Programdetaljer
| Programlængde | Start | Slut | Pris | Alder på afrejsetidspunkt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoleår (sommerafrejse) | 10-09-2010 | 24-06-2011 | 48.000 | Fødselsdato fra 10-09-1992 til 10-09-1994 |
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STUDYING IN GHANA
Western tourists seldom visit Ghana, yet it is one of the friendliest and most welcoming of West African nations. It was once a center for the slave trade (17th century forts built to defend the traders still stand along the coast), but in 1957 Ghana became the first black African nation to win independence from its colonists—-in Ghana’s case from the British, which is why English is still the official language among the nation’s 52 tongues and hundreds of dialects spoken by 60 different ethnic groups. The capital, Accra, is sprawling and anonymous, like most large cities, but many Ghanaians live in small villages where the society is intensely family-focused and communal.
School Life
This program combines school life with cultural exploration and some community projects.
You will be placed in the next-to-last or last year of high school. There will be vacations in December and at festival times. Core subjects in Ghanaian secondary schools include English, Ghanaian languages, mathematics, agricultural and environmental studies, life skills, physical education, science and arts.
LIVING IN GHANA
Lifestyle and Family Living
Ghanaians have been greatly influenced by European civilization, but the country is striving to maintain and promote its uniquely African culture. Family structure varies from one ethnic group to another. Some ethnic groups have a matriarchal family organization in which inheritance is passed down through the wife’s family rather than through the husband’s. In these ethnic groups, the chief responsibilities for the family fall on the women. Other ethnic groups have male-dominated family structures. All share a deep respect for elderly members of the family, and elders exercise a great deal of influence on family decisions. Ghanaians normally disregard their individual desires and ambitions for the sake of the family unit.
Dress and Appearance
Guests in Ghana should respect the people’s concern for modesty and neatness. It is important to wear neat and well-ironed clothes at all times. You are respected when you wear neat and decent clothes. Clothing should be lightweight and conservative. Despite the warm climate, it is not appropriate to wear very short shorts or to expose much skin. Bring wash-and-wear clothes, preferably made of cotton or another light material, T-shirts, blouses, knee length shorts and long pants, comfortable walking shoes, sneakers, a swimsuit, sunscreen and a towel. You should bring one nice outfit for dressier occasions: a shirt and tie with slacks for men, a blouse and slacks or a skirt for women.
