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Kwaaba.
Hear the talking drums of the marketplace and feast
your eyes on colorful kente cloth. Traverse walkways suspended 400 feet
above the rain forest floor. Travel down castle stairs into dark dungeons
where slaves were held captive along the infamous Gold Coast of Africa.
Ghana and her people will touch your soul.
Orientation in Accra
Your Ghanaian adventure begins in the bustling capital
of Accra at the University of Ghana-Legon. During your five-day orientation,
study Ghanaian dance and music, participate in Twi language classes, and
attend lectures on Ghanaian history, culture, and economy. As you and
your group explore Accra, with its vibrant markets, beautiful Aburi Gardens,
and warm Atlantic beach, you have ample opportunity to experience the
richness of Ghana's arts and crafts--such as wood carving, drum making,
and weaving--and to observe skills and techniques that have been passed
down for generations.
 Homestay
Living with a Ghanaian family for more than two weeks,
you see firsthand why Ghanaian hospitality and generosity are renowned.
Experience Ghanaian life as you help to prepare meals, assist in traditional
ceremonies, accompany family members to work or school, or help with the
shopping. Your welcoming host family is eager to learn about your background,
culture, and beliefs, so be ready to share!
Sample host communities: Accra, Kumasi
Community Service
Travel to a rural area for a 10 day community service
project. As you work together with the community, you will be amazed at
how much can be accomplished. Past projects have included helping to dig
wells, painting community buildings, and assisting in the construction
of schools. At the farewell ceremony, you leave feeling gratified by your
achievements and new friendships.
 Travel
and Discovery
Throughout the program, you and your group journey
into Ghana's rich past, explore its exciting future, and get lost in its
natural beauty. Visit the dramatic coastal slave castles of Cape Coast
and El Mina to see how slavery operated and profoundly impacted both West
Africa and the Americas. Discover Kumasi, the vibrant traditional capital
of the Ashanti Empire; walk through the canopy high above the Kakum National
Park rain forest; take in a traditional dance performance at the Dagbe
Center in the Volta region; journey to Akosombo for a day of canoeing
and relaxation on Lake Volta, the largest man-made lake in the world.
| The people of Ghana were so incredibly friendly
and accepting. My homestay, by far, was the best part of the summer
because I learned about Ghanaian culture firsthand. I even learned
how to cook fu-fu. Living in Ghana has taught me a great deal about
myself, people of different cultural backgrounds, and how I adjust
to new situations.
-- Trevor Schwartz, Sheridan, Wyoming |
Code: GHS- Five weeks
Features: Community service, travel
Prerequisites: None
Depart/Return: New York
Dates: June 28-August 4
Fee: $4,900
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