Tierra Goes to Ghana: Just An Overview...

So I’ve already been in Ghana for almost 3 weeks! But like we always say, things are better late than never. I’ve done a lot but there is still much more to see and do! I’m here at The University of Ghana, Legon with a program called CIEE, Council on International Educational Exchange, which provides a large amount support while we’re here. We stayed in a hotel for the first two nights here, we had a scavenger hunt, moved in on campus, and class has begun! I am taking 4 courses and an internship for credit in which I will be teaching in a primary school. Here’s a quick summary of points I wanted to share thus far:

· Registration is very slow process here, makes me appreciate Georgetown

· The campus is hugeee.

· There aren’t many sidewalks around

· I’ve never done so much walking in my life, but I’ll have great legs by the time I leave.

· Everyday travel is done by taxi, but you have to bargain to get a good price, or tro-tro.

· You can always bargain in the markets as well for almost everything but food

· There are places to get your hair braided everywhere

· We are now in the rainy season which is relatively cool

· Most of the food we eat is veryy spicy

· Nightlife is great so far

· I must hand-wash all clothes or pay for someone else to do it

· No hot running water

· Mosquitoes haven’t been bad, they usually are out more at night than during the day. I sleep under a mosquito net (it’s quite cozy)

· Idk how people come to Africa and lose weight. There’s food everywhere!

· Ghana is a Christian nation, and any foreign person would know that just by walking down the street

In any case, Ghana is a beautiful country with a great spirit. People here are very kind and there’s a strong sense of community. For those concerned with my safety, Ghana is the most stable country in West Africa, with a political system similar to that of the U.S. In fact, there are plenty Ghanaians that follow U.S. politics better than most Americans. I hope I didn’t leave out anything important. I hope to post about twice a week. I have so much to say! So Keep Reading!

Medaase Paa (Thank You Very Much!)