This program is designed for a wide variety of students, including those interested in the political, historical, and economic challenges facing Ghana today and those with an interest in studying Ghanaian cultural practices through various musical and dance forms. This program is also appropriate for students who want to combine in-class studies with firsthand opportunities to examine critical issues of development, education, and public health through volunteer projects and other community-based activities. Through this intensive and rewarding combination of classes and community-based experiences, this summer program allows students to become participants in, and contributors to, Ghanaian intellectual, cultural, economic, and social life.

Program Snapshot
Spend a summer exploring one of the most vibrant countries in West Africa
Take innovative courses in Ghanaian history, politics, music, and dance taught by faculty from the premier institute of higher learning in Ghana
Learn firsthand about Ghanaian society through volunteer opportunities at local NGOs, schools, and other service organizations
Explore Ghana’s rich history and culture through a series of CIEE excursions to such places as Aburi, Cape Coast, Elmina, and Kumasi