Davidson in Ghana

Summer Program in Kumasi

Davidson Students Arrival in Ghana

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After the overnight flight from Kennedy, the 13 Davidson students (plus Sarah Bennett ’10) made it to Ghana!


It was a long day for everyone. It’s about a 3 hour drive from the airport in Accra to Cape Coast. We then had a “snack” (a lunch by any other name), and then about half the group made it to town to buy some needed supplies; the other half rested. In addition to meeting our hostess Ann Hooper, owner of the Fairhill guesthouses, the students met the director and staff of the School of African Rhythm and Dance. Kojo, our program assistant, also met the group – but confessed to not totally memorizing everyone’s name. Kojo will have them all down in a few days.
More to follow …

About the Program

The Davidson in Ghana program was started in 1996 by Professor Nancy J. Fairley in the Department of Anthropology. It is held every other year during the summer, based out of the University of Cape Coast. Professor Helen Cho is the Program Director; the 2016 Resident Director is Professor Laurian Bowles.

Art!

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by Nate Nido Traveling throughout Ghana has opened my eyes to the many beautiful stores and their wide array of items for sale. Specifically, my eyes are drawn to the art. I am approached by many vendors selling works of art on a daily basis and I noticed that many of the artworks, despite the […]

Dean Rusk International Studies Program

The Dean Rusk International Studies Program embodies Davidson's belief that knowledge of other cultures and of the social, economic, political, and scientific forces that shape our world are integral to a liberal arts education. Incorporating the offices of study abroad, international student services, and travel grants and programming, we work to give a global dimension to every aspect of a student's education.
View from the Cape Coast