Description

ProWorld and Jacksonville University share in a vision of empowering university students to make valuable contributions in Ghana through the study abroad volunteer program. Enhance your academic career and international experiences through a combined semester abroad. The Semester in Ghana enhances students' global perspectives through a blend of academic coursework, field studies, and hands-on development project experience.

ProWorld 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, ProWorld'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)

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for details.

Program Fees Include:

- Intensive group orientation
- 12 - 16 Academic Credits, Tuition Fees, Books, & Transcripts from JU
- Academic classes four to five days a week
- Airport pick up in Cape Coast
- Full room and board with a local family
- Four to six group development project outings
- USD 400 US per student of development project funding
- Cultural and adventure excursions
- 24 hour emergency contact on site
- Regular staff check ins and access to ProWorld office in Cape Coast

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

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

ProWorld 's Mission Statement

To empower communities, promote social and economic development, conserve the environment, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. We invite you to join the ProWorld mission and make a difference in our host communities through our sustainable development model.

Year Founded

1998