Grad School & Ghana

I have a special place in my heart for the people of this world, but my heart is especially soft and light for the people of Ghana, and her land. So, after grad school I am going to travel to Ghana. I didn't take a graduation trip after high school. I am also not going to take one after getting my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). But, after Grad school I am going to take one. It's totally win-win, and will be the final push to apply, and to go!

I LOVE social work, and I love what it has done for me. It has made me a better person by like 175 percent. I still have a lot of room to grow, and learn . . . hence grad school! I also received a blessing from a member of my church and after this I finally knew I needed to at least apply. And with conversations with my Heavenly Father I feel it is necessary to apply next Fall. I see so many people applying, and so excited about it. I am happy for them, and I thought I would be a little upset that I wasn't. I couldn't feel more happy about my decision.

Why Ghana? I have met so many Ghanians, dated a few, and read lots and lots of books! When you combine all of these it leaves me inspired, and with the adoration of Ghana. The people are incredible, never stop smiling, have a special light that radiates from them, and are always happy. I need to realize what living is like, and I feel like going to Ghana will be the way I learn how to live here in America. I need to see and experience things I have never seen or experienced before. Lastly, to finally learn why Soccer is so awesome. I despise the sport here, but maybe being around people who don't even know/give a crap about American Football could do me some good.

"While the rest of the world has been improving technology, Ghana has been improving the quality of man's humanity to man." - Maya Angelou

"I think we have a good team, but soccer fans will know that we're in a really tough group. The three teams in our group are really strong. The Czech Republic is a very good team, Italy is traditionally a powerhouse, and Ghana is one of the best teams in Africa." - Claudio Reyna 

Currently

In 8 days I begin the last first day of my Undergraduate degree. I will be an intern, doing an internship with The Dixon Girls. I will be a mentor for many young women, for women from all different backgrounds, cultures, ages, and current situations. I am so happy, excited, and thrilled. I know that this will be a great opportunity for me.

At this time my thoughts go to how my 5 year plan is almost up. I have a mear four months until that 5 year plan is over with.

Graduate from high school.
Obtain my CNA.
Graduate from SLCC w/ my Associate of Science.
... Graduate from the U of U with my BSW (Bachelor of Social Work).

I will have my BSW, then what? That is where I am in my life right now. Do I go international? Do I stay in America? Do I stay in Utah? Do I become a personal trainer? Do I follow the U of U football team around for the rest of my life? I'm 21, and have far too many choices, decisions.

This I know, and believe to be true:

“It is not what you can do for your country, but what you can do for all of mankind.” 
― Mike Norton