More Adventures in Ghana

Time is flying with this past Tuesday making 2 months that I have been in Ghana. Currently, lecturers at KNUST have been on strike for over a week to obtain owed funds from Ghana’s Government System.  The students are hoping for classes to start soon as possible so the semester will not be extended. Once classes resume students will be writing Mid-Semester Exams. I am very interested to see my results on Mid Semester Exams since the academic system here is different than North Carolina A&T academic system. I have spent time adjusting to the differences and I am ready to put the pencil to the paper.

As I have approached the midpoint of my study abroad experience, I have definitely gained more strength, courage, and confidence. I have adjusted to a daily schedule that starts at 6am and ends at 12am. When I first arrived I did not know how the students were able to start their days so early and end them early. With time I have adapted to their schedule and I am enjoying every minute of it. It feels great to have accomplished most of daily tasks by dinner time and not just beginning them. I call it getting the most out of day. I hope to apply trait to my academic life at NCA&T.

Over the past week I was able to visit the local lake in Kumasi name Lake Bosomtwe. It was a beautiful view and very relaxing. There are twenty four villages that surround the lake which makes it unique. The tour guide explained that there are two theories on how the lake was created. One theory says a huge meteorite formed the lake. The second theory states it is a crater of an extinct volcano. Both theories are pretty interesting. On the property of the lake fresh tilapia and palm wine is sold by vendors. The fish was very good and the palm wine was an exotic taste. Within in each village there is a resort for guests to stay at. The resorts were very nice and look to be a great place for relaxation.

This past Sunday I attended my first Football Game (Soccer) where Ghana played against Sudan. The ending score of the game was 0-0. The stadium held approximately 45,000 people. I t was definitely a sight to see. The entire time I was there it look like it was going to rain and when the game ended it started t o pore down. In the mist of this happening everyone began to run to places to stay out of the rain. After taking shelter for about 30 minutes my friends and I tried our best to catch a taxi back to campus. As we walked through the rain we were unable to find a taxi. Either there was already 6 people sitting in 4 seats or the taxis were done for the night. It took roughly hour and half to walk back to campus in the rain. Once I got back to my dorm I had mud all the way up my back. My clothes were ringing with water. This is an experience I will never forget.

 Keeping an open mind and positive attitude will get you through anything.