OPEN WORLD INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSAND EXCHANGES Ghana Field school Info Session Fall 2010

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Outline  Overview  Itinerary  Costs  Applying to Go

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 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: June1 th – July 25 th, 2011

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 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

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 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

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 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

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Class Schedule  The first part of the course at Kwantlen is scheduled as follows:  First week Mon – Thurs  SOCI 4330:  Second week Mon-Thurs  SOCI 4330:  Third & Fourth weeks  Preparations: immunization, visa, etc.

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Itinerary Week 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 Ghana Classes on Ghana Week 6 Field Trips Week 6 Placement with NGOs Week 7 Placement with NGOs Week 7 Depart for Vancouver Week 8 Presentations and debriefing

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 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

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Ghana: Places of Attraction

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KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 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)

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 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:   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.

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 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 31 st, 2010

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Conclusion  We hope you are excited about this opportunity.  Further questions:   Web: