In consultation with the resident director in Ghana each student designs an academic program of four or five courses from the diverse array of subjects offered by the University's many academic departments. Special language courses for Tufts students are taught at the Ghana Language Center on the Legon campus. The resident advisor facilitates internships and service-learning opportunities. Return to Top Accommodations and Meals Students are housed in the residence halls of the University of Ghana. Each residence hall has several student leadership boards that represent student concerns and organize extra-curricular activities.
Students have a choice of meal plans offered by the residence hall.
During orientation at the Dagbe Center, students have single or double rooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is prepared and served by Center staff. The University of Ghana operates a health clinic and a university hospital. Each semester begins with a ten-day orientation at the Dagbe Center, featuring classes in the performing arts, talks about village culture, a tour of the area, and seaside recreation. Professors from the University of Ghana and other experts will be invited to speak on various African topics.