Life changing opportunity! Past Review
By Emalie J (Knox College) - abroad from 12/07/2015 to 12/21/2015 with
ThisWorldMusic: Traveling - Study in Ghana: Music, Arts, Culture
I was able to learn dancing and drums, learn about the language, the food, and batiking!
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt that there was a lot of interaction at Dagbe, but mostly with male instructors. I know customs are different but it would be interesting if we found more women to connect with while there. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had so much fun and was able to learn so many things. I met amazing people. There were so many opportunities to learn from locals and try new things. |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Less that 30 dollar US |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Most meals were pretty big so splitting meals with a friend was a great way to save money and try multiple dishes. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
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 think I was pretty well versed about the trip honestly. I spoke to other students who had gone on the trip in the years before. |