"I spent five weeks in Ghana. It was the first time I've been off these Isles, so the most daunting thing was the culture shock. But I definitely wouldn't swap the experience for anything. I met such friendly people out there. It's not like England. If you said hello to someone walking down the street here, you'd get a wry look. Over there, whole families greet you. We all lived as a group and it was the most cohesive group I've ever had the pleasure of being with. We gelled straight away and would often go to the local bar or head down to the beach together. You have to be up for a laugh, get on with people, and be open to accepting the culture out there. You've also got to be patient; you can't go out there like a bull in a china shop. They call it Ghana Time - 'it happens when it happens'. I've learnt how to deal with people and it's certainly broadened my horizons."
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