Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Adventures in Ghana Past Review

By (Winona State University) - abroad from 01/15/2017 to 05/27/2017 with

University of Cape Coast: Cape Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about myself and other people. I was able to see the world from a new perspective. I learned that people are very different, but also very different. I learned how to be positive and persevere through rough situations. It was more than worthwhile.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The site directors are AMAZING! Very helpful and welcoming! And the staff at the Center for International Education is ready to help answer questions or resolve any problems that may arise about the university.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

The food is delicious!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

My biggest safety concern was only that someone might steal my phone. Ghana is safer than people might think.

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? $80

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

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
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?
  • All the different cultural and environmental differences
  • The people
  • The weather
* What could be improved?
  • More organized excursions
  • More complete information about classes beforehand
  • I could have stayed longer
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Life is Ghana is different than life in the US. Be prepared to flex and flow when plans change. Ghana time is less precise than US time. Bring lots of sandals. You might wear out a pair or two while abroad. There is a lot to adjust to, but if you keep a positive attitude the experience will be extraordinary and satisfying and worthwhile.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.