Adios America, ETE SEN Ghana! (That's hello in Twi! :)

Leaving on Sunday, in only 5 more days, it still doesn't seem real. It doesn't really seem like I will be spending 129 days in an African country. (My mom, already has the days numbered, and I'm pretty sure has already began the countdown).

I still have a lot of unanswered questions, and it feels like I still have a lot to do, but I am just going to try to go with the flow and hope for the best.

Prim and Proper?

In a previous post, I questioned the need to bring a curling iron and blow dryer, and if I would need to wear make-up everyday in Ghana, like I do now. So, I Facebooked the girl from BSU who went to Ghana last Fall, and her response: "A blowdryer and curling iron are definately not needed. Take advantage of the not having to do your hair and makeup everyday." LOL. I'm still planning on taking mine... just in case! I might have a change of personality and go "au natual" during my trip!

Classes

I have been asked many times what kind of classes I will be taking while at the University of Ghana. And to be honest, I really don't know.
I will decide and register for classes when I get there, however I have been warned many times by several different times how unorganized the process is and how important it is to have patience!

The ISEP Ambassador said that her hardest and most stressful day during the entire experience was class registration. Soo hopefully knowing that ahead of time, I can be prepared to spend the entire day going from building to building to sign up for a class and not get too overwhelmed.

An African drumming or dancing class has been recommeded to me, and I definately want to partake in those! And all international students are required to take Twi, a tribal language that will be beneficial when we are bartaring in the markets! (YES! Bartaring! I can't wait!)
There are certain categories of classes we can chose from, and while there aren't any telelcommunications related classes, I do want to look into their School of Communications, maybe just observe for a few days, compare and contrast, see how they do things.

I will make sure to fill you all in on what classes I will be taking, and let you know how my registration process went! Good Luck!

I could go on and on and on! I have tried to educate myself as much as possible, to be a prepared and open to new things as possible.


Oh, and one more thing- it snowed today, just a little but enough to bundle up while outside; so within the same week, I will be wearing a winter jacket and gloves, and then sweating with shorts!

Me kra wo, (Goodbye in Twi!)
Mel