ProGhana Study Abroad

  Ghana

Cape Coast

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: inquire for dates

Description: ProGhana and Jacksonville University share in a vision of empowering university students to make valuable contributions in Ghana through the study abroad volunteer program. The Semester in Ghana enhances students global perspectives through a blend of academic coursework, field studies, and hands-on development project experience.
ProGhana students take courses at the prestigious University of Cape Coast. The university offers a wide-range of degree programs and is one of the most reputable institutions of higher education in all of West Africa. All courses are taught by local Ghanaian faculty with expertise in the specified area. Students will take classes in African Studies and may also choose electives from the various range of courses offered at the university.

In addition to academic coursework, students will participate in service learning projects in Cape Coast throughout their semester. Project work may include helping to construct local schools, participating in health outreach, educational enrichment activities at local elementary schools, and assisting small business efforts.

To further the experience, students will live with local homestay families and participate in cultural excursions and workshops throughout the semester.

Highlights: Set amongst idyllic beaches and home to Cape Coast Castle, ProGhana's semester program at one of West Africa's most reputable institution, the sea front University of Cape Coast offers a wide-range of degree programs. Courses are all taught in English by local Ghanaian faculty, with a focus on African studies and a wide range of electives from Democratization and Development to Twi Language and Music. In addition to academic coursework, students participate in meaningful group service projects with communities in and around Cape Coast, experience cultural and adventure excursions from drumming to Ghanaian cooking, and reside with homestay families to make for a comprehensive, authentic, fully integrated experience abroad.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 9,850 USD

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

ProWorld Service Corps's Mission Statement: The mission of ProWorld is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld offers 2-26 week internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Peru, Mexico, Belize, India, Thailand, Brazil and Ghana. All programs are based on hands-on, community-driven development projects. We believe that within every project decision and every community interaction there exists the opportunity for ProWorld staff and volunteers to strengthen our mission and practice our core values: commitment, integrity, vision, sustainability, compassion, and success.

Year Founded: 1998