I am the only current expo-worker to have lived and worked in more than one region of Ghana. Last term I was based in the Volta Region, which is well known for its beautifully scenic landscape and smaller, more sparsely populated farming communities. The whole of the region resides on the eastern shore of Lake Volta, which means you're never very far from the lake for a swim or a make-shift BBQ on the beach. But the open landscape and quieter way of living is not the only thi

Living as a boarder at a Ghanaian school is just as rigorous an activity as anywhere in the world- commitment to choirs, sports, chapel, plays and competitions takes bigger precedence when you live where you study. There is less opportunity to be lax in your studies as the school thoughtfully allocates time for you to do homework and revision- at the weekends as well as the evenings. Prefect duties or head of class responsibilities spill over into spare time, and many student