Journalism Volunteer Stories, Ghana

Journalism in Ghana - Cassandra Zoro
Looking back now it’s hard to believe how much my decision to do a Journalism placement in Ghana with Projects Abroad changed my life. When I decided to do voluntary journalism work experience abroad I had just graduated from University with an English Literature degree and was passionate about making documentaries about the Third World.

Journalism in Ghana - Victoria Warr
Having studied African History in some depth, I embarked on my adventure to Ghana thinking that I had enough understanding of the country to allow me to slip quietly into the Ghanaian way of life without any trouble. How wrong I was! Issue number one: when you are white, you are bound to stick out like a sore thumb in any part of Africa. Issue number two: I was a young female travelling alone, which instantly led to turning heads and pointing fingers.

Journalism in Ghana - Steven Poulton
When my sister arrived back from Ghana having undergone her medical placement it was hard to keep her quiet, but after visiting the country myself I can understand why, Ghana was simply amazing. I lived in Accra, the capital, and as I saw it, the hub of transport for Ghana. From Accra you can go practically anywhere in the country, but don't be afraid to visit some of the attractions the city has to offer like the energetic markets, museums and not forgetting the shops full of bizarre coffins, which in fact are transported all over the world.

Journalism in Ghana - Sinead Garvan
My time in Ghana was fantastic, I thoroughly enjoyed all that I learnt and experienced in those five months. I cannot emphasise enough how travelling and working in Ghana has enhanced my CV, not only for getting a place on my course but also for work experience placements. It is the perfect combination of travelling and gaining the relevant experience that is so crucial to getting into the industry you want.

Journalism in Ghana - Guy Bloembergen
Every weekday morning I get up at 6:30 am, have a shower (from a bucket no less!), eat breakfast with my host family and get on a tro-tro (local mini-bus) by 7:45 to be at The Chronicle Newspaper's office by 8:30. This afternoon I attended a conference on women's rights. One of the things I've realised on my placement as a journalist at The Chronicle is that sometimes you've got to go out and find a story - whether it's an opinion piece on tro-tros or a feature on anything from a school for street children or pure-water sellers. The working hours at The Chronicle vary, there are days where I'm there till sunset but there are also days when things are quiet and I leave before lunch. I like the variety this gives me.