Interview with E
E is a Classics student whose academic journey began with a love for literature and evolved into a fascination with ancient Greek society and culture. Drawn to the wit and insight of writers like Aristophanes, she explores how themes from the ancient world — independence, leadership, and the role of women — continue to resonate…
Interview with B
B is a final-year Classics major with a minor in Political Science at the University of Ghana. Initially drawn to law, she discovered a passion for connecting ancient ideas with modern politics. She believes the study of Classics offers timeless insights into democracy, critical thinking, and the human experience. Interview Q: In your experience, how…
Interview with X
After completing a master’s degree at Cambridge and initially planning to pursue a PhD, X accepted a teaching position at Kamuzu Academy in Malawi — often called the “Eton of Africa.” There, he became fascinated by how Malawian students and educators interpret Classics through local cultural lenses. His experience at Kamuzu, along with his ongoing…
Interview with Mr M
The lead coordinator and current PhD candidate at Cambridge University after working in University of Ghana for a long period of time. More Coming Soon…
Interview with Professor G
A professor at the University of Ghana and the main organiser in Ghana for ClassicsBeyondBorders, Professor G is very enthusiastic and has inspired many of the other students that I have interviewed. More Coming Soon…
Interview with Ms Y
A Classics teacher from Poland, currently in her second academic year at Kamuzu Academy in Malawi, has taken on the dual role of teaching and coordinating the Classics department. Originally trained in Poland and the UK, she brings an international perspective to the teaching of Latin and Greek in Africa. Her journey reflects both resilience…
Interview with A
A is a third-year Classics student at the University of Ghana. Coming from a science-oriented family, he initially planned to study law but found himself drawn to Classics for its connections to politics, religion, and human rights. His studies now focus on gender, faith, and society in the ancient world, and he hopes to bridge…
Interview with Dr.D
Dr. D, a South African university lecturer with over a decade of experience in teaching Classics and Ancient Cultures, offers a reflective view on education in post-apartheid South Africa. With a background shaped by a family of educators, she combines personal history with academic insight to explore how Classics can adapt to a context marked…
Interview with C
Bringing the Ancient World to Africa: An Interview with C on Classics, Culture, and Education From studying Latin and Greek at Kamuzu Academy to teaching in refugee camps, C has made it his mission to show how the ancient world can still speak to modern Africa. In this interview, he discusses his journey through the…
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