ABSTRACT
My study abroad experience has had a major impact on my life. I have gained so many skills that I know will help me in my future career and in life in general. I have become a more patient person, I have improved my communication skills, and I am more aware of the norms of other cultures. Without this study abroad experience, I would not know how cultures in other parts of the world operate. Ghana was such a great place to go because of the strong connection people have to their ethnic groups. There are multiple groups in Ghana, and each tribe has a different language and culture and different values and belief systems. I got the opportunity to spend time with people from all of the different ethnic groups. I learned so much about myself in Ghana from my various experiences.
