ThisWorldMusic
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ThisWorldMusic is a program provider offering 1 abroad program. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Graduate Program, and Research abroad programs in 1 country such as Ghana.
HELP: The Dagbe Cultural Institute & Arts Centre, which is ThisWorldMusic's longtime partner school in Ghana, has had all of its 2020 bookings cancelled. This devastating setback leaves Dagbe without the financial resources needed to pay its dedicated staff of musicians, dancers, artists, groundskeepers and cooks during what is usually the busiest time of the year. To provide direct financial support to Dagbe's staff and their families during this difficult time, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dagbe-covid19-relief-fund
ThisWorldMusic® partners with educational institutions and arts organizations to offer innovative, hands-on cultural learning experiences.
Partners include: The University of Massachusetts Amherst, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Boston Symphony Orchestra, New England Conservatory, The University School of Milwaukee, Citi Performing Arts Center and school districts nationwide, including Memphis, TN; Oakland, CA; Providence, RI; and Worcester, MA.
Our Mission: To create a cultural bridge to West Africa through a shared love of music and the arts.
Learn more about how to study abroad in Africa with ThisWorldMusic and earn academic or professional credit from UMass.
Study Abroad with ThisWorldMusic
"One of the biggest things I really took from my experience in Ghana with ThisWorldMusic is that your "normal" is just cultural. I knew this before the trip, but only on the most basic level. Being in Ghana showed me not only what the culture there is, but that I really do love cultures that aren't my home culture. It was amazing..."
Reed H University of Hartford
"More than worthwhile."
scott.buck.9 Manhattan School of Music
"Yes."
tina.cornwell.3 University of Massachusetts Amherst
"This was one of the greatest experiences of my life! Not only was I able to gain more knowledge in both dancing and drumming, but I was able to connect with people in a way I never thought possible, both the group and the people of Ghana. I would do this program again in a heartbeat. "
Yvonne G Emerson College
"I definitely learned more about who I was as a traveler, as a person and as an American. Through this trip I better understand how to move through spaces that I may or may not know and how to go with the flow, be comfortable with the uncomfortable and how to always find a way to share laughter with others."
Sophia P Hampshire College
"I learned that immersing yourself in another culture is a life-changing experience. I learned to live with students who had many different abilities and talents. I was able to learn from teachers I would have never had the opportunity to work with anywhere else. "
karen.schweighardt.1 University of Massachusetts Amherst
"Everyone who wants to call themselves an artist should go on this trip in order to be flung so far outside of their artistic box that you cannot help but be reborn as a student and as an artist. "
Eric B University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
"I developed a more complete and well rounded relationship with my studies. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Frances C Hampshire College
"The world is a wonderful place, and we as Americans must really learn to be thankful for the comforts we have. Complaining not allowed!"
Alan B Midwestern State University
"A greater knowledge of another culture, understanding that though the Ghanaian people are pooir compared to Americans, they are rich in spirit, in culture, in music and in Community. I gained greater drumming and dancing skills. greater confidence of trying new things, going to new places having more worldly adventures."
Andy H Lesley College
"I gained an experience with and some competence in the basics of Ewe drumming and dancing. I meet any Africans and observed their life in the village. It was extremely worthwhile."
Holly S University of Massachusetts Amherst
"Living abroad, even for a short while, is eye opening and mind expanding. It is very, very valuable to see life from a different cultural perspective; it causes you to reexamine many assumptions, ideas, practices, attitudes. . . "
A student Mount Holyoke College
"Too much to sum up. There were music lessons that I'll hold on to forever, but also cultural experiences that taught me more than I thought possible."
A student Butler University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned about traveling with strangers, how to live in a much poorer environment, how to connect with people from a completely different society, and some very fun drumming and dancing."
A student University of Maryland - College Park
"I was able to take private lessons from Ghanaian drummers in their village. This allowed me to more fully understand the significance of music within their culture and apply the correct techniques. Yes, it was worthwhile!"
Lindsey S Idaho State University
"I grew as an artitst and as an educator"
A student University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
"I am an elementary general music teacher and have already begun teaching my students the drumming, singing and dancing that I learned on this trip. And they are LOVING it! Definitely a worthwhile experience."
Dan K University of Massachusetts Amherst
"More than worthwhile! Learned all about the Ewe culture and can't wait to continue drumming and dancing. "
Megan D Quinnipiac University
"I enjoyed the drumming very much and I missed it a lot when I came home. It encourages me to quit my job and do music instead... Yes, definitely worthwhile."
A student University of Zagreb
"I learned the music, dance, and history of both Gahu and Atsiabegkor. I also gained a rather thorough understanding of Ghanaian, and more specifically, both traditional and current Ewe culture. I also gained an understanding of what it means for music (and dance) to truly be your life, rather than your career. The experience was..."
Michael M University of Kentucky
"yes, it was worthwhile"
Tayla B University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I gained a greater desire to integrate music and art into my everyday life for the sake of happiness and building community. This course made me question my place in the world woke me up from my cultural naiveté. It has impassioned me to further pursue both world travel and music and enthusiastic about sharing my experiences wit..."
Ryan_9043 Rider University
"Too much to put into words here... it was absolutely worthwhile!"
Laura A University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I learned so much about music, dance, culture, humanity and myself. It was definitely worthwhile and I wish I was back there right now!"
Lisa M Hofstra University
"I can't truly express the many life-enhancing things I learned during my experience abroad. But one major thing that stands out to me is the ability to meet people from all walks of life and find common ground and develop a respect for one another's differences. "
Malaika S University of Maryland - College Park
