Intern in Ghana

  Ghana

• Other Cities in Ghana: 
Cape Coast

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Dates: Minimum 2 weeks; Start date the first Saturday of every month

Description: Intern and gain excellent personal and professional experience in this beautiful country steeped in history. Ghana, Africa's first independent former colony, is today a democracy that enjoys political stability. Cape Coast is set amongst beautiful beaches and previously one of the largest slave holding sites in the world. In the 17th century, Cape Coast grew from a small fishing village to an important trading port and the center of West Africa's slave trade, later becoming the first capital of Britain's Gold Coast colony. Today this vibrant town is capital of Ghana's Central Region and home to over 100,000 people and some of the country's leading academic institutions.

Interns work within the community and one of our affiliated non-governmental organizations (NGO's), and government social programs. Projects are determined by community need as well as interns' skills and interests. Interns can expect a mutually beneficial experience as part of real, sustainable development and professional growth. On-site, you will live in Cape Coast or a nearby community, work with local partners, and receive extensive support from our international staff team and welcoming community partners. Homestays, language study, and cultural/adventure excursions encourage participants' complete immersion and cultural integration into Ghanaian life. While many weekends are left free for independent travel and exploration, on select weekends the program offers cultural visits to local area attractions as well as the opportunity during the week to take part in local language classes and cultural workshops. Possible projects include: Public Health, Primary Care, Green, Sustainable Sanitation, HIV/AIDS Prevention, Endangered Species Protection, Beach Clean-up and Preservation, Community Education, Sustainable Tourism, Youth Development, Arts, Sports and Dance, Small Business Support and Marketing.

Highlights:
- Unique cultural history and beautiful city of Cape Coast
- Beautiful beaches nearby
- On site staff support
- Language classes
- Hands-on development projects
- Live with a local homestay family

Cost in US$: Please see website for details

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Written Application

International Education Programs's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000