Description

Come explore this incredible country and discover its rich history for yourself! You'll learn about Ghana with classes in subjects as diverse as West African musical traditions and African foreign relations. Better yet, you'll be learning with local professors and students.

Semester in Ghana is based in Cape Coast, Ghana, a beautiful city on the beach. The city is well known for elaborate festivals, bustling markets, and historic castle. You will take classes at the respected University of Cape Coast in addition to exploring the incredible natural landscape all around you. You will experience:

* Diverse, country-specific courses taught in English - Study music, chemistry, history, languages, economics, tourism, and more while also learning about your surroundings with Ghana-focused coursework.

* Local student body - While there are other international students at the University, you'll be in class with local Ghanaians and will truly learn about their culture.

* Fascinating history - As a center of the slave trade for generations, Cape Coast hosted many European colonial powers and there is a meaningful link between it and the United States. You'll discover many relics from that era.

* Melting pot of cultures - Home to over 100 ethnic groups and nearly 50 ethnic languages, modern Ghana is a tapestry of cultures.

* Beautiful city right on the coast - Cape Coast is a small, stunning city of palm-lined beaches and lovely ocean views--from the city, from the University, and from your accommodations. Go study for finals on the beach!

* Africa's most prosperous, stable nation - While still developing, Ghana is well-known throughout the world as the first independent sub-Saharan nation and has a strong record of democracy, stability, and increasing socioeconomic standards.

Highlights

* Incredible places to visit, from beaches to jungles
* Courses taught in English
* International and local students
* Fantastic public university
* Strong on-site support from the University
* Thriving, colorful artisan and food markets throughout the city
* Learn Ghanaian music, drumming, dance, and more!
* Visit historic Cape Coast Castle

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

please contact CISabroad

Program Fees Include:

* Full-time tuition and fees
* Student dormitories
* Medical and accident insurance
* 3 day trips plus a weekend trip
* CISabroad support services before, during, and after the program
* Academic advising
* Financial aid counseling
* Assistance with travel arrangements
* Pre-departure orientation
* Airport pickup
* University of Cape Coast orientation
* On-site support
* University of Cape Coast official transcript
* Carbon offset of travel

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Scholarships are Available

Grants (Automatically Awarded): * CISabroad Early Bird Grant: You will automatically receive USD 100 off if you apply by Sep 23rd for a spring semester program or December 31st for a fall semester program! * CISabroad CPA (Cooperating Partner Alliance) Grant: Automatically receive USD 250 off a semester program or USD 100 off a summer or short-term program if your school is an affiliate. Please check list at CISabroad website. * CISabroad Bring a Friend Grant: You and your friend receive USD 250 for a semester program or USD 100 for a summer, short-term or internship program. * CISabroad Go Again Grant: Got the travel bug and want to go again on another CISabroad program? Get USD 250 off a semester or USD 100 off a summer program. *CISabroad Diversity Abroad Grant, CIS Gilman Grant, CIS Golden Key Grant: If you receive a Diversity Abroad scholarship, Gilman Grant, or Golden Key Award for your CISabroad program, we'll give you an additional $500 grant, just to say congrats! For all of the following scholarships, Please be sure to fill out the CIS scholarship application form by May 1 for a fall program, November 1 for a Spring Program, or May 1 For a summer program. Please visit CISabroad website. * CISabroad Leadership Scholarship: Receive USD 250- USD 500 off a semester program or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program * CISabroad Photo Journalist Scholarship Receive USD 100 off plus a digital camera for semester or summer program * CISabroad Correspondent Scholarship (semester programs only) Receive USD 500-USD 1,000 off for blogging regularly about your experience overseas * CISabroad Green Scholarship Receive USD 250-USD 500 off a semester or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program for volunteering in an eco-friendly capacity and presenting on your experience while back home Please check CISabroad website for a more up to date info.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

CISabroad's Mission Statement

To provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.

Year Founded

2000