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Ghana Field school

Info Session Fall 2010

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Outline Overview Itinerary Costs Applying to Go

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Overview Kwantlen is proud to introduce a three-week

field school in Ghana, which will provide students with a remarkable experience that focuses on: Ghanaian culture Global community development Social justice and social responsibility Global citizenship

When: June1th – July 25th, 2011

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Eligibility Requirements You need to:

Be nineteen years of age Be a student in good standing Have completed 45 credits at 1100-level

or higher prior to departure.

You do not need to: currently be a Kwantlen student to attend

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Why Should You Go? You will have a chance to experience

Ghana in an intensive and in-depth way You will gain valuable learning and work

experience with an international scope You can begin to make the world

your classroom You will have an opportunity to experience

something extraordinary and enhance your academic experience with Kwantlen

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Classes Students register for six credits for this field

school:

SOCI 4330 Global Community Service (6 credits)

Part of the course will be completed at Kwantlen and part on site in Ghana

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Class Schedule The first part of the course at Kwantlen

is scheduled as follows: First week Mon – Thurs

SOCI 4330: 10-12 Second week Mon-Thurs

SOCI 4330: 10-12 Third & Fourth weeks

Preparations: immunization, visa, etc.

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ItineraryWeek 1 Classes at Kwantlen

Week 2 Classes at Kwantlen

Weeks 3&4 Preparations: travel documents, immunization, etc., Depart for Accra

Week 5 Orientation at University of GhanaClasses on Ghana

Week 6 Field Trips

Week 6 Placement with NGOs

Week 7 Placement with NGOs

Week 7Depart for Vancouver

Week 8 Presentations and debriefing

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Highlights 2 week Internship with a non-

government organization (NGO) Hands-on experience Cross-cultural classes Travel and sightseeing opportunities

throughout southern Ghana Dance and music lessons

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Ghana: Places of Attraction

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ACCRA

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Cape Coast

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Accommodation Aya Centre: (room shared by 2 students) African Studies Chalets (room shared by

2 students) University of Cape Coast Chalet: (room

shared by 2 students) or Anomabo Beach Resort (room shared by

2 students)

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Costs Program is estimated to cost $2800 not including

flight and tuition and personal expenses. A deposit of $250 will be required at the time of

application and is non-refundable. The outstanding amount owing will be due at the

same time as the rest of your regular course fees. This date will be posted at: http://www.kwantlen.ca/registration/dates.html

A minimum of 11 students will be required for the program to go ahead. If the program is cancelled due to attendance, your $250 will be refunded.

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Application Process Students will need to fill out an application

form and hand it in to the International Liaison Office with their $250 deposit

Deposit cheques should be made out to Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a note: Ghana Field School.

Application form consists of general information page and a statement of interest.

Application deadline: January 31st, 2010

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Conclusion We hope you are excited about this

opportunity.

Further questions:

Email: internationalprograms@kwantlen.ca

Web: www.kwantlen.ca/exchange