"Ghana: Back To My Roots and Forward In Life!" Past Review
By Tammy B (Social Work, Marygrove College) for
Study Abroad Programs in Ghana
I have a better understanding of what my ancestor's went through in order for me to be where I am today in life because of my ancestors I am attending college and able to vote to name a few. This study abroad experience have impacted my life in so many ways like my eating habits have changed and "waste yeah not" have stuck in my head since the trip. One of the lady's of Pepease stated to one of the young on the trip to "waste yeah not" meaning to eat all of your food on your plate.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Ghana accessibility and support service I found to be great but their since of time management is lacking. I most say that we were fore warned of Ghana time management ability. In which I didn't have a problem with per say. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Our housing arrangements as well as our neighborhood safety was under security watch twenty four hours per day. I must say all was well. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I must say all of the field trips pertaining to this study abroad trip is memorable as well as special. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I believe that all races should visit Ghana in order to get a better understanding of what the history books have been stating for years. Ghana can be life changing for all races, hopefully for the good. when I state for the good I mean for the betterment of the people. |
