"Ghana: a Great Country" Past Review
By Andrew S (Music., University of Massachusetts Amherst) - abroad from 07/17/2012 to 08/04/2012 with
ThisWorldMusic: Traveling - Study in Ghana: Music, Arts, Culture
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I received a first-hand look at how the Ghanians lived. It made me more grateful for what I have in the US.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There was no grading |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My group leader was extremely knowledgeable of the country, and made sure everyone was safe and healthy |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
There was plenty of food, and it was great |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Within my two weeks in Kopeyia, I learned a great deal about African drumming and dancing |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
We were overall very safe |
| 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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I felt confident going into the trip. |
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