The Ghanaian Bros are super excited to receive you. He did say that sheets, pillows, and one towel provided, but that often students like to have one towel of their own.
Also, the currency exchange rate is a bit lower now, so our dollars have a bit less earning power. So whatever you planned on bringing for your own spending money, maybe add 10 - $20 if you want. And my comment is: yes, do buy some cool stuff, and get some Ghanaian clothes, but remember that Ghana is more than an exotic shopping mall.
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District of West Africa
Jay Dunne and his students
This is a typical room, very nice!
This is our dining room
scene from Cape Coast
with Cardinal Turkson
The Retreat Center where we stay
Mary Miller with her pupils
Republic of Ghana
Brothers of Holy Cross - Midwest Province
District of West Africa
Holy Cross Service Corps
The Holy Cross Service Corps is one of the newest endeavors of Holy Cross College. HCSC is a post-graduate service program housed in the Center for International Programs. The concept for the year of voluntary service was born out of the enthusiasm exhibited by our students returning from their International Experience. So many of our students return saying the same thing, “I want to go back!” HCSC gives our graduates the incredible opportunity to return to the sites of their International Experience to help advance the mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross.
In July of 2007 the inaugural volunteer for the Holy Cross Service Corps left the United States for a year of service alongside the Brothers in Ghana, West Africa. The undertaking was a complete success and will spur the growth of this exciting new program to include our other International Experience sites. A great deal of work will be done throughout this year to continue to structure this program so that our graduates may continue the mission of Holy Cross which “sends us across borders of every sort.”
HCSC Mission Statement
The mission of the Holy Cross Service Corps is to provide volunteers, or Moreau Fellows, named after the founder of the Holy Cross Congregation Fr. Basil Moreau, with an opportunity to improve their personal relationships with Jesus Christ through service, simple-living, and prayer. The goal of HCSC is to establish a more intimate relationship between the professed brethren and the laity all the while advancing the mission of the Holy Cross brothers as educators in the faith.
In July of 2007 the inaugural volunteer for the Holy Cross Service Corps left the United States for a year of service alongside the Brothers in Ghana, West Africa. The undertaking was a complete success and will spur the growth of this exciting new program to include our other International Experience sites. A great deal of work will be done throughout this year to continue to structure this program so that our graduates may continue the mission of Holy Cross which “sends us across borders of every sort.”
HCSC Mission Statement
The mission of the Holy Cross Service Corps is to provide volunteers, or Moreau Fellows, named after the founder of the Holy Cross Congregation Fr. Basil Moreau, with an opportunity to improve their personal relationships with Jesus Christ through service, simple-living, and prayer. The goal of HCSC is to establish a more intimate relationship between the professed brethren and the laity all the while advancing the mission of the Holy Cross brothers as educators in the faith.
Jay Dunne and his students
The Ghana Global Immersion Experience
This is a 17 day experience in Ghana, a culture ancient yet ever-changing, poor yet developing. In that land are some of the most significant sites in the history of the world. For example, we visit the slave prisons that held millions of Africans when the coast of Ghana was the center of the slave trade, beginning in the 1500's. We spend time with church officials, like Ghana's only Cardinal, Peter Kodwo Turkson. And we spend much time at the retreat center where the Holy Cross Brothers share their life with us. Below are some pictures. Also, fyi, the emergency contact with us in Ghana:
Brother Paul Mensah, CSC
Telephone: 011-233-910-1624 or
011-233-42-91482
Mobile: 011-233-20-834-4631
His email is: pkmensahcsc@yahoo.com
Brother Paul Mensah, CSC
Telephone: 011-233-910-1624 or
011-233-42-91482
Mobile: 011-233-20-834-4631
His email is: pkmensahcsc@yahoo.com
This is a typical room, very nice!
This is our dining room
scene from Cape Coast
with Cardinal Turkson
The Retreat Center where we stay
Mary Miller with her pupils
Of course, the trip is about more than history, and so we will encounter more than anything else the beautiful people of Ghana and the indomitable Ghanaian spirit. A phrase that will be heard often coming from the local children is "Bruni, Bruni!" meaning, "hey white people!" It is quite an experience to be in the minority, but they make us feel quite welcome.
Another important aspect of the program is to experience the amazing Holy Cross Brothers. They show us a hospitality and friendship beyond what we could hope for. We begin each day by joining them for morning Mass in the beautiful Brother Andre Chapel, and they brighten each day by accompanying us on our journeys.
We will also visit the world famous Kakum Rain Forest, home to a unique canopy walk--rope bridges that allow us to walk the treetops. Are you ready?!
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23 comments:
Are there bibles in Fante available- Kweku Tim
I'll make sure to buy some cool stuff - Kwame Nachtegall
I'm looking forward to having our Ghanain clothes made! Thanks for the info...
Kyle Yeo
Samantha(Ama) Larson
Ted Yaw
Thanks for the info
Kweku Steve
kofi Andy
Thanks for letting me know
efua albert
I had a question about the Malaria meds. I'm taking malarone (sp?)and need to start taking it two days before we leave, as you know. Would this include Friday, Saturday, or Saturday Sunday? If you could help answer this, it would be great!
Thanks---Kyle Yeo
Thanks for the info!-Kofi Wes Solmos
How much luggage are we allowed to bring? Thanks for the info--Ama Nichole
second on the maleria meds and luggage questions. Brenda Cici
Some good info here. Thanks Mike.
good question on the malaria meds question. fri i think?
ama kirsten
Good to know (Kristine/Ekva)
correction my name is spelled (Ekua) Kristine Reichardt
Awesome!
Ama Jill
I plan to start the Malarone Friday evening. Also Dr. Gongwer prescribed an antibiotic (Cleocin) and suggested I start taking it when we arrive in Ghana. So if your physician recommended your taking an antibiotic, it's for prophylactic (were you aware there's an adjectival form of this word?) purposes.
I'll start my malaria medicine on friday too, and can't wait for sunday!
Kwaesy Neumann
I can't wait to meet the Brothers!
Nyame inshirawu,
Ama Krystal
can't wait to get some cool stuff
Thats great to here! I can't wait to see what they have! -Amara Esi
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