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AFS Intercultural Programs: High School Abroad in Ghana

Location: Ghana: Accra

Program Duration: 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months

Dates: Refer to AFS-USA Website

AFS Intercultural Programs/USA

http://www.afsusa.org

506 SW 6th Ave., 2nd Floor Portland, OR 97204 United States

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Phone: 1-800-AFS-INFO

Description

Ghana is one of the friendliest West African nations. While English is the official language, there are more than 52 native tongues and hundreds of dialects. Most Ghanaians live in small villages where society is focused on family and community. Vibrant markets offer everything from fruits and clothes to hair braiding; and at night, you'll hear music everywhere. AFS host family placements are located throughout Ghana.

Highlights

Year, GAP Year, and Summer Programs:

Get ready for an exciting year or summer learning about life in a developing nation while living or working alongside community members in a community-based service organization. These programs will give you a strong understanding of Ghanaian and African culture and history. AFS orientations will teach you about local culture and Ghanaian languages such as Twi, but you will have no problem communicating, as English is also an official language of the country. In addition, AFS Ghana allows participants to travel inside the country to explore and absorb the country's cultural diversity. You'll experience the economy, politics, and social life in contemporary Ghana firsthand. Accommodations will be either in housing provided by the community-based organization or with a host family.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

- Be within the program age range at the start of the program. Refer to website.
- Have a minimum 2.8 GPA
- Be in good mental, physical and emotional health.

Type of Programs
  • Community Service / Volunteerism
  • Cultural Exploration
  • High School Study Abroad

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Refer to AFS-USA Website

Cost Include Description:

- Professional guidance and support throughout the entire application and program
- Placement with a carefully selected volunteer host family
- Placement with a host school
- Round-trip international travel
- Orientations prior to departure and after your arrival
- Comprehensive secondary medical insurance
- Visa information
- Access to a support network that includes AFS Professional Staff in the U.S. and your host country, plus thousands of trained volunteers worldwide.
- 24-hour emergency assistance

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Building Maintenance
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Centers
  • Cooking
  • Education
  • Literacy
  • Volunteering
  • Writing
  • Youth
Age Range
18 & above
This Program is open to

American Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Application Process Involves
  • In-Person Interview Required
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
varies
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
AFS Intercultural Programs/USA's Mission Statement

AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. AFS Intercultural Programs is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in over 50 countries around the world through independent, not-for-profit AFS organizations, each with a network of volunteers, a professionally staffed office, and headed up by a volunteer board.

Year Founded

1947

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