Ghana do the best :) Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Be prepared to write essays. For exams, don't just write the exact answer to the question. Write an essay with an introduction and a conclusion. There isn't much homework. The professors are amazing, and they know their stuff. However, the caliber of students isn't very high, so the teaching is really downplayed, e.g. a lot of dictated notes. But if you go to the professor yourself, to get anything explained, you'll see how good they really are. You can ask any question you want, and they aren't very rigid. They want you to think on your own.

On-site administration of your program

I couldn't complain about anything...ok maybe just one thing. I just wish that the trips to the Dagbe Centre were not compulsory. African culture isn't just dance and basket-weaving, and so students should have a choice of whether or not to go on the trips that focus on these. They should not be guilt-tripped as if they don't want to learn about the country simply because they don't want to dance for hours.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We had to buy a lot of items, but there is a market about two steps from the hostel, so it's no trouble at all.

For local food, Odo Rise (akuafo hall) or night market. For breakfast, ISH Cafe or Coffee Cube. For foreign food, Time Out or places in Osu

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Akosombo, Cape Coast, Kumasi, Dagbe, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Madina Market, group dinners. The program paid for some students to go on their own group trips to the north or to Busua beach.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The program was so helpful when it came to safety and healthcare. They reimburse you for taxi fare to the hospital, and pay for the healthcare. The hospital itself has very poor quality care for admitted patients (yes it is fancy and modern, but it's a problem when the nurse even forgets about you and doesn't give you your medecine)

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

I'm from Ghana, so I already knew a lot of the language. I do believe that you need it in everyday interactions, but just about three phrases can get you by for the semester. i don't think it's necessary to take a course. Most people do speak English.

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