Ghana is a small, tropical, English-speaking, West African nation of about twenty million people. Ghanaian people have unrivalled hospitality and are open and welcoming to Europeans and Americans. Ghana is a beautiful, tropical country boasting rain forests, wildfire parks, and pristine beaches. Ghana's rich cultural history and strong artisan heritage inspire the colorful crafts found in many Ghanaian marketplaces. Accra, the capital of Ghana, is a bustling, rapidly growing city of almost two million people and is approx. eight miles from the University of Ghana. Accra has a lively night life, affordable restaurants, and a decidedly "non-touristy" atmosphere that makes it a real resource for the participants of this program.
Founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast, the University of Ghana, Legon has been placed on the Top 100 Universities in Africa and is revered for its outstanding professors and distinguished alumni.
| City, Country |
Accra, Ghana |
|---|---|
| Session |
Semester, Year |
| Dates |
Fall Term: Saturday, August 13, 2011 - Saturday, December 10, 2011 Spring Term: Thursday, January 19, 2012 - Sunday, May 27, 2012 |
| Requirements |
3.0 GPA SUNY Cortland Students Only |
| Application Deadline |
Spring Admission: October 15, 2013 Fall Admission: April 15, 2014 Please complete and submit the SUNY application. The Course Approval Form (due May 1st) is to be submitted by SUNY Cortland students only. Non-Cortland students must speak with their home campus study abroad office for information on the course approval process. Non-Cortland students must return completed Judicial Review and Code of Conduct forms along with the SUNY application. |
| Travel Information |
Flight booked by participant |
| Program Costs |
Spring 2013 Budget **Tentative and Subject to Change** Fall 2013 Budget **Tentative and Subject to Change** Spring 2014 Budget **COMING SOON** Accepted students will receive an updated budget as a part of their acceptance packet. |
| Program Course Information |
Participants can earn up to 16 credits per semester. Participants should meet with a Study Abroad Advisor to discuss course availability as well as with their Academic Advisor to discuss course credit approval. |
| Accommodations |
All participants stay in the International Students' Hostels |
| Host Website |
