I've never had one of these, but I'm eager to commit quality time posting for all of yalls viewing pleasure. Where to begin?! I leave for Ghana, previously known as The Gold Coast, in two days (30 Aug). With my life in the hands of the good folks at Delta Airlines, I'll fly from Portland to Amsterdam and FINALLY onto Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, West Africa. Unreal.
As far as preparations go, I'm about 95% packed. I'm mostly concerned about finding a mosquito net, but the rest should be a breeze. As far as mental and emotional preparedness, I'm 100% there. I've wanted to venture to Africa, no where else, since I was wee and it's finally just around the river bend! My program, entitled Social Transformation and Cultural Expression, feels made for me.
Courses include:
- Intensive Language Study: Twi
- Social Transformation and Cultural Expression
- Visual and Performing Arts Seminars
- Research Methods and Ethics
- Independent Study Project
Program Schedule:
Aug 31-Sept 14 Arrival, orientation, Twi language study. Commence STCE and VPA Seminars and home-stay in Accra based at the University of Ghana, Legon
Sept 15-28 Twi language study, RME, STCE and VPA Seminars and home-stay, Kumasi
Sept 29-Oct 13 Village work project, Ashanti Region
Oct 14-21 STCE and VPA Seminars and excursions, Tamale
Oct 22-Nov 4 Educational Excursion to Central, Eastern and Volta Regions
Nov 5-7 Accra, ISP preparation
Nov 8-Dec 7 Independent Study Project (as of right now, I'm leaning towards a musically focused project)
Dec 8-12 Oral presentations, program evaluation, Accra
Dec 13 End of scheduled program
Here's a map of Ghana's regions and cities, so you can know exactly where I'll be. Plus, I love a good map.
I'll leave you with this.
This is the "helpful orientation video" my program's admissions counselor sent to us all. Can't wait!
Stay tuned!
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