UG International Programmes

Elizabeth Opoku  aka "Akiti" a level 200 student of the University of Ghana grabbed two major awards at the just ended Hockey African Cup of Nations in Kenya from the 18th to 23rd November 2013. "Akiti", 19 years old, is currently reading Sociology and Social Work and is