Being a Woman: Five Days in a Month
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Being a Woman: Five Days in a Month

Being a woman, biologically, comes with changes that we sometimes wish we could simply pause. There are hormonal changes, menstruation, cramps, fatigue, mood changes, and many other experiences that come with having a menstrual cycle. Yet, despite how common menstruation is, we often move through those days as though nothing has changed. We still have…

A Conversation with the Sky: The Power of Our Inner Voice
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A Conversation with the Sky: The Power of Our Inner Voice

Should we be conscious of the conversations we have with ourselves? How does our personal soliloquy shape our present and future? My personal journey so far tells a story that offers some insight into these questions. I remember leaning against the wall of our veranda in Nobisco, Tamale, in Ghana’s Northern Region. I looked up…

From Admission to Arrival: Students’ Guide to the Australian National University in Australia
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From Admission to Arrival: Students’ Guide to the Australian National University in Australia

As I prepared for my journey to the Australian National University (ANU) in Australia, I often wished for a fellow student to serve as a guiding light—a gentle voice to whisper how to navigate visa applications, survive Canberra’s cold mornings, find a place to call home, and settle into a new academic world. I found…