Ghana: Sankofa, global service learning, connection, understanding, growth. - Marygrove College: Ghana Travel Seminar Past Review

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Study Abroad Programs in Ghana

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The trip was a positive, life-changing experience that I will never forget!

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The travel abroad co-ordinator, Michelle Cade did an excellent job, as well as Professors Hoge and Johnson. Our excellent travel guide, Lydia richardson showed us the the many wonderful dimensions of Ghana.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Yellow fever shot was required and malaria pills were taken by the entire class. In addition, several students including myself were also vaccinated for Hepatitus A/B and tetnus.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A