NIU in Ghana, West Africa

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Term: Summer 

Description: The primary purpose of this program is to provide participants with the opportunity to explore aspects of the historical, cultural and artistic foundations of West African civilization. It will provide students the opportunity to personally experience the riches of Ghanaian life and culture, while also engaging in a cross-cultural educational experience at the University of Education at Winneba, Ghana. The program will provide an effective mix of classroom lecture and outside experiential engagement as the core of the study abroad experience.

Highlights: Students will have the opportunity to visit historic monuments such as the slave dungeons at Elmina and Cape Coast, explore the kinte weaving and wood carving villages, visit the cultural center of Ghana in Kumasi, as well as experience and observe the use of traditional African religion by a traditional priest. Additionally, there will be visits to the traditional palace of the King and Queen of Ashanti, as well as a visit to the W.E.B. DuBois Center in Accura.

Minimum Education: Associates

Cost in US$: $5145

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Ghana in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Year Founded: 1969