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Locations: Legon, Ghana
Program Terms: Wintermester
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Program Model:	Provider	Program Features:	Academic Coursework
Areas of Study:	Healthcare Administration, Intercultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Women and Gender Studies	Housing Options:	Guest House, Homestay
Language of Instruction:	English	Class Eligibility:	2 - Sophomore
Minimum GPA:	2.75

Program Description:

January in Legon

Legon, Ghana

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Program Overview

Your January in Legon program lasts 3 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in one CIEE course taught at CIEE Legon. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Ghanaian culture. Live and learn in Legon!

Unique Experiences

Explore captivating sites

like the Aburi Botanical Gardens, a lush oasis featuring medicinal herbs and ancient trees

Volunteer at a service organization

engaging in meaningful community service that fosters lasting cultural exchanges

Learn about Ghanaian culture

from esteemed faculty at a premier institute of higher learning, complemented by guest speakers with local expertise

Learn More About Legon

Your Destination

Legon is Ghana's academic and cultural center, offering a warm and welcoming environment year-round. Winter is an ideal time to experience the region's vibrant heritage – explore Accra's historic landmarks, visit local markets, and engage with Ghana's dynamic music and arts scene, all while enjoying the area's sunny climate. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Legon is the perfect place to study abroad during winter break.

Housing

CIEE Legon offers various housing options, which include homestays, off-campus hostel, and off-campus apartment-style housing. Housing options?are?located around the Legon campus, with convenient?access to downtown Accra (roughly 45 minutes away) but are close to the CIEE Legon Center on campus (20 to 40 minutes away).

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Academic Course: Take one CIEE course delivered in-person at the CIEE Center.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.

Activities

Academic Course: Take one CIEE course delivered in-person at the CIEE Center.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Legon: Study on the University of Ghana’s campus, located in the quiet suburbs of Accra. CIEE Legon features three main classrooms, a general space that can also serve as a large classroom, a modest library, a lounge area for relaxation, and a vast outdoor space (with a mini football field and a basketball court).

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included

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