Loyola University Chicago

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University Affiliation - University of Ghana at Legon (enrollment of over 15,000 students, English is the predominant language of instruction and communication between students and faculty)

USAC Enrollment Limit - 20

GPA Requirement - 3.0 (USAC). 2.75 (Loyola)

Accra and Ghana
Ghana was the first country on the African continent to gain independence after colonization. Having been occupied by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, Ghana still remains much of the culture of these countries. Castles dot the landscape, and forts and palaces are still in use in many parts of the country. Ghana has many miles of beautiful beaches, a rainforest that is home to rare primate species as well as an "canopy walk" at the tops of trees, and a game park in the center of the country.

More than 250 U.S. students study in Ghana each year making it one of the most popular destinations in all of Africa. This is, in part, due to its political, economic and social stability. While not free of AIDS, it has thus managed to avoid epidemic conditions sweeping over other African nations. It is home to several major tribe cultures, has significant historical slave sites, and an active music scene. In short, it has a little of everything making it the perfect destination for the student who wants to learn about the complex issues facing a developing African nation.

Accra is a sprawling city with well over 3 million people. The closet port city is Tema, a half an hour drive away. Spread out over a large geographic area, it has many small city centers. The city of Accra is flourishing- the streets are clean and paved, and the electricity is mostly stable.

Courses - Required Courses- Introduction to the Asante Twi Language (FLL) Society, Government and Politics in Ghana and Africa (Soc/PSC/EC)

Courses are too numerous to list. Here are some academic areas that are specific to Africa, this does not mean that other courses and areas of study are not available. Contact the USAC office for a list of courses that would be in you subject area.

• Agriculture
• Arts (Dance, Language, Music, Literature, religion)
• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Oceanography, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Zoology)
• School of Administration
• Social Studies

Types of Accommodation
Residence Halls - There are five residence halls available to USAC students. One is men-only, one is women-only, and three are co-ed. Room is included in the program fee.

International Student Hostel - The International Hostel attempts to pair Ghanaian students with foreign students. Room is included in the program fee. A cook provides three meals a day. Rooms are double or single occupancy.

Program Fees

Summer 2008 - $2,980
2008-2009 - $7,980 per semester, $15,960 per year
*Does not include meals, personal expenses, textbooks and supplies, optional field studies course, visa, or airfare

Loyola Fees - $1000 for semester and year- long programs, $500 for summer programs

Aid Transfer - Federal and state loans and grants.