CIEE Summer Ghanaian Studies Program in Legon, Ghana

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Locations: Legon, Ghana
Program Terms: Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Housing type:	Home Stay, Hotel/Hostel	Click here for a definition of this term Language Study:	Twi
Program Provider:	CIEE	Year of Study:	Sophomore
Click here for a definition of this term Language Prerequisite:	No	Click here for a definition of this term GPA requirement:	2.5
Area of Study:	African Studies, Anthropology, Dance, History, Humanities, Language & Culture - Other, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre Arts, Women's and Gender Studies	Click here for a definition of this term Language Immersion:	No

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Whether you have an interest in studying economic challenges or discovering a distinctive culture, your summer in Ghana is sure to inspire new perspectives. This stable, democratic country has a vibrant heritage and a fascinating history of politics and social change. As you connect with West Africans, you'll get a unique window into life on the other side of the world.

Unique Experiences

TAKE INNOVATIVE CLASSES

that explore various aspects of life in Ghana, taught by faculty from the country's premier university.

EXPLORE BEYOND LEGON

with field trips and excursions around this beautiful region.

CONNECT

with good-natured West Africans as you help out at orphanages, schools, and NGOs.

Excursions & Activities

Travel to Cape Coast and Elmina to see slave castles and the starting point of the transatlantic journey.

Visit the Ashanti region to explore the traditional chieftaincy institution, history, and culture.

Discover regional highlights like Aburi Botanical Gardens and Tafi-Atome monkey sanctuary.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Two-day orientation – an introduction to Ghanaian culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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IMPORTANT IWU NOTES:

Application Process
There is a dual application process for this program. (1) Students must apply to for permission to study abroad on this program; you can do this by clicking the "Apply Now" button. At the same time, (2) students apply directly to the program for admission. The program application can be accessed on the program website. Please pay close attention to both the IWU and program deadlines, as they may be different.

Tuition Cost
IWU has a home-school tuition policy, which means that students studying abroad will be billed the regular IWU tuition—unless the study abroad tuition is higher, in which case the student pays that higher cost. Unless otherwise noted, IWU does not charge room and board for studying abroad; instead, students pay those costs to the program provider.

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