Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

This trip was an amazing life changing experience! Past Review

By (Business Management and English, University of Massachusetts Amherst) - abroad from 01/01/2014 to 01/12/2014 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This trip was completely worthwhile. This trip was so uniquely wonderful because of the exposure to and immersion in a real Ghanaian community. I learned a lot about myself, and it was really interesting to discover all the similarities and differences that I had with the people I got to meet.

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.

We were constantly learning and experiencing new things. Additionally I thought all the people who helped run the program were extremely qualified.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Once at Dagbe we were served three meals a day. At lunch and dinner there was almost always fresh fruit which was amazing! The cooking was also great!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Never during this trip did I ever feel in danger or threatened. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? On expenses I probably spent around $150.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Definitely bargain over prices!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Staying at Dagbe in Kopeyia
  • Dancing!
  • How welcoming everyone was!
* What could be improved?
  • if possible more time to hang out with locals
  • having women dance instructors
  • meeting some of the female students and getting to talk with them
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring some perfume or febreeze because you will be dancing a lot and might not get a chance to wash your clothes as much as you would like.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.