Author Archives: Rachel

Chain clothing stores and departments are very noticeably absent in most parts of Cameroon.  In Bamenda where I live, there are only three different ways to purchase clothes. There is a number of independent shops selling ordinary western style clothing and shoes.  As I walk through various independent shops selling western style clothing, I notice […]

Last May, I was in Ngaoundere, Adamawa for a week to attend a training on how to work with people living with HIV/AIDS.  Right after the conference, I took a one vacation day to enjoy Adamawa and spend time with Alex.  Just right by Ngaoundere, there is a beautiful resort called Ranch De Ngaoundaba and […]

Last March, after having been in Peace Corps service for six months and not having had a vacation, I decided I very much needed a break from work to relax.  Alex and I travelled to the Southwest region to see Twin Crater Lakes located by a little village named Bangam for two days where we saw […]

Americans with Disability Act went into effect exactly 25 years ago, on July 26, 1990. In honor of ADA’s 25th birthday, I would like to share the differences in disability rights between my home country, United States, and Cameroon. It’s important to note that while the United States was the first country in the world […]

I have been reading a new book called, “In Defense of a Liberal Education” by Fareed Zakria.  As evident from the title, the book discusses eloquently the importance of people acquiring liberal arts education.  The author spoke frequently about how humanities can truly prepare us for all kinds of jobs including jobs in computer programing, […]