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 Ghana offers one of the greatest and most affordable travel experiences possible within Africa ! IFRE hosts a variety of projects, cultural immersion opportunities and travel programs in this wonderful country. Ghanaian cultures and customs are colorful and diversified. When you travel to Ghana you can visit a splendid coastline with gorgeous beaches – which indeed seem to be an earthly paradise. Ghana safaris offer views of amazing wildlife and fascinating landscapes of Ghana . The country is also blessed with a variety of cultural heritage, lakes, wetlands and historical sites.
IFRE interns in Ghana have the opportunity to explore this beautiful country while serving the rural communities and poor children in a rewarding intern experience. IFRE invites you to join us in Ghana and embark on this important journey of your lifetime with our professional in-country field staff as your guides!
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INTERNSHIP IN GHANA: ACADEMIC CREDIT |
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You can earn academic credit for most internship projects in Ghana . The best way to receive academic credit is by pre-arranging the project with your college/university. It is up to an intern to communicate with faculty/academic advisors regarding college credit for internship work PRIOR to applying to IFRE. Your college/university may require additional information prior to approval and may require students to submit pre/post research or other requirements.
Alternatively, you can earn academic credit through Seattle Central Community College (SCCC). SCCC offers college credit for a variety of international programs (study abroad, volunteer abroad, intern abroad, language studies and even cultural-exchanging home-stays). IFRE recommends contacting Professor Steve Tash (we can provide contact details) to further explore this option of receiving academic credit for your international internship. IFRE is not associated with SCCC and it is up to the intern to arrange to transfer SCCC course credit to their university/college of choice.
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LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL IMMERSION |
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 IFRE offers a Language and Cultural Immersion orientation program in Accra , Ghana . This week long intensive immersion and training program includes: language training, lessons on history, culture, ways of life, visits to local villages/towns/markets, guided Accra exploration and local tourist attractions. This IFRE program aims to submerge you in Ghanaian culture, history and ways of life, which vastly improves your time as an intern in Ghana . When you understand the life and culture around you, your experience is richer and more rewarding. However, you can choose to take the Language and Cultural immersion program or go directly into an internship project. If you opt to participate in this one week Language and Cultural immersion course, your internship program will begin the Monday following this one-week of Language and Cultural Immersion taught in and around Nairobi . This experience should not be missed! So many international travelers wish they could have an opportunity such as this to receive a briefing on customs, language and history.
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INTERNSHIPS in GHANA WORK PROJECTS |
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IFRE internship Ghana programs focus on four major service projects: Orphanages, Teaching English, Medical/Healthcare and HIV/AIDS Treatment/Awareness. Internship projects in Ghana are situated in Accra and Kumasi . Interns can choose any projects in Ghana and share love and passion with local people who need support!
*Note: Credential requirements in Health/Medical section
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GHANA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FEE & DATES: |
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Start Dates: Internship programs starts on the following (first and third Monday of each month)
IFRE is a 501(c)3 organization, so your program fee will be tax deductible. IFRE Interns is proud to offer an extensive assortment of programs at very reasonable prices ( and may rank “best priced and best value” among the many internship abroad organizations in the USA/Europe/New Zealand ). Our programs are now more affordable than ever. We are proud to focus on the humanitarian aspect of our business, not the profit. We work very hard and smart to keep costs down, especially for you the intern, as we know the value of your donated time and efforts. We remain devoted to maintaining both the quality of the program and the safety of all interns involved. Below is a brief summary of the program fee and services that IFRE Interns offers. IFRE fees comprise of two separate fees. An application fee of $349 USD (covers advertising, staff/office expenses, etc.) and a nominal weekly program fee (covers room/board, insurance, field support, etc).
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Internship program fee (US$) |
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What's Included in Program Fee |
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| 1 week: |
$207 |
| 2 weeks: |
$372 |
| 3 weeks: |
$492 |
| 4 weeks: |
$617 |
| 5 weeks: |
$737 |
| 6 weeks: |
$857 |
| 7 weeks: |
$982 |
| 8 weeks: |
$1,102 |
| 9 weeks: |
$1,222 |
| 10 weeks: |
$1,347 |
| 11 weeks: |
$1,567 |
| 12 weeks: |
$1,687 |
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* Ghana Language and Cultural Immersion program fee: $250 USD
* Airport Reception, Transfer (45 km), $75USD.
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Language & Cultural Immersion program fee includes: language and cultural training, food and accommodations for 7 days, training materials (books, papers, etc), cost of local sightseeing/tourist sites, cost of recreational activities, Travel Insurance
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Additional costs for interns |
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International and domestic flights, passport, visa extension, domestic transportation ($1-4/day dependant on internship location), personal beverage expenses ($1-3 per day), entertainment, laundry, telephone, immunizations.
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INTERNSHIP IN GHANA: ARRANGEMENT FOR ROOM |
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IFRE manages living accommodations, provides meals and supervision for interns for the entirety of their stay in Ghana . We offer a “ homebase ” in Ghana . Our homebase is about an hour drive from Accra . We try to create a “home away from home” for interns staying at our homebase. It is a perfect situation for interns to live safely and comfortably while making many new friends and sharing experience every day. Most of interns project in Ghana are located within 1-20 KM of our homebase so you may walk or ride a local bus to your project. In the evening when you return to homebase, you can relax, eat dinner, explore local areas or simply share experience with internship comrades.
Occasionally if a project is located far from the IFRE homebase or when our homebase is fully occupied with interns, we will place interns with host families. Our host families are carefully screened, socially respected and experienced with hosting international interns. Wherever you stay, your accommodation with IFRE is safe, clean and comfortable. In most cases, you will share a room with interns (of same gender). In Ghana , our field staff is an experienced team comprising of country coordinators, assistant coordinators, managers, cooks and field assistants. Our field staff visits interns regularly and always happy to help our interns in any way needed. We offer 3 meals a day of local cuisine. Typically, interns eat breakfast and dinner at the homebase (or host family) and have lunch at their project. We offer fresh, nutritious and safe local foods to our interns to eat. We also work extremely hard to maintain our facilities in a positive condition.
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GHANA Internship program free time |
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Interns have free time for the duration of their project, weekends and the Language and Culture program. While IFRE does not arrange activities during this time off, our local staff, members and coordinators can provide priceless assistance in making appropriate arrangements for travel in Ghana . It's the time for self discovery and learning. It's time to explore this foreign culture and exotic land. Our IFRE local coordinators/staff are available to give you free advice, travel tips and helps to book your travel.
Walk the above the tree canopy in the rainforests or lounge at the beach. You can fill your free time with many incredible experiences in Ghana ! Ghana has gorgeous botanical gardens to explore and pristine beaches. Assorted wildlife can be found throughout the country and Ghana is home savannah elephants and many other mammals, including seven types of monkeys. The adventure doesn't stop with natural beauty as Ghana 's cities offer up cathedrals, museums, theaters, restaurants and more in the thriving urban areas. In your free time, you can explore all the amazing attributes this diverse and abundant country has to offer! Please discuss your options with our local project staff to find the best way for you to spend your free time in Ghana .
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