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GEO: Global Health and Service-Learning in Ghana (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Accra, Ghana
  • Program Terms: Fall, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: GEO (Global Education Oregon) 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: African Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Global Studies, Health & Human Services, Health Science, History, International Studies, Political Science, Sociology
Program Type: study abroad, volunteer abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

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Global Health and Service Learning in Ghana

This program is ideal for students interested in studying global health and development issues in Africa. On this program, you will take courses examining health and development in Ghana, as well as contemporary issues facing Ghanaian society. As a complement to your coursework, you will be placed in a hands-on service learning experience at a local community organization, healthcare service provider, or research institute.

You will receive pre-departure cultural and language orientation by a GEO staff who is from Ghana and also introduction to Modern Twi (Ghana's most commonly spoken language), through your on-site orientation. A GEO staff will accompany students to provide extra support for students. 

If you have career aspirations in the fields of community and international development, social work, psychology, mental health, medicine, or public/global health, you will greatly benefit from this program.

20200225_SustainableGoals_GoodHealth-416x416.png[Sustainable Goal: Good Health and Well-Being]Accra, where classes are held, is a city of about two and half million people, is Ghana's capital city and the administrative, economic and cultural center of the country. Accra is well known for its traditional and contemporary arts, vibrant music scene, and bustling outdoor markets. As one of the largest cities in Africa, Accra attracts people from the entire West African sub-region. Experience the welcoming hospitality of the Ghanaian people as you explore the Makola Market, ride a trotro through the city or watch artisans weave traditional cloth.

This program includes three weekend excursions to Cape Coast, Kumasi, and the Volta region. In these excursions, students will learn about the Volta region’s unique history, visit modern-day African markets, and see “slave castles” on the Gold Coast that used in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Discover the wide variety of cultural events, festivals and performances Accra has to offer.

GEO program fees for students cover tuition, housing (additional fee for homestay required in fall), excursions, books, some meals, course materials, and on-site orientation. Insurance and a 24-hour emergency service are also included. For information on scholarship funding, please visit the Scholarships page on our website.

Application deadlines and program dates are subject to change and/or be extended, so please see the GEO program website to confirm.

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To find out more about GEO (Global Education Oregon) study abroad programs:

Visit our website: geo.uoregon.edu
Email us at: geoinfo@uoregon.edu
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