Journalism in Accra, Ghana

June 28 - August 9, 2008

About NYU Journalism in Ghana | Facilities | Passports & Visas |

Directors of the Program:
Carol Sternhell, Associate Professor and Director of Global Initiatives, Department of Journalism

JOURNALISM IN GHANA is an intensive six-week experience in "immersion journalism." Students will be actively involved in reporting, writing, photographing, or filming almost every day. The schedule is rigorous.

Located on the Western Gulf coast of Africa, Ghana stands out as one of the most politically and economically stable as well as culturally vibrant countries on the continent. The capital city of Accra is an intriguing blend of successful modernity and rich colonial history.

In addition to exploring Accra, students will visit Torgome Village, a traditional rural community several hours outside the capital; Kumasi, which boasts the world's largest outdoor market and has for three centuries been the royal city of the legendary Ashanti tribe; Cape Coast and Elmina, the sites of the country's largest slave castles; and a Liberian refugee camp. Other excursions may also be offered.

Before traveling to Ghana, students will receive introductory material about Ghana's history, culture, and media. Students are expected to study this material before arriving in Accra. Students who wish to develop their reporting pieces further after returning to the U.S. will have the opportunity to do so.

Facilities

Classes will be taught in the NYU in Ghana Center, where students will have access to a well-equipped computer laboratory and telephones. They will live in NYU's elegant, air-conditioned dorm not far from the Center. A van and driver will be available for transportation.

Passports & Visas

Passports
Everyone needs a valid passport for travel overseas and to re-enter the U.S. If you already have a passport and it is due to expire during the Journalism in Ghana program, renew it now.

International students holding F1 or J1 visas should contact the Office of International Students and Scholars or other appropriate office at their home institution for information regarding F1 or J1 visas.

Visas
All participants in the NYU Journalism in Ghana program will need a student visa. We will assist you with the visa application process.

Two forms are necessary to obtain the visa: Visa/Passport Information for Ghana and the Visa Application Form. These forms are available online in pdf format on the "Info for Accepted Students" page.