"Ghana: a Great Country" Past Review

By (Music., University of Massachusetts Amherst) - abroad from 07/17/2012 to 08/04/2012 with

ThisWorldMusic: Traveling - Study in Ghana: Music, Arts, Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I received a first-hand look at how the Ghanians lived. It made me more grateful for what I have in the US.

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.

There was no grading

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My group leader was extremely knowledgeable of the country, and made sure everyone was safe and healthy

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

There was plenty of food, and it was great

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Within my two weeks in Kopeyia, I learned a great deal about African drumming and dancing

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

We were overall very safe

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Met a lot of cool people and learned a lot about the culture
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I felt confident going into the trip.