Academic Study Abroad Opportunities in Ghana

CIEE
Program at the University of Ghana in Legon, Ghana

Where: Ghana
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year

CIEE Wide range of courses to choose from including West African performing arts, language and African studies; Students become participants in and contributors to Ghanaian intellectual, cultural, economic and social life; Community involvement through independent study options, excursions, student clubs and volunteer activities; Twi language course.

Overview Established in 1994, the CIEE Study Center at the University of Ghana provides an opportunity for students from all academic disciplines to live and study in Ghana, learning first - hand about the country and its people, while continuing to pursue their own academic goals. These goals are achieved through integrated study with Ghanaian students and immersion into the cultural and social life of the university and the surrounding community.

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Setting As the oldest and largest of the six public universities in Ghana, the University of Ghana has an enrollment of over 23,000 students and a faculty of over 720. The university is comprised of faculties of agriculture, arts, law, medicine, science and social sciences; a school of administration; three agricultural research stations; and institutes for adult education, African studies, archival training, international relations, journalism and communication, medical research, population studies and statistical, social and economic research.

Value CIEE fees for 2006 - 07 include tuition, housing, most meals in the homestay option, optional airport meet and greet, on-site orientation, excursions to locations such as Kumasi and the Cape Coast, field trips to the Aburi Botanical Garden and Dodi Island, host institution identity card for access to (library, sports facilities, computer labs), admission fees to host university events, immersion activities including a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising and insurance.

State University of New York (SUNY)
Study Abroad with the SUNY System

Where: Ghana
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round, Academic Year

State University of New York (SUNY) The State University of New York (SUNY) currently offers more than 400 overseas study programs in more than 50 countries: in North and South America, Africa, Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Programs range from 2-3 week intensive courses to a semester or academic year abroad. Courses are available in more than 100 subjects, ranging alphabetically from aboriginal studies and aerospace engineering to western philosophy and women's studies. While many programs focus on language learning and are conducted in the language of the host country, many others are conducted wholly or partly in English.

Overview The State University of New York overseas study programs are, with some exceptions, open to all SUNY and non-SUNY students, with eligibility ranging from first year to graduate level. For many undergraduates, the best time to study abroad has traditionally been during the junior year; however, well-prepared sophomores, and occasionally freshmen, are eligible for some programs. For everyone, careful preparation and consultation with the campus Director of International Education are essential for determining where and when to go. If you have any questions, feel free to contact one of the SUNY campuses for additional assistance.

Setting Study abroad can be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences in a college student's career. Getting to know another culture, living in a new environment, learning a new language, meeting people: all these add up to a kind of education different from what can be acquired on campus. Equally important for American students is the discovery of their own country, its customs, its traditions and values, as they come to see it from a foreign vantage point. No wonder that so many returnees from overseas study say that the experience changed their lives.

Students learn well and mature quickly when studying in a different culture. And as all regions of the world become more interdependent, it is increasingly apparent that the truly educated person is one who has had first hand acquaintance with other cultures, both as preparation for responsible citizenship and, in a more practical way, as a basis for a career. In the words of former Senator J. William Fulbright, author of the Fulbright exchange program, "perhaps the greatest power of educational exchange is the power to convert nations into peoples and to translate ideologies into human aspirations".

Value Total expenses are competitive with other highly-rated study abroad programs in public and private universities across the country. Program costs are usually only slightly higher than on-campus costs of tuition, room and board (exclusive of international air fare) and in some countries expenses are actually less than they would be on campus. Study abroad students pay SUNY tuition (in-state or out-of-state, depending upon New York State residency) plus costs, which vary from program to program. Matriculated students at a State University of New York campus register on their home campus for programs offered at any other campus. They are thus able to maintain residency and eligibility for financial aid. (NOTE: Upper-division students registering at community colleges for overseas programs should consult with their registrar's office about appropriate credit.)

Most financial aid can be applied to overseas study, with the exception of some program costs and fees. For specific information students should consult the campus financial aid officer and the Director of International Education.

