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O P E N W O R L D I N T E R N A T I O N A L P R O G R A M S A N D E X C H A N G E S Ghana Field school Info Session Fall 2010
O P E N W O R L D I N T E R N A T I O N A L P R O G R A M S A N D E X C H A N G E S
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: [email protected]
Web: www.kwantlen.ca/exchange
