Journalism in Accra, Ghana
2010 INFORMATION COMING SOON.
June 27 - August 8, 2009
PLEASE NOTE: Journalistic Inquiry (or the equivalent) is a prerequisite for participation in the program.
For more information about the Journalism in Ghana program, please visit the NYU Journalism Institute.
About NYU Journalism in Ghana | Facilities | Passports & Visas |
Director of the Program:
Frankie Edozien, Clinical Associate Professor, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute
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. The program is designed for undergraduate students from NYU and other colleges, but graduate students from the NYU Journalism program may apply to take the Independent Study course. Visiting graduates are welcome to apply to the program's undergraduate courses, but must realize that courses are for undergraduate credit. Visiting students cannot register for the Independent Study.
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 may visit Kumasi, which boasts the world's largest outdoor market and has for three centuries been the royal city of the legendary Ashanti tribe. Students may visit Cape Coast and Elmina, and the sites of the country's largest slave castles.
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
All students participating in the program are required to live in NYU-provided housing. Students will live in NYU's elegant, air-conditioned dorm not far from the Center. A van and driver will be available for transportation. Classes will be taught in the NYU in Ghana Center, where students will have access to a well-equipped computer laboratory and telephones.
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.