E-mail To:studyabroad@suny.edu

State University of New York at Brockport (SUNY)
University of Ghana

Where: Accra (incl. Teshie, Nungua) in Ghana
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester

State University of New York College at Brockport (SUNY) The University of Ghana is the oldest and largest of Ghana's five universities. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in regular university classes at the University of Ghana.

Overview Prior to departure, participants select an individual program of study from the more than 350 courses available to overseas students.

Setting Accra has a lively nightlife, affordable restaurants, and a decidedly "non-touristy" atmosphere that makes it a real resource for the participants of this program. Housing in university residence halls.

Value Fields of study include archaeology, architecture, broadcasting, business 15 undergraduate credits,

E-mail To:overseas@brockport.edu

CIEE
Program at Ashesi University in Accra, Ghana

Where: Accra in Ghana
When: Rolling Starts

CIEE Wide range of courses to choose from, including Africana studies; Service-learning opportunities within the Ashesi curriculum; students take part in other community service and volunteer opportunities as well; Students engage in learning both inside and outside the classroom.

Overview The CIEE Study Center at Ashesi University builds upon CIEE's commitment to Ghana since 1994, when the first Study Center was established. The CIEE Study Center at Ashesi University provides an opportunity for students to live and study in Ghana, learning first-hand about the country and its people, while pursuing an intensive curriculum of African studies - among other areas of study. These goals are achieved through integrated study with Ghanaian students, service-learning opportunities, and immersion into the cultural and social life of the university and the surrounding community.

Setting As one of newest higher education institutions in Ghana, Ashesi University seeks to nurture excellence in scholarship, leadership, and citizenship in pursuit of its mission "to train a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders in Africa; to cultivate within [its] students the values of life-long learning, concern for others, and the courage to think in a bold and enterprising way." Ashesi University is accredited by Ghana's National Accreditation Board.

Value CIEE fees for 2006-07 include tuition, housing, most meals in the homestay option, optional airport meet and greet, on-site orientation, excursions to locations such as Kumasi and the Cape Coast, field trips in the greater Accra area such as Aburi Botanical Garden and Dodi Island, immersion activities including a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising and insurance.

Experiment in International Living

Where: Ghana
When: Summer

Experiment in International Living The Experiment in International Living originated the concept of fostering global community by sending young people to live and learn abroad. Continuing to innovate in its 69th year, The Experiment offers three- to five-week summer learning experiences in over 20 countries. Through homestays, language training, community service projects and ecological and peace studies, The Experiment challenges high school students to confront stereotypes and celebrate diversity as they immerse themselves another culture.

Ghana: Arts and Culture

Where: Accra (incl. Teshie, Nungua) in Ghana
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester

SIT Study Abroad Despite long periods of European influence and colonization, Ghana has maintained a strong sense of identity, as evidenced by the variety of traditional and modern art, dance, and music that flourishes throughout the country. In these welcoming and thriving artistic centers, you study the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant nation.

Overview Intensive Language Study: Twi; Arts and Culture Seminar: Ghanaian Life and Culture, Arts and Culture, Educational Excursions/Rural Visit; Field Study Seminar; and Independent Study Project (16 credits total).

Setting Three weeks in Accra and three weeks in Kumasi. The program includes trips to Cape Coast, Tamale, and other parts of Ghana to examine important and varied historical sites and cultures, giving a fuller perspective on the country.

Value Please inquire for costs: Fees include tuition, full room and board, all field trips and related fares, health and accident insurance, and other direct program expenses. Participants pay for international airfare and domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.

Ghana: History and Cultures of the African Diaspora

Where: Cape Coast in Ghana
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester

SIT Study Abroad Despite long periods of European influence and colonization, Ghana has maintained a strong sense of identity, as evidenced by the variety of traditional and modern art, dance, and music that flourishes throughout the country. In these welcoming and thriving artistic centers, you study the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant nation.

