When I reveal my study abroad destination most people are amazed that I have the guts and desire to study in such a "foreign" land. Some question my decision and just can't comprehend my desire. They question "Why Africa? Why Ghana?" I answer, "Why not?" And then go into long, excited explanations about my reasonings.
Africa has always fascinated me. As an American I see African children on TV who are impoverished, starving, and living in war stricken countries. One of my goals is to evaluate my own perceptions about that country, and obtain an accurate understanding about the people’s way of life, assessing the similarities and differences between their culture and my own.
As a visitor to Ghana, I am excited to experience the hardships the citizens face on a daily basis, as well as the achievements they celebrate. Getting an insider’s perspective will be eye opening and humbling. I am excited to stretch myself to new lengths, step outside my comfort zone, and experience a culture so different from my own.
I imagine myself immersed in the Ghanian culture, enthralled with their customs and way of life. I want to experience life with less technologies, less conveniences. I want to live like a Ghanaian!
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