Update 2

Last time I blogged was Sunday and the power and water had gone out. Thankfully it came on this morning right after I had finished hand washing some of my clothes. It was just in time for me to take a shower. Yesterday I took a bucket shower which wasn't half bad. The latest word is that the power has gone out again though. Ol well, I guess. Supposedly the International Student Hostel still has it a lot better than the other dorms. Last night, my friend Emily and I went to go get candles, so we're prepared tonight.

Yesterday classes started. I had three classes: Human Rights in Africa, Conflict in African States, and Africa and the Global System. They were all interesting but I think I might drop Human Rights in Africa. Today I didn't have any classes and tomorrow I have one class: Strategies in Development in Africa.

Last night, Emily and I ran into a Liberian man asking for money so he could go to the hospital. I couldn't say no because his ankle was huge and irregularly swollen and when he showed us under his bandage, there was just an open wound. I couldn't give him enough money to go to the hospital and I didn't have anything to say to comfort a man who has lost his family, is a refugee from his own country, and has no healthcare, so naturally I've still been thinking about him a lot. Ultimately, I'm telling you about this whole story because I think it was some sort of sign (or whatever you want to think of it) about where I should intern while I'm here. In the Education Abroad office I saw a notice about various local internships, one of them being a refugee camp. I'm going to look more into it tomorrow and try to get involved with it. The encounter I had was seriously haunting and I want to be able to contribute.

That's the latest haps in my life. I uploaded some more pictures and a couple videos on my facebook. Keep me posted about what's going on in the states. I miss everyone and I don't get much news here. Keep in touch!

P.S. I have a couple addresses to give if you are curious

My letter address is:

UC-EAP Centre

P.O. Box LG 356

University of Ghana

Legon

Accra, Ghana

For packages:

UC-EAP Centre

Room 4, Ground Floor

K.A.B. Jones - Quartey Building (right wing)

Osu Street

University of Ghana

Legon

Accra, Ghana