Hi everyone!
As many of you know, I am going to Ghana (west Africa) for 3 months this summer for an internship. I'm going to be in Tamale, which is in the northern part of the country, to do research on girl's education. I think there will be 4 of us from University of Ottawa in Tamale working in the field of girl's education. I'm leaving on May 11 and will be traveling with a master's student named Patrick. I'm glad that I'll be flying with someone because I've never traveled somewhere for so long. I'm really excited but kind of nervous too because I have lots of stuff left to do.
Before we depart, we were required to do 4 days of pre-departure training, which we finished yesterday. In the training, we talked a lot about culture shock, and how we have to be cognizant of our roles and behaviours as westerners coming into a different culture. I think it will be really important for me to keep that in mind in order to adapt to the local culture and cooperate with our local partners.
Anyways, for anyone who is interested, I'm going to try and update this blog with stories and photos and much as I can so feel free to follow along.
I'd also be happy to hear from everyone while I'm in gone! E-mail is probably the best way to reach me but I'll update you on my address or phone number.
Until next time!
3 comments:
I am so glad you created a blog. I will check it often. Much love, Mum
me too! can't wait to hear about your adventures. my aunt is going to ghana soon too, maybe you guys will see eachother :) good luck and have fun. so proud of you dear. love and miss you xoxo
caitlin
In Ottawa it is about 8:15 p.m. So, it is 1:15 a.m. in Ghana. I wonder where you are sleeping tonight. Are you already in Tamale? Or perhaps in Accra? Love, Mum
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