I Moved from the USA to Ghana I Tried Living in Ghana for a Year Here's What Happened
I Moved from the USA to Ghana I Tried Living in Ghana for a Year Here's What Happened
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I Moved from the USA to Ghana | I Tried Living in Ghana for a Year โ Hereโs What Happened ๐บ๐ธโก๏ธ๐ฌ๐ญ
In this video, I share my personal experience of moving from the USA to Ghana ๐บ๐ธโก๏ธ๐ฌ๐ญ and living there for an entire year. From the culture shock ๐ฒ to the incredible experiences, challenges, and surprises along the way, this journey has been nothing short of transformative! ๐โจ
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In this video, I'll walk you through:
How I made the decision to move to Ghana ๐
The differences between life in the USA vs. Ghana ๐๏ธ vs. ๐ณ
Culture shock moments and surprises ๐ฅ
The highs and lows of living in Ghana ๐ฌ๐ญ
Advice for anyone considering moving abroad ๐๐ก
What I learned from my year in Ghana ๐
Watch the full video to find out how my adventure in Ghana changed my life forever!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction ๐บ๐ธโ๏ธ๐ฌ๐ญ
Brief introduction about why you moved to Ghana.
01:30 - The First Few Days in Ghana ๐ ๐ผ
Arriving and adjusting to your new life.
03:00 - The Culture Shock ๐๐ฒ
Adjusting to Ghanaian culture, food, and lifestyle.
05:00 - Finding a Place to Stay ๐ก๐
Challenges and experiences with finding housing.
07:15 - Making New Friends ๐ค๐
Meeting locals and other expats in Ghana.
09:00 - Learning the Language ๐ฃ๏ธ๐
Efforts to learn the local languages like Twi or Ga.
11:00 - Transportation Challenges ๐๐ถโโ๏ธ
How getting around in Ghana compares to the USA.
12:30 - The Food: Local vs. American ๐ฒ๐
Trying traditional Ghanaian dishes versus what you're used to.
14:00 - Work Life in Ghana ๐ผ๐
Adjusting to the work culture and job opportunities.
16:30 - Dealing with Power Cuts and Infrastructure โก๐
Power outages and other daily challenges.
18:00 - The Natural Beauty of Ghana ๐ณ๐
Exploring the landscapes and scenic spots.
20:00 - The Cost of Living ๐ธ๐๏ธ
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In this episode of Diaspora Transition, we chat with Kita, a vibrant content creator and artist from Gabon who now calls Ghana home ๐ฌ๐ฆโก๏ธ๐ฌ๐ญ. Kita takes us through her journey, from moving to Ghana in 2019 to diving into the local nightlife scene ๐๐. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of adjusting to a new culture, sharing personal stories like a chilling near-miss experience at a club ๐ณ and her thoughts on how December in Ghana transforms into a lively nightlife paradise ๐.
Growing up in Houston, Texas ๐บ๐ธ, and later transitioning into life as a student and creative in Ghana, Kita gives us a fresh perspective on living and thriving in Africa ๐โจ. She reflects on her personal growth, her career in tech ๐ป, and why she believes Ghana is the perfect place for foreigners to experience the best of African culture ๐ฅ๐จ.
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Keywords: Moving from the USA ๐บ๐ธ to Ghana ๐ฌ๐ญ was a huge change! The cost of living ๐ฐ in Ghana was much lower, and I had to adapt to Ghanaian food ๐ฒ after missing American food ๐. Accra's traffic ๐ was a challenge, and I had to get used to the Ghanaian weather ๐. The language barriers ๐ฃ๏ธ were tricky, but English is widely spoken. I loved the Ghanaian hospitality ๐ค, and the expat community ๐ made me feel welcome. Life here was different, but socializing ๐ซ, exploring new places ๐, and adjusting to the job market ๐ผ kept things exciting. Despite some relocation challenges โ๏ธ, I embraced the experience of living in Ghana ๐ก with my family ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ.
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