Study Abroad-Ghana

Participation Requirements and Important Information

1. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 credits at Community College of Philadelphia by the end of Fall 2024, be registered in Spring 2025 courses at the College, and be in good academic standing with no disciplinary holds.

2. Interviews of the finalists will begin late January and continue into early February 2025. Selected students will be notified on or around February 28, 2025. When the selection process is complete, selected students will need to submit a $400 deposit to secure their place.

3. Students will also be enrolled in either a one-credit course, Interdisciplinary Studies 120: Social Justice Program or a three-credit course during Summer Session I. Students will read, write and discuss materials to prepare for and reflect upon their domestic study experience. In addition, there will be pre and post departure meetings, which will be arranged by the Study Abroad coordinator and faculty group leaders. Attendance is mandatory.

4. After travel, students will be expected to participate in presentations or panel discussions to share their study abroad experience with others in the College community.