Well known for its hot sun and beautiful beaches, Ghana is a great place to escape Ohio's unpredictable winter weather. Teaching opportunities are provided in various towns and cities throughout the country, and placement will be dependent on the students' focus. In the capital of Accra you will be met at the airport by SYTO staff who will provide you with housing in Accra and an orientation to life in Ghana and in particular to the teaching experience on which you will embark. SYTO will then ensure that you receive transportation to your pre-selected teaching site where you will meet the teachers and students with whom you will be working. You will stay with host families near your school who will provide you with one or two meals per day, depending on the arrangements you have made with OhioU and SYTO ahead of time.
Weekends are free for students to travel around Ghana or visit with people in their towns.
Some travel may be arranged by the program in order to provide debriefing with other OU students. You must be an education major or have an education background to apply. Application requirements will include application forms for OU and SYTO, an interview and two letters of recommendation. The application deadline is April 6, 2001. Selections are made in late April.