A unique, in-depth Ghanaian experience Past Review
By A student (Social Work., University of Saint Thomas) - abroad from 06/18/2014 to 07/10/2014 with
ThisWorldMusic: Traveling - Study in Ghana: Music, Arts, Culture
This trip was definitely worthwhile! I learned so much about Ewe and Ghanaian culture, I learned more about the diversity and disparity of our world, and a lot about myself and where I see my life going.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This was quality education from local professionals - can't get much better! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
With usual difficulties of traveling abroad considered, the on-site administration was great. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Again, very good for being in Africa! |
| * Food: |
Accommodating for special diets and requests! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved getting to know locals in the village! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Jeremy was very knowledgable about all health questions we had and did his best to solve them. I did not have to visit any sort of health facility while abroad. I felt taken care of! I did need a typhoid vaccine and yellow fever vaccine before traveling, as well as malaria prevention medication. |
| * Safety: |
I would not travel alone while in Ghana, but luckily we never had to. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $30 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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 |
We did not have an official language class, however we learned basic Ewe phrases and were encouraged to use them. |
| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | No Ewe |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Use it with the locals, and ask questions! |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It takes about a week to get used to the food! |
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. |
