This World Music in Ghana: An Outstanding Experience in a Wonderful Culture Past Review

By (Masters in Music, University of Massachusetts Amherst) for

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely. This is something I will draw on for teaching and my own music as well for the rest of my life.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

excellent program overall, classes and teachers were very informative. workload was normal, and paper topic was an assessment that allowed plenty of reflection on the experience.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program exceeded my expectations. There are no weaknesses.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Excellent

* Food:

Outstanding food. Still looking for pineapples and avocados that taste that good.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I will never forget the ceremonies and performances I was lucky enough to witness

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt completely prepared by the staff to handle the culture shock of what we faced. I was lucky enough not to need any medical care.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Music
* What could be improved?
  • Making it more affordable for others to enjoy - airfare makes that difficult