Overview Intensive Language Study: Twi; Arts and Culture Seminar: Ghanaian Life and Culture, Arts and Culture, Educational Excursions/Rural Visit; Field Study Seminar; and Independent Study Project (16 credits total).

Setting Three weeks in Accra and three weeks in Kumasi. The program includes trips to Cape Coast, Tamale, and other parts of Ghana to examine important and varied historical sites and cultures, giving a fuller perspective on the country.

Value Please inquire for costs: Fees include tuition, full room and board, all field trips and related fares, health and accident insurance, and other direct program expenses. Participants pay for international airfare and domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.

New York University, NYU in Ghana

Where: Ghana
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

New York University, International Studies Join students from other U.S. institutions to earn academic credit while studying with prominent West African leaders, scholars, and artists affiliated with Ashesi University, University of Ghana (Legon), and NYU.

Overview Select from course offerings in Africana studies, film, journalism, literature, the performing arts, psychology, the social sciences, and more.

Setting Live in Ghana s vibrant capital and participate in an exciting program organized by NYU.

Value Scholarships are available.

University Studies Abroad Consortium
Accra, Ghana
Full Curriculum and African Studies

Where: Accra (incl. Teshie, Nungua) in Ghana
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year

University Studies Abroad Consortium The Ghana program offers an opportunity for students to live and study in the heart of West Africa. Located in Accra, the University of Ghana offers courses taught in English in a variety of fields such as agriculture, dance, literature, philosophy and religion to name a few.

Overview Students live and study alongside native Ghanaians while experiencing the culture, learning about the country, and making local friends. Our staff in Ghana will also organize several excursions around Accra, which may include visiting some 300 miles of warm beaches, observing big game, bartering at the local market or attending a soccer match.

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Setting Accra is a port city with well over a million people. It is home to museums, private galleries, and many diverse markets where you can buy traditional and contemporary paintings, tribal masks, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, and jewelry.

Value Program fees include tuition, housing, orientation, field trips, airport pickup and health insurance.

University of Minnesota
MSID Program in Ghana

Where: Accra (incl. Teshie, Nungua) in Ghana
When: Spring Semester, Academic Year

University of Minnesota Through coursework, field trips, and internships, MSID aims to put students in direct contact with the social and economic realities of actual communities and of people working within them to address complex problems.

Overview The MSID curriculum explores the theoretical and practical implications of international development and intercultural issues. Field experience is an integral part of all courses.

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Setting Ghana is a study in contrasts - although English is the official language, a hundred African tongues are spoken, and a string of coastal forts and castles recall the tragic days of the European slave trade even though Ghana was the first British colony in Africa to achieve independence.

Value Students from a variety of disciplines- the social sciences, African studies, agriculture, forestry, enviromental studies, business, education, public health, health sciences, and many others- find MSID an academically challenging and personally enriching experience.

AHA International
AHA International in Accra, Ghana

Where: Accra in Ghana
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year

AHA International This program offers the opportunity to live and study in the city of Accra at a prestigious university, receive instruction in small classes, seminars, and tutorials from University of Ghana faculty members, choose the coursework you want from an almost limitless variety of disciplines and improve your writing and research skills.

Overview Students are directly enrolled in the undergraduate program at the University of Ghana. All classes are taught in English by university professors. Students typically take five courses, chosen from among twenty disciplines. Courses also are attended by Ghanaian undergraduate students.

Setting Ghana is a small West African nation with citizens who are open, friendly, and welcoming to western visitors. Students will attend the University of Ghana.

Value Students experience a variety of field trips and social events, organized specifically for program participants by the program's resident director in Ghana.

AFS Intercultural Programs

Where: Ghana
When: Summer

AFS Intercultural Programs Summer The Summer Team Mission Program will place you with a host family in a regional or district capital while you volunteer at an orphanage helping out in various ways such as organizing activities, playing with the children, teaching basic writing and reading skills, and assisting with painting and updating the building. While traveling with your adult Team Leader, you can visit the historic Ashanti capital of Kumasi, the dungeons of Cape Coast and the Elmina castles to learn about their important historical connection to the American slave trade, and the Kakum National Park to enjoy a canopy walk. You will have the opportunity to learn traditional dances such as Adowa, Kpanlogo, and Borborbo and how to make fabrics such as batik.

