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GHANA

Summer Study Abroad
(Sponsored by CEIS/EWS)

15 Days in GHANA
Produce


3 Days in DUBAI


The Amazing Development of Dubai Video

Newspaper Articles

The Poly Post
(February 2011)
(September 2011)
The Statesman Webpage

Los Angeles Times
"My trip to Ghana has changed my views, thoughts, and beliefs. I feel more tolerant, cultured, and possess a yearning to travel again and soon to interact with the surrounding nations to be able to benefit from others" - Sean Chavez

The Statesman
The Statesman Webpage

Past Study Abroad Trips to Ghana

Pre/Post Trip Interviews 2009
Video of Ghana Trip
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Pre/Post Trip Interviews 2008
Video of Ghana Trip
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Ghana Video 2007
Video of Ghana Trip
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Student Comments 2011
"My trip to Ghana has changed my views, thoughts, and beliefs. I feel more tolerant, cultured, and possess a yearning to travel again and soon to interact with the surrounding nations to be able to benefit from others" - Sean Chavez

Student Comments 2009
"My trip to Ghana has changed my views, thoughts, and beliefs. I feel more tolerant, cultured, and possess a yearning to travel again and soon to interact with the surrounding nations to be able to benefit from others" - Sean Chavez

Student Comments 2008
"My trip to Ghana has changed my views, thoughts, and beliefs. I feel more tolerant, cultured, and possess a yearning to travel again and soon to interact with the surrounding nations to be able to benefit from others" - Sean Chavez

Student Comments 2007
"My trip to Ghana has changed my views, thoughts, and beliefs. I feel more tolerant, cultured, and possess a yearning to travel again and soon to interact with the surrounding nations to be able to benefit from others" - Sean Chavez

CNN Local Edition: Interview About the Ghana Experience
Video of CNN Interview
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GHANA 2011 PROGRAM DETAILS
This trip was sponsored by CEIS and the Ethnic and Women's Studies Department. The program gave 26 students a superb opportunity to explore the natural beauty and examine the history, politics, and culture of Ghana from a comparative perspective.

Program Cost includes tuition, lodging, food, student travel insurance.
Airfare can be purchased using credit card.
Total Program Cost: $4,583.30 (excluding visa fee)
Financial Aid available for those who are eligible. Contact:
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Cal Poly Pomona University
(909) 869-3706

Earn 8-units of credit in: EWS499: "International Field Studies in Ghana" (4 units); PLS400 "Independent Study" (4 units).

Open to ALL Majors

Interest/Questions--Please contact:  


For More Information:  
Dr. Renford Reese       
Political Science Department
Telephone: (909) 869-869-4665
E-mail: rrreese@csupomona.edu  

 


For Administrative Issues:  
Laura Lee
Study Abroad, International Center
Bldg. 1, Rm 104
Telephone: (909) 869-4682
E-mail: llee@csupomona.edu

MORE INFORMATION ON GHANA:
Waterfall Video | Monkeys in Ghana
Trasacco Valley Community, See a different dimension of Africa
Global Cal Poly Pomona Article
Living a Ghanaian Life Article
Stereotypes Overshadow Ghana's Beauty Article
Ghana Hip Life Music
Soweto Book Drive

Summer Study Abroad 2012: Tanzania
Zanzibar Flag
Hike Kilimanjaro
Experience the Serengeti
See the Maasai Tribe
Get to know Zanzibar