Ghana's marvelous beaches, ancient fortresses from slave trading days, and unique culture make it a popular destination for international travel. Most courses are taught primarily in English. The typical class size is 10-15 students and will consist only of those students participating in the program. Prior to the beginning of academic classes, students participate in a three-day orientation that will enhance the independent movement of the students while at the host institution and in Accra. The first three days of the program are dedicated to an intensive orientation.
Students have free weekends to explore the city with some organized sight-seeing included.
For the final week of the program, students will travel to historic and cultural sites throughout the country, such as Elmina and the Cape Coast Castles, the historic Asante capital of Kumase, the Aburi Botanical Gardens, and traditional textile and carving villages . The University of Ghana, Legon , an accredited institution, will host the program. The University was established in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast, an affiliate college of the University of London. Following Ghana's independence in 1957, the University was reorganized as the University of Ghana, and in 1961 began awarding its own degrees. The University is located on a park-like campus in Legon, approximately nine miles from the city center.