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Well money differs from person to person really. i was there for three weeks and had a visa card with 800 on it. Way more than what I actually needed… but it was there just in case there was an emergency. I only actually used around 400 while I wa...
For Carissa- im not too sure about cheesecloth. No one else in my group had any of that or ever mentioned it on the trip. If I was you I would still iron everything. The thought of any kind of bug laying eggs in my under garments just really freak...
Febreeze! I can not stress the importance of it! Especially in the rainly season. Washing and drying basically takes day because its probably going to have to stay on the lines at least 3 days…. So they smell horrible. Even after you iron everythi...
hey everyone i just got back home from my time in Ghana. is anyone has any questions or wants some ideas for what to pack, what to expect... or anything feel free to email me! amanda1164@gmail.com
Hey everyone. i was wondering who is going to be in Ghana Aug1-22. I was looking to get with some people before hand and plan some weekend trips!
Hi Amanda,
This is great! I think you are doing all the right things to kick start your fundraising efforts. I know that fundraising can take a long time and also be a bit daunting, but it is definitely do-able. A few things to help you...
Be su...
If anyone is fund raising and from a small area we all know how difficult it can be to really get help and support. I am from a small southern Town in Louisiana and people are not very supportive about my plans. People are very close minded and in...
HI everyone, me and my room mate will be traveling to Ghana this August and we are doing some different fund raising to raise money for our trip.
I was interested in knowing what everyone else did/doing/will be doing to pay for their own trip!
R...
Hello everyone. glad i found this site! should be helpful for when we have questions before we go! Me and my best friend will be traveling to Ghana for three weeks. leaving Aug 1, 2009. Wanted to stay longer but its in between school/work so it wo...
Alumni or those interested in volunteering in Ghana, Africa
Profile Information
- About me:
- I was able to go to Ghana in Aug 2009 and had an amazing time, feel free to ask ANY questions!
- CCS Volunteer Status:
- CCS Alumni
- Length of Volunteer Program Stay:
- 3-4 weeks
- Date I Volunteered or Will Be Volunteering
- August 1, 2009
- Region/s of Interest
- Ghana
- Volunteer Interests:
- Caring for Infants & Children, Teaching Children, Teaching English
- Occupation:
- student
- School or University Attended:
- Academy Of Art University
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- At 3:50am on June 23, 2009,
Alisha K said…
- 1. FLIP FLOPS!!!! you will wear them everywhere. It is SOOOOO HOOOTTT and you do not want your feet covered up. Also a pair of tennis shoes as you do go on a hike, or if you want to go running ever.
2. Just know white does not wear well there. And everything you bring will get DIRTY! so be prepared for that. You need nothing really long sleeved or jeans of anykind. At its coldest MAYBE you could throw on a light zip up or light weight long sleeve (that will be like 3 times tops). Even then you don't need it. Also a rain jacket is not really necessary. It does rain but random spouts. i would say an umbrella is more helpful and effective.
3. Yes there is electricity. Bring a converter for your things- although one power strip in the house works to convert. But for travel and if you need to use ur electronics elsewhere. Cell phone is ok, however you can buy a cheap one there and put minutes on it if you want to avoid dealing with making your plan international. Also computer is a plus as there is wireless internet at the internet cafe in town.
Um.. Ghana only takes Visa cards NOT MASTERCARD. Travellers checks are a pain in the ass, avoid them if you can. Cash is easiest to change at the airport or bank in town. Or just bring ur visa to withdrawal money from an ATM.
Bring some supplies to use at ur placement. markers, crayons, stickers, pencils, pens, construction paper, a good pair of scissors. Craft ideas. childrens books. Songs and games to play with small children. The supply room sucks over there.
books to read- you have a lot of time to so that. Also they have a library in the house of books left behind that you can borrow from too, so maybe even bring books ur willing to leave.
No real sweets there. Pack along power bars, chocolate, peanut butter, maybe dry cereal, like snack packs. All that is nice to have on hand. Breakfast each morning is basically eggs- so if you hate them then bring an alternative.
an ipod.
a sling purse, something easy to carry around town and to ur placement. Mine was my saving grace. a small bag to use to weekend travel.
Toner for your face. It is so hot and sweaty and although i am not a toner person i wished i had it there- your face always feels oily.
a book light to read in bed, or a personal little fan...
i cant think of anything else right now. let me knwo if you have any other ?s
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