A trip EVERYONE should experience. Past Review

By (Biomedical Engineering, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) for

ThisWorldMusic: Traveling - Study in Ghana: Music, Arts, Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, put the world into a better perspective.

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.

Not hard work, very laid back.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

All education was done through conversations.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Bring your own snacks and peanut butter.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Living a village alongside locals.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

safe enough

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Gifts and food are cheap once in Ghana.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The interaction between locals and students.
* What could be improved?
  • A more structured music course.