Marisa Deku

Have you ever wondered how a cocoa bean turns into the decedent chocolate that we all enjoy? Allow me to take you on a journey from Equatorial Guinea to Ghana... keep reading

Akwaaba, woezo, you are welcome. These are expressions you hear often in Ghana. The first words you hear on arrival, used before greeting; be it in the home, at the... keep reading

The Okavango Delta sure is mighty, and has proved itself once again. I felt luck was on our side this trip from day one when we were welcomed by so... keep reading

"Feel the rhythm of the beat," is exactly what our dance instructor, Gala, told us during our dance lesson. She continued on by saying it's not so important the choreography... keep reading

As we were doing an intercultural activity on Thursday one of the students spoke up asking for a chance to see more of what life is like for a teenager... keep reading

These last few days have been busy with lectures and field activities uncovering what conservation truly means. Many believe conservation is related to saving endangered wildlife from going extinct or... keep reading

There is a quote that says, “Take every chance you get in life, because some things only happen once.” Study Abroad in Botswana was no exception. This was a once... keep reading

We came back to dinner around the fire and spent time getting to know each other. After days of travelling we slept early to be prepared for orientation Monday learning... keep reading

Sorry for the absence, the wild was calling. We have had a week of unforgettable adventures full of wildlife, rural Botswana and disconnection. We visited numerous places, some brought us... keep reading

We took a trip to Bahurutshe Cultural Village just in time before we head out of Gaborone into more rural areas of the country. The idea for this experience came... keep reading