PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• From delicious street food, great beaches, and memorable historic sites, a summer in Ghana offers an experience like no other.   

• Choose two classes taught by local faculty and earn 6 U.S. credits.  

• Learn about the history of the slave trade and Atlantic slave crossing during a visit to Cape Coast/Elmina Castles and Slave Dungeons, tour Shai Hills historical and cultural park, and join an overnight excursion to Ghana’s seat of Culture – the Ashanti Region. 

• Stay in on-campus housing in a single room in a building shared by local and international students.  

• ISEP Resident Director Theresa Kwakye can arrange service and volunteer projects and offers extra support and advice to students throughout the program. 

LIFE ABROAD 

Spend five weeks at Ghana’s top university exploring humanities and social science courses. If you are interested in learning about West African culture while enjoying a rich social experience in a local community, this program is for you! 

Excursions & Cultural Experiences 

There will be 4 activities/excursions on this program: 

• Guided Accra city tour (day trip)  

• Cape Coast exploration of the history of the slave trade and Atlantic slave crossing (day trip) 

• Shai Hills historical and cultural park (day trip)  

• Ashanti Region visit and cultural exploration (overnight trip), including: 

◦ Manhyia Palace 

◦ Craft villages where you can learn to weave with Ghanaian artisans 

◦ Visit the largest market in West Africa in Kumasi  

◦ Hotel stay included 

See additional details below. 

Service Learning 

Deepen your immersion in the community by participating in a 3-credit co-curricular service learning experience, including 30 hours a week of hands-on experience at a local Ghanian organization. The service learning experience is accompanied by 2 hours per week of class time to prepare for and discuss opportunities and challenges in the field. 

Please see additional details in the course description. 

Housing & Meals 

Students will stay in the International Student Hostel on campus. Each student will receive a single room. 

Students will have access to cooking facilities, grocery stores, street food, and restaurants. We recommend students bring $500 to pay for food while abroad.  

Explore Accra 

Located in Ghana’s capital city, Accra, The University of Ghana’s lush green campus is in the fastest growing city in Africa. Students will find a bustling city brimming with energy and creativity, including local markets, cuisine from around the globe, a quickly-evolving arts scene, historical sites, vibrant night life, and sunny beaches. 

Certain vaccinations are required to enter Ghana, including proof of COVID-19 vaccination as well as a negative test result for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure to Ghana. 

Course Description

Students will choose two of the three courses listed for a total of 6 U.S. credits. All courses are taught in English. 

HIST 315: History of the Black Diaspora (3 credits)  

ARCH 331: Art History of Ghana (3 credits)  

SOC: Service Learning and Internship (3 credits)

You can find a list of recent service and volunteer organizations here

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Gretchen McCarthy 703-504-9980 | gmccarthy@isep.org Thanks for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I'll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Area Studies:

    African Studies Multicultural and Diversity Studies

  • History

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Humanities

  • Social Sciences

  • Visual and Performing Arts:

    Art History Art Studies

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
    *accepts lower GPA with explanation

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

Must be sophomore level or above. No course pre-requisites are necessary. 

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