Literature and Empire: Identity, Culture, and Self March 18-28, 2027
Explore Ghana. Expand Your World
Earn Penn State credit while exploring the history, culture, and people of Ghana. Through cultural immersion, community engagement and service, you’ll be immersed in complicated questions of gender, ethnicity, and nationality as you explore post-colonial literary traditions.
This 10-day faculty-led study abroad program is part of the Abington Experience, combining global learning and hands-on exploration that help prepare you for success in an interconnected world. Apply now
Ghana Flag
Why Study in Ghana?
As the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from British colonial rule, Ghana offers a unique opportunity to explore history, literature, identity, and culture firsthand. You'll move beyond textbooks and engage directly with communities, traditions, and places that help shape modern Ghana.
What You'll Gain
- Penn State credit
- Global and community service learning
- International experience that strengthens your resume
- Cultural awareness and communication skills
Itinerary Highlights
Cape Coast: Visit Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore Kakum National Park. Spend five days in a local village experiencing community service, Ewe language lessons, cooking, Kente weaving lessons, and visiting the Wli Waterfalls
Accra: Visit the University of Ghana, tour the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, explore the W.E.B. DuBois Centre for Pan African Culture and the Accra Arts Centre.
Ghana town landscape
Academic Travel and the Abington Experience
The Abington Experience creates learning opportunities far beyond the classroom. Academic travel, one of four components of the Abington Experience, offers you the opportunity to apply what you’re learning to real-world challenges while gaining the confidence that comes from navigating a new culture.
Travel will help you develop the skills employers seek, including communication, adaptability, critical thinking, and global awareness.
Build Skills for Your Future
- Global experiences can give you a competitive edge with employers
- Strengthening your resume
- Expanding your professional network
- Building leadership and communication skills
- Developing the global perspective that employers value
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
Cost
Estimated: $3,500-$4,000 (subject to change). Includes airfare, local transportation, lodging, and some meals.
Does not include some meals and free-time activities, passport and visa costs.
Scholarships and grant funding may be available.
Ready to Go Global?
Explore Ghana. Build career-ready skills.
Turn your Penn State Abington experience into a global learning opportunity that broadens your perspective and prepares you for what's next.
Your Abington Experience in Ghana will move you into the global classroom to help prepare you for what's next.