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
"Absolutely. I gained a true awareness of living more "minimally" and experienced such depths of joy, I truly would have staid for an entire month if not longer. I don't know if this would be true for every one, but I know for me that the trip reminded me of what is truly important: connection with others, music, dance, and being..."
FemmAesthetik J University of Massachusetts Amherst
"Yes, put the world into a better perspective. "
Will G University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
"I have become more aware of enjoying life, making sure to relax a little bit every day and not worry so much. It is hard to maintain the values that I did while in Ghana, since New York life can be so overbearing. But I am confident that the values instilled in me on the Ghana trip will always be there, since the lessons I learn..."
Miles A New York University
"Learning to do Ghanaian drumming and dancing in Ghana was great and I use some of the things I learned in my classroom as well as I now take lessons at home in Canada"
Ashley V University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
"It was a fantastic experience, I encourage everyone to consider it!"
Kristen M University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I learned more about life in different countries. I had never left the U.S. before this trip and I was a little nervous to go on the trip. The trip turned out to be everything I hoped and more. This trip has made me a better musician and a better person. After going on this trip I am now considering going to graduate school to s..."
Dan H Westfield State College
"it inspired me to travel more"
Leigh L University of Massachusetts - Lowell
"I was able to think about Africa in a whole new way, and to look at immigrants and their issues in America from a different perspective. "
Martha H University of Massachusetts Amherst
"This was an incredible experience and extremely worthwhile on both musically and personally. Musically, I learned a tremendous amount for my own purposes as well as to use with my students (k-6 general music). Personally, my eyes were opened to a completely different way of life and I returned home with a heightened sense of w..."
Kerrie S Providence College
