Abby’s First Letter from Ghana!

Abby Selden

Abby Selden

Abby Selden is a recent graduate of the Honors Program at Belmont University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism, with a minor in Political Science. Abby has a passion for volunteering and learning about other cultures – she feels so fortunate that she had the chance to spend three months living and […]

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In her first letter from Ghana, Abby discusses adjusting to life without running water or electricity in the village of Kwamoso. She also discusses Ghanaian food and transportation.

    The road to Abby's home in Kwamoso
    A typical home in Kwamoso
    Bucket shower!
    A tro tro
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