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Ghana Field school
Info Session Spring 2012Slide2
Outline
Overview
Itinerary
Costs
Applying to GoSlide3
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
June 21 –
July
22, 2012
Departure for Ghana is June 29thSlide4
Eligibility Requirements
You need to:
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 attendSlide5
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 classroomSlide6
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 GhanaSlide7
Class Schedule
The first part of the course at Kwantlen is scheduled as follows:
June 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 from 10-2 at the Surrey CampusSlide8
Itinerary
Week 1
Classes at Kwantlen
Week 2
Classes at
Kwantlen
Week 5
Orientation at University of
Ghana
Classes on
Ghana
Week
6
Field Trips
Week
6
Placement with NGOs
Week
7
Placement with NGOs
Week
7
Depart for Vancouver
Fall 2012
Presentations
at KwantlenSlide9
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 lessonsSlide10
Ghana: Places of AttractionSlide11Slide12
ACCRASlide13
Cape CoastSlide14Slide15
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
)
Please note that not all accommodation has hot showers.Slide16
Costs
Program fee is $2800 not including flight and tuition, vaccinations and personal expenses.
Last year the flight was $2300.
Vaccinations (yellow fever, Hepatitis,
etc
) ~$500 depending on what you need
Personal expenses vary.
A deposit of $500 will be required at the time of application and is non-refundable.
The outstanding amount owing will be due in two installments:
April 1, 2012:
$1500
April 24, 2012: Remaining
$800Slide17
Travel
Flight for the Ghana Field School
All students are expected to take the group flight to Ghana. This will be booked by the end of February so students can expect to pay $2000-$
2300 for
the flight at that time.
Students are not require to take the group flight home and may stay in Africa for onward travel.
Visas
As of January 9, 2011 Canadian citizens do need a tourist visa to visit Ghana. We will help you through this process.
Non-Canadians might require a visa to enter Ghana as well. Non-Canadians should also check with Canadian Immigration to ensure that they will maintain their visa or permanent resident status while outside of Canada.Slide18
Scholarships and Awards
Students are able to apply for the Student Educational Enhancement Fund which is up to $500 for expenses related to your studies that are outside of regular tuition and fees.
Students are also able to apply for the One World International Scholarships which are awards of $1,000-$3,000. Application details will be available in
the SpringSlide19
Student Loans
If
you are currently on student loans you may submit a reassessment
to add the extra study period to the original study period by adjusting the end date
if you enroll in a minimum of 9 credits.
If
you are
not currently on student loans you will need to enroll in a minimum of 9 credits with at least 3 of those credits running from
May/Aug.Slide20
Application Process
Students will need to fill out an application form and hand it in to the Office of International Students and Scholars with their $500
deposit.
Deposit
cheques
should be made out to Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a note: Ghana Field School and your student number.
Application form consists of general information page and a statement of interest.
Application deadline:
January 31
st
, 2012Slide21
Conclusion
We hope you are excited about this opportunity.
Further questions:
Email:
internationalprograms@kwantlen.ca
Web: www.kwantlen.ca/exchange