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
"I am a better learner, dancer and artist than I was before. I am feeling the differences now that I am home!"
Leah M University of Massachusetts Amherst
"That I love dance, which is not in my professional sphere usually."
Elizabeth G University of Massachusetts Amherst
"This was, hands down, the best study abroad trip I have been on. The immersion in a very different culture is an enlightening, fantastic experience that opened our eyes, minds, and hearts. I would do it again in a heartbeat. In fact, I probably will!!!"
Katie N Hofstra University
"I learned how important community is, loving one another is, and how important it is to travel and experience new cultures in order to gain a greater perspective on not only my life but the world."
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst
"A greater appreciation for the culture of many of my students who are from West Africa, and their experiences. A deeper understanding of the slave trade. An understanding of Ewe dance, music, and song. I will teach this to my students."
A student University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
"Memories that will last a lifetime, and music and cultural experiences to share with my students."
Amanda W University of Massachusetts Amherst
"Very worthwhile! Learned a lot about the culture and people of Ghana."
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst
"It totally changed my perspective on the world, on charitable causes, on study abroad programs, and on Africa in general. It was totally worthwhile, and I'm very glad I went on this trip!"
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst
"Pivotal experience. No other classroom experience could replace the education this program provides."
Rebecca_7936 University of Southern Maine
"I gained a level of understanding of how I move through space and interact with folks. I learned that I do not want to be a tourist in the sense of looking on to the way people live but rather prefer to participate actively. I learned that the learning can be hard and patience with self can be the hardest part of it. This progra..."
Trenda L Smith College
"This experience completely changed how I view music and music education. Absolutely life changing and worth while."
Tara S University of Florida
"I have transfered some of my knowledge of Ghanaian drumming and dance on to my students. They love it as much as I do. I would love to do this trip again to continue my learning and knowledge base. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who asked."
Linda Rae K University of Massachusetts Amherst
"Life-changing experience."
Miriam A University of New Hampshire
"I learned experientially about Ghanaian village life, which gave me a new perspective for understanding the people of the world. As a teacher, I was able to bring my experiences into the classroom and provide for my students a much richer and more authentic curriculum. "
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rudolfo f University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I am a far better teacher, musician and ethnomusicologist because of this trip. The study abroad was excellent and I see how it impacts my students on a daily basis. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I have taken a much deeper interest in ethnomusicology and African drumming and culture. I have a much deeper understanding of pol..."
Jared A University of Tampa
"It's hard to describe, but this course changed my life in a major way. It made me reconsider cultural norms; compared to the easy sociability in Ghana, American interactions seem stiff. It fueled new interests; I never danced much before the course, but now I am always enrolled in dance classes. It broadened my academic and pers..."
Nathaniel B City College of San Francisco
"This program was more than anything I could have imagined. You will learn so much from this trip, not only about Ewe music and culture, but also about yourself and how our world is so different from theirs. "
Bryan B Gordon College
"Musically the Ewe traditions of drumming and dancing are at the core of music in its oldest form. On a experiential level this 3-weeks of immersion will change you deeply and open your eyes. "
Katherine B New York University
"My cultural awareness was vastly broadened. This experience was one I enjoyed sharing with my students. I am now motivated to pursue other similar experiences all over the globe."
Allison L Western Connecticut State University
"Yes! It reminded me how important community, drumming, and dancing are in my life. It helped me to see what is of utmost value - people over things. Both times I traveled to Ghana with This World Music I experienced a sense of home - particularly in the village. The experiences in Ghana will be with me always, and they continue..."
FemmAesthetik J University of Massachusetts Amherst
"My abroad experience absolutely impacted my cultural awareness, it really made me appreciate and value the life i have and the educational opportunities that have been awarded to me."
Mike39
"I received a first-hand look at how the Ghanians lived. It made me more grateful for what I have in the US. "
Andrew S University of Massachusetts Amherst
"Yea. Its hard to explain in words, but everything is in a different perspective once you go to Africa. Africa has such a reputation, so it puts things together when you actually go there and interact with the people."
Jacob B University of Massachusetts Amherst
"Absolutely. This is something I will draw on for teaching and my own music as well for the rest of my life."
Benjamin D University of Massachusetts Amherst
