A life changing experience in Ghana! Past Review

By (Health Teacher Education., Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville) for

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville (SIUE): Accra - Health Ed Internship Program in Ghana

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The program opened my eyes to the world, I hope to continue to travel around the world and help people as much as I can. Ghana was very rewarding and I love the feeling of accomplishment and the appreciation I gained for my own country.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I loved my job, my administrator couldn't have placed me with a better organization.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It seemed a little far away from the places we frequented.

* Food:

Eating chicken and rice got old after a little while.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I recommend this program to anybody in the health field. I gained much experience from it and I would do it all over again, if I could.