By Monica Hobbs After returning back to the States, I’ve had time to reflect on my time in Ghana. One aspect that I’ve looked back on the most was my internship at GHOne TV News. I’m truly grateful for such an enriching opportunity, where I grew as a journalist and learned the ins and outs Read More …
By Monica Hobbs For one of my big projects at my internship, I did a story about renewable energy in Ghana. Like the rest of the world, the Ghanaian government has developed a plan to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Yet the transition framework isn’t only about preserving the environment. Ghana has a Read More …
By Monica Hobbs On a free day, I decided to set out on my own little adventure in Accra. And let me say that it was quite the journey! After sleeping in, (I wake up at 6 a.m. every day for work mind you) I got ready for the day. My outfit of choice: jean Read More …
By Monica Hobbs After week two of our internships, we took a trip to Kumasi. I’d been highly anticipating the Kejetia Market—the largest single market in West Africa with over 10,000 stores and stalls. We’d visited many art markets in the first two weeks, so I was excited to see a standard market. I can Read More …
By Monica Hobbs While growing up in the Bay Area and attending school in Eugene, I have been surrounded by like-minded individuals who shared liberal beliefs and advocated for the same movements as me. However, after starting my internship in Accra, I quickly realized my views were the minority. I’m currently working at the GHOne Read More …
By Monica Hobbs At the beginning of our trip, we visited a small school: Anani Memorial International School (AMIS). AMIS was located in Nima, one of Accra’s most densely populated neighborhoods. Due to the Muslim holiday, the children had the week off. However, the principal gathered a few students to greet us for a visit. Read More …