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SIT Study Abroad Ghana: Hip-Hop, Resilience & Black Struggle Summer (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Accra, Ghana
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2023 05/01/2023 ** Rolling Admission 06/05/2023 07/17/2023

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Language of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel Areas of Study: African Studies, Anthropology, Arts, Liberal Arts, Minority Studies, Music, Political Science, Sociology, Urban Studies
Class Standing: 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior Program Type: Field Placement, Study
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad Ghana: Hip-Hop, Resilience & Black Struggle (Summer)

Understand how young Africans use hip-hop to question traditional representations of Africa, imagine Africa's future, and raise consciousness about globalization and (in)equality.

Overview

WHY STUDY HIP-HOP IN WEST AFRICA?

Hip-hop artists in West Africa are challenging Eurocentric understandings of the world and redefining Africa from a decolonial perspective. In Ghana, one of the most innovative countries in Africa, you will engage with hip-hop artists, activists, and influencers to learn how they critique traditional understandings of Africa and African-descended peoples, imagine African futures, and raise consciousness about globalization and (in)equalities. You will have the chance to study, engage, and perform with international hip-hop artists and activists based in Ghana such as Kojo Cue, Wiyaala, Cina Soul, M.anifest, Wanluv, Angel Maxine, Worlasi, and Koo Nimo.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the?program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

 

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.

 

CONTACT SIT STUDY ABROAD

·       Visit our website: studyabroad.sit.edu

·       Request more information or email us: studyabroad@sit.edu

·       Call an admissions counselor: 888-272-7881

·       Contact a former student.

·       Apply to SIT

 

Read more about our admissions process here.