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Lists of Ewe names and their meanings

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In the Ghanaian community and bringing it down to the Ewes, names are specifically given for different reasons. The main reason why names among this tribe are never taken for granted is that the names normally have a direct impact on the bearers. Names are given for a reason since they reflect or have an influence on the people to whom they are given. All names have meanings they represent and Ghanaian names and specifically Ewe names are not an exception.  You will be enlightened on some of these Ewe names and their various meanings. In fact, this article gives you an idea of what some Ewe names mean. Names are like organic components of the people per the people's beliefs.    We believe that individuals become the name they are given and for this reason, names are chosen carefully before being given to individuals. Some of the names are just given to show the day of the week a person is born whereas some show the circumstances around a person's birth. Below are some nam...

Having homesickness while away at school? Interesting experiences about homesickness

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Young children who are starting school at their very early ages cry whenever they are taken to school. The reason is simple, they want to stay with dad and mum at home as that gives them much joy. School is one place to make friends and mingle with all manner of people who come from different families and locations.  This writing explains and expresses some thoughts on homesickness on the part of students, signs noticeable in the behavior of one who is homesick and how to manage it.  NB: This content is not from an expert in a field like PSYCHOLOGY but based on true experiences noticed from observing a number of students from different levels of education. First of all, HOMESICKNESS is a strong desire or wish to return home while away from home (maybe at work, vacation, school etc) Why would somebody who has gone to college or the university feel homesick? A number of factors are responsible for this. Deprivation of parent's love Individuals with responsible parents are who ...