Overview AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.

Setting Ghana is one of the friendliest and most welcoming of West African nations. English is the official language; however, there are more than 52 native tongues and hundreds of dialects. Most Ghanaians live in small villages where society is very focused on the family and community. Shopping in concentrated in markets that offer everything from fruits to clothes to hairbraiding. At night, you’ll hear music everywhere in outdoor restaurants and clubs. And there are numerous festivals throughout the year that provide more life and color to an already vibrant culture. AFS Ghana will provide a 3-to 4-day orientation to teach you about Ghanaian society, ulture, family, school, religion, festivals, and safety. You’ll also be introduced to the native languages of Twi_and _Dagbani with six hours of lessons.

Ghana Intercultural Exchange Tour
Study Abroad Program

Where: Accra in Ghana
When: Year Round

Ghana Intercultural Exchange Tour Cultural dance, drumming, African languages, African studies, Arts, Civilization/culture, Field study, weaving and wood carving.

Overview The unique way to explore the cultures of Africa; Ghana.

Setting Hostel, family stay, individual homestay.

Value This program is designed to allow participants go beyond the limitation and boundaries in which they live in order to expose them to radically different people, culture, language and religion that are different from your own.

North Carolina State University

Where: Accra (incl. Teshie, Nungua) in Ghana
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year

North Carolina State University The NC State program at the University of Ghana allows students the opportunity to enroll directly in courses at the University of Ghana for a semester or academic year. Students participating in the full year program may choose to spend their second semester at the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi or the University of Cape Coast.

Overview All students are required to enroll in a Twi language class. Students may choose other offerings from the regular university curriculum, including humanities, performing arts, sciences, & social sciences.

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Setting The University of Ghana is located on a beautiful, park-like campus in a suburb of Accra.

Value The program fee includes round-trip international airfare, tuition, housing, meals (for year only), international health/accident insurance, and selected field trips.

Philanthropy Host Families (Ghana)

Where: Ho in Ghana

S & S Human Resources Development (HRDev)

Where: Accra (incl. Teshie, Nungua) in Ghana
When: Year Round

S & S Human Resources Development (HRDev) Trainees are placed with organisations/institutions, for the duration of the internship/training. The interns/trainees may or may not be paid.

Value Career oriented training, laced with a cultural experience.

State University of New York at Albany (SUNY)

Where: Ghana

State University of New York at Albany (SUNY) Direct enrollment into regular university courses taught in English at the University of Ghana, located in Legon. There is no language requirement. A 3.0 GPA is required. Housing in university residence halls.

E-mail To:intled@uamail.albany.edu

Student Travel & Exchange Programmes (STEP) International

Where: Accra (incl. Teshie, Nungua) in Ghana

Student Travel & Exchange Programmes (STEP) International A variety of cultural programs that gives participants the opportunity to experience the way of life of the people of Ghana - a culturally rich African country. Participants live with carefully selected friendly host families while enjoying the richness of these cultural programs. Internships, programs with various after ...programs

Overview Weekly excursions plus guided tours to various tourist site - British (colonial) slave forts and castles, reserves, shrines, waterfalls, Lake Volta etc. A local language course (Twi, Ewe, Ga, Dangbani) is compulsory for all participants.

Setting Ghana is a peaceful tropical African country (the Gold coast or the land of smiling people), with a very rich culture and loving citizens, and few modern cities. Ghana also has beautiful tourist attractions and beaches, and participants will have the opportunity to experience a typical African culture

Value Participants would have the opportunity to appreciate a traditional African culture and share their own culture, make friends and experience the African business (Good for students who would like to carry out business on the international level in the future). Students can carry out research into any topic on Africa in a very friendly atmosphere.