginning to feel less like a foreign place. So far I haven’t been able to upload my blog posts due to Wi-Fi issues, but here are some of the things that have been going on. Pre-departure: The Read More …
This past Sunday Joy FM was broadcasting a special Sunday edition: an hour-long show at 6 p.m. recapping stories accumulated from the past week. Part of the show contained an interview featuring yours truly in which I was asked about my experience at the Ghana Football Association press conference last Wednesday. I had full intentions Read More …
At some point during our travels we as a group started to realize how diverse the people of Ghana are. The hospitality in particular has been overwhelming to points where I’ve felt unworthy of the affection I’ve received from complete strangers. The children have been some of the most endearing individuals on this trip. It doesn’t Read More …
I woke on Day 3 at 7 a.m…I thought it was later, but the combination of a blaring sun and a sweating body made for a less than ideal state of trying to fall back asleep. My roommate Spencer and I were the only two up at the time, and in attempt to live a Read More …
As I was preparing for my trip to Ghana during the weeks leading up to my arrival, I figured I should have leeway in my normal diet to eat the different foods I knew I would miss while abroad. I thought I would lose weight while in Ghana because I wouldn’t be used to the Read More …