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Why Go To Ghana?

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Top Attractions

  • Hike to the Wli Waterfalls
  • Take a morning walk safari at Mole National Park
  • Visit Nzulezo, a village entirely built on stilts on Lake Amansuri
  • Adventure to Cape Coast Castle, a 16th century trading lodge that now is a museum from West African history
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Internships & Jobs

  • Take advantage of the amazing opportunity to volunteer abroad and get a first hand experience of the culture and society in Ghana.
  • USAC offers you the chance to enroll in 1-2 credit of Service Learning. 
  • For more info go to https://usac.edu/study-abroad-programs/ghana/accra/activities/volunteer-opportunities
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Food

  • Try Fufu, quite the finger food (made from plaintains or yams) paired with a goat soup.
  • Try a nice refreshing Kenkey and fried fish with a light pepper sauce.
  • Want a hearty meal? Try Boiled yam or Kontomire stew!

For specific sites, hover over above regions.

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Budget

  • Currency: Ghanaian cedi 
  • Tipping: be prepared to leave a tip when receiving a service in Ghana. It is correct to tip for service at a restaurant or a taxi driver for example, when you are in company of good service. Do not be overly generous as it may appear that you are flaunting money, but do leave enough to demonstrate appreciation.
  • Meal Range: a basic lunchtime menu item in the business district can cost roughly 43 Ghanaian cedi. A combo meal in fast food will cost around 26 for reference. 
  • Average hostel bed price: The average price for a hostel bed in Ghana is about $17 US dollars per night
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Visa Info

  • Most countries will require that you obtain a student visa prior to your departure for that country.
  • A student visa is a document issued by the government of the host country, giving you permission to live and study there. In most cases, when you apply for this visa, you must submit your official U.S. Passport so that the appropriate agency can place an official stamp/sticker in it.
  • Visa requirements vary greatly from country-to-country. The fees and regulations will also vary.
  • For further information, refer to: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/ghana.html
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Language: Twi

  • "Hello" : ayikoo (AY-YEE-KOOH)
  • "How Much?" : wei yε sεn (WEIGH YEH SANG)
  • "How are you?" : wo ho te sεn (WHOA  HOE TEH SANG)
  • "I don't understand" : mente aseε (MEN TEY AH SEE EH)
  • "Please" : mepa wo Kyεw (ME POW CHOW)
  • "Thank you" : meda ase pii (MAY-DAAH SAY PEE)
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