National Geographic presents: Ghana Past Review
By rudolfo f (Music, University of Massachusetts Amherst) for
ThisWorldMusic: Traveling - Study in Ghana: Music, Arts, Culture
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was great! Two books to read pre-trip and an paper after the trip. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very little language barrier, very nice instructors. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Big 10 + people dorm, no sheets (it was hot, no need for them). Older students and girls got a 2 people room. Super safe, village in the middle of nowhere. |
| * Food: |
A little repetitive, but good, healthy and nutritious. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We attended a funeral which was unbelievable, and the market was just like being in one of those National Geographic shows. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Make sure you get all the vaccines and malaria medication. You will need to get health insurance because you don't want to go to a hospital in Ghana! |
| 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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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? | Very authentic, not the most comfortable, but then again, you are in Africa. Would totally recommend for anyone! |
