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Clara Burgess

Clara Burgess

Clara Burgess is an expat in West Africa, wanderlust driven adventurer, and a College Guidance Counselor. She loves reading, arts & crafts, knitting, and pretty much any activity you can do inside on a rainy day. In her free time, she likes to enjoy the company of cute babies and dogs.

  • Humanity

    | Oct 15, 2017

    5 Reasons To Date A Muslim Man

    I just entered a new relationship. As anyone who has experienced the start of new and exciting romance would expect, I am …
  • Travel

    | Feb 08, 2017

    My Wanderlust Took Me from West Africa to a Romanian Holiday

    While I have always been an adventurous spirit (I moved to Ghana with no job, remember?) I never expected that my wanderl…
  • Travel

    | Oct 05, 2016

    Gone-a To Ghana: 5 Things Not to Miss

    As someone who has  lived in Ghana for over two years, I have the opportunity to see and travel to some unique locations a…
  • Health

    | Jun 08, 2016

    Living with a Chronic Illness: POTS, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

    So I may not be the best person to write about living with a chronic illness, after all, I do not have one. You should probab…
  • Trends

    | May 18, 2016

    Are Weekly Fashion Seasons Necessary? It’s A Global Issue.

    ‘One cedi! One cedi!’ I hear people shout. For those who do not know, one cedi is the equivalent of about 25 cents. Hawker…
  • Self Discovery

    | Apr 20, 2016

    Taking a Leap of Faith

    I was surprised to find myself once again perched on the edge of a cliff, legs quaking, about to take a leap of faith. It see…
  • College

    | Apr 13, 2016

    The Keys to Building Your College Profile

    Your application for college requires building a strong profile from grade 9-12. This is the key to helping you connec…
  • Spirituality

    | Apr 10, 2016

    I’m a Pacifist. A Voice For Nonviolence In A World Of Chaos

    Growing up and receiving my education in a Quaker community, nonviolence was instilled in me from an early age. Respect …
  • Lifestyle

    | Mar 27, 2016

    My Family Celebrates Easter, But Not for Religious Reasons

    People may wonder what it is like to grow up in a household without religion. Whether we are atheists or agnostics, I can…
  • College

    | Mar 07, 2016

    Finding Your College Soul Mate

    Applying to college is like dating. You are about to get into a long-term relationship, and you want it to be a healthy and …
  • Self Discovery

    | Mar 05, 2016

    My White Silence

    They say love changes you…. That is the understatement of the century. It doesn’t change only you, it changes your persp…
  • Travel

    | Mar 03, 2016

    Got Wanderlust? How to Work Abroad

    I used to be that aspiring globetrotter in college. I was about to graduate, and I desperately needed a job, and I was cert…
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