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CIEE: Ghana Arts and Sciences

Accra, Ghana

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Dates / Deadlines:

Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Fall	2013	03/15/2013 **	Rolling Admission	08/01/2013	12/10/2013
NOTE: Tentative program dates
Academic Year	2013-2014	03/15/2013 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
NOTE: Tentative program dates
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Indicates that deadline has passed

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Program Manager:	Christopher Lytle	Language of Instruction:	English
Suggested G.P.A.:	3.0	Class Standing:	Junior, Senior
Accomodations:	Homestay with some meals provided, Residence hall with kitchen access	Number of Credits per Semester:	15-18
Program Provider:	CIEE	Enrollment Restrictions:	College-level coursework in African studies recommended
Non-Rutgers Students:	Yes	Internship:	Yes
Visa / Residence Permit:	Yes	Volunteering:	Yes

Program Description:

Ghana is the first sub Saharan African country to retrieve its independence from European colonial authorities. It is on the western coast of Africa and is composed of a myriad of cultures, histories and landscapes. Though English is the official language of Ghana, there are 45 languages spoken in this country. Ghana boasts a long and varied coastline dotted with the castles and forts, the Volta River and its spectacular lake, the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam, a rich rainforest, and a vast savannah. Culturally, Ghana is a land of diverse festivals, music, and traditional dances. Its many festivals include thrilling parades of Chiefs and Queen Mothers in decorated palanquins, shaded by traditional umbrellas, and supported by drummers and warriors with ancient muskets.

Accra is the capital of Ghana. Before the 16th century, Accra was the city of the Ga people. Today, it boasts an amalgamation of tradition from the native tribes of the Akan, Ga, Ewe, Guan and Dagomba, and from the European colonists of Portugal, the Netherlands and England. Accra is Ghana’s governing and cultural capital. It is home to the National Museum, the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Archives of Ghana, the National Theatre, Ghana’s central library, the Makola Market and the Christianborg Castle. The University of Ghana, is located in Legon, approximately 10 miles northeast of Accra. Legon has a slower pace of life than central Accra, yet it still retains a vibrant atmosphere.

Program Description

Students on the CIEE: Ghana Arts and Sciences program will study at the CIEE center on the University of Ghana campus. The University of Ghana is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Ghana. With the same amount of faculties as any other world-class university, the University of Ghana offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture, while studying their subjects of choice. There are also ample opportunities for volunteer work in the many NGO's, orphanages, schools, hospitals, etc. in Ghana.

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