Weekend Before Departure!

Hello all!

Here I am, spending my last weekend in Halifax until August. Time has flown since I found out that I was going to Ghana to do an internship at the Gender Studies and Human Rights Centre in Accra. I am so excited to work at the center and learn about domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, women's rights, and the legislation surrounding these issues in Ghana. I know that there will be lots of culture shock and homesickness, but it will all be worth the experiences I will have!

Packing is such a process. It has been a whirlwind 6 weeks trying to prepare to go away, between getting my visa, vaccinations and bug spray, let alone writing all those pesky exams! I have really been enjoying these last few weeks in Halifax catching up with family and friends. Perhaps they can help me sort out the horror that is my packing pile, most of which consists of medications and baby wipes!

I of course have mixed emotions about my imminent departure, but this is an opportunity (generously provided through Acadia and the AUCC) that I could not bring myself to pass up, and I am ready to welcome the new experiences this adventure will give me.

I will try and update this blog as much as possible to give those of you at home a taste of what I am experiencing abroad!

Cheers for now!