Letter Ten (October 3, 2010) – Math Lessons and a Sacred Crocodile Pond In this week’s letter, Abby discusses how she and Ayla find themselves having to combine lessons because the Ghanaian teachers regularly let school out too early. They…
Letter Nine (September 26, 2010) – Attending a Ghanaian Funeral This week, Abby continues to teach Computer Technology, Natural Science and English. She is learning by trial and error the best ways to convey information to her students, a constant…
Letter Five (August 29, 2010) – New Challenges at the Orphanage Abby tries to keep lessons at the orphanage fun, while dealing with challenges presented by a sometimes apathetic orphanage staff. As she learns more about the kids at the…
Letter One (July 31, 2010) – Welcome to Kwamoso! 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.
Abby Selden, a May 2010 graduate of Belmont University’s Journalism program, is the first recipient of the Lumos Student Travel Award. Working through an organization called Projects Abroad, Abby is volunteering in Ghana for three months at the Mount Zion…