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What is this!: November 2010
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Gina is studying in Accra, Ghana. O) - this is her perspective- (O) -. November 29, 2010. Buduburam Liberian Refugee Camp. One of my housemates, Emily, interns with WISE. Women's Initiative for Self Empowerment. Twice a week she visits the small counseling center they have set up in Buduburam. Buduburam is the Liberian refugee camp that is situated about 40 kilometers west of Accra. Brief History on Buduburam. Thousands of refugees returned to Liberia, but the majority chose to remain in Ghana. Soon afte...
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What is this!: Farewell Fab Five
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Gina is studying in Accra, Ghana. O) - this is her perspective- (O) -. December 3, 2010. 5 strangers. Thousands of miles away from home. 1 house. A delightful experience. I think we all had our reservations about living in a household full of females, but it worked out great. Us five (fabulous) ladies conquered east Legon. The first of our household departs this weekend. I'll be the last to go. Lauren, Ada, Emily, Molly and Gina. Ama, Adua, Akua, Akua and Afia. Our favorite hang out. This comment has bee...
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What is this!: October 2010
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Gina is studying in Accra, Ghana. O) - this is her perspective- (O) -. October 22, 2010. The Happy Feminist Journeys to Shelter. Last week, during my midterm break I traveled to the Eastern Region with The Ark and stayed at the women's shelter. I sat in the circle of chairs with them and we found one thing that was universally understood. Laughter. So that I could simply have an experience. Who did I think I was imagining myself as a person who had trials and trivulations? No rest for the weary. Of all m...
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What is this!: December 2010
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Gina is studying in Accra, Ghana. O) - this is her perspective- (O) -. December 3, 2010. 5 strangers. Thousands of miles away from home. 1 house. A delightful experience. I think we all had our reservations about living in a household full of females, but it worked out great. Us five (fabulous) ladies conquered east Legon. The first of our household departs this weekend. I'll be the last to go. Lauren, Ada, Emily, Molly and Gina. Ama, Adua, Akua, Akua and Afia. Our favorite hang out.
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What is this!: August 2010
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Gina is studying in Accra, Ghana. O) - this is her perspective- (O) -. August 26, 2010. University of Ghana - Legon. The University of Ghana is the most prestigous university in West Africa. It is one of the seven Ghanaian public universities. It has about 40,000 students and the departments range from archeology to zoology. I live off campus, yet in my free mornings or afternoons. I venture out to explore campus. PS i love it here! Links to this post. August 19, 2010. Links to this post. August 11, 2010.
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What is this!: September 2010
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Gina is studying in Accra, Ghana. O) - this is her perspective- (O) -. September 28, 2010. The Beach: where fresh and salty collide. Since I can remember, the beach has been a place of splendor for me; whether it is hunting for seashells, floating under the stars, breaking the waves or just sitting and admiring. I often find that I am unexpectedly led to the beach here in Ghana. Common hangout for both locals and tourists alike. View from CapeCoast hotel room. Other notable beach highlights thus far:.
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