Hello,
I am responding to the message you sent me about the internship. I would hope that the lady who hired me for the UNU INRA internship (Dr. Yvonne Idun) would hire locals! She is working with KNUST to develop a graduate program for environmental science, too. I am glad to hear that you are studying this in Ghana. Her email is epa29122007@gmail.com, so contact her about working with her.
Good Luck,
Robin Ray
I am an undergraduate student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana studying environmental Science. I wish to undertake an undergraduate internship program. I would like to know whether you enroll local university students to undertake internship programs here in Ghana.
i miss you never thought of you as a surfer chick, but then, you never cease to amaze me. Can't see pics on Grandpa's computer, at least right now. But will check them on Ann's computer when I get home. I'll be in Redding on the 23rd of April. I am moving to OKlahoma for sure, unless something changes my mind. I like a lot of things there and will feel at home, I think. Had a great time with sister Faith and David. How to get all my plants there? Scottie, beam us up! More later. I'm here until the 23rd, said that already. This place is rubbing off on me! Love, Momma
Hey Robin,
I enjoyed your Africa post. I have always wanted to go there. My blog is looking for some good travel photos. If you have the time email, us some at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com or check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com
Continued fun on your travels,
Eric
How to cook (while a resident on campus) in Ghana You poor thing!
Now I understand why the foreign students subject themselves to the strange rituals of buying from, or eating at Night Market, open air restaurants, and vendors. It is dirt Cheap. And Shopright is definitely NOT where most locals buy their groceries. To many items there are imported, and cost more than in the U.S. or source countries. With no decent institutionally-approved, 'international'-standard dining facilities affordable to international students, the managers of ISH need to invest in fully-equipped kitchens on each floor. After all for all the money they collect from foreign students, they should have international student standards. It is a real shame. I keep wondering how many foreign students get sick from the food at the Night Market, just from not being accustomed to these foods. I do buy fruits and select items from the market myself, but hesitate at the items that are not well-protected from flies, or have doubtful origins.
Good job! What an opportunity! I hope this pans out for you in ways that will really help you make connections and move in the directions you want. You should let the Chancellor's Office know...
did you ever read that book i gave you? the poisonwood bible by barbara Kingsolver? on second thought i might have kept it because i knew i wouldn expect to get it back... anyways its this family of southern baptists who enter the then "congo" around 1955 and experience the culture shock its amazing i read it every year lol.... its amazing what you are experiencing and i honestly miss you every day!!! Im so proud of you and i can wait to hear whats next
WWTP Can you get some photos of the pumps in the wastewater treatment plant? I sell pumps for a living I'm curious! ;)
I will attempt to read your update [book] here soon!! Glad to see/read you are doing well
so excited for you Robin-
It's great to hear that you are doing well. I do worry about you..probably more than I need to but you are so far away. No running water...no flushing toilets...it really does sound like a good time ;0
Miss ya
KY
Hailing from the hills of Northern California, I am spending the 2009-10 school year in the hills of West Africa! I am looking forward to reporting back all my adventures to you lovely folks who have nothing better to do :) I miss you all, especially a certain few...you know who you are.
Lovies!!!! MWAH... full info
robinray
Robin Ray
Hello, I am responding to the message you sent me about the internship. I would hope that the lady who hired me for the UNU INRA internship (Dr. Yvonne Idun) would hire locals! She is working with KNUST to develop a graduate program for environmental science, too. I am glad to hear that you are studying this in Ghana. Her email is epa29122007@gmail.com, so contact her about working with her. Good Luck, Robin Ray