A life-changing experience

Going to Ghana really was one of the best experiences I've had. We had the chance to do so many different things -- from teaching in schools and helping with construction to build new classrooms to exploring the culture and connecting with local, underprivileged children.

In my opinion, the most meaningful part of the trip were the times spent with the children. Whether we were teaching them in the classroom or playing games with them at the park, spending time with them was the best. The construction work was tiring, but very rewarding as we looked at the before and after pictures. In our free time, we took a scenic hike to a waterfall and visited a bead factory where we made our own beads. We also visited a local market, observed local dances, and choreographed our own dance to perform to the local children.

The trip wouldn't have run so smoothly without the wonderful GLA mentors, local director and international director. The local staff were so hospitable and friendly, and the international staff were approachable, patient and very helpful no matter the situation. I would recommend this trip to anybody who wants to learn about a new culture, meet lots of new people and spend lots of time with children.