OPEN WORLD INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSAND EXCHANGES Ghana Field school Info Session Spring 2012.

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Ghana Field school

Info Session Spring 2012

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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

June 21 – July 22, 2012 Departure for Ghana is June 29th

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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 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

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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: June 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 from 10-2 at the

Surrey Campus

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ItineraryWeek 1 Classes at Kwantlen

Week 2 Classes at Kwantlen

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

Fall 2012 Presentations at Kwantlen

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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)

Please note that not all accommodation has hot showers.

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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 $800

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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.

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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 Spring

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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.

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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 31st, 2012

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Conclusion We hope you are excited about this

opportunity.

Further questions:

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.kwantlen.ca/exchange