Amazing, Incredible, Jaw Dropping Experience in Ghana! February 07, 2025
By Claire B (Sociology, Occidental College) - abroad from 08/21/2024 to 12/12/2024 with
SIT Study Abroad: Ghana: Globalization, Cultural Legacies & the Afro-Chic
My experience was incredibly worthwhile, as I got to experience traveling, a homestay, and independent living within three months. The staff is incredibly supportive and kind, contributing to mine and my friend's amazing semester.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academic aspect of the program was experiential, meaning our classrooms were museums, tours, restaurants, and even a safari. I personally learned so much through these experiences, though not in a traditional academic setting. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff was plentiful, with different positions tailored to different aspects of the program. There was a staff members designated for health and wellbeing, academics, and even nightlife. Everyone was accessible 24/7 and offered a lot of support. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Everything in the program was provided, including a $1,000 stipend for our independent research or internship period. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Language classes were minimal, but English is widely spoken so we mostly communicated with locals in English. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I went into the program not knowing what to expect or much about Ghanaian culture. I wish I had done a bit more research to feel more prepared about cultural differences between the US and Ghana, simply to feel more comfortable and make the transition into the program easier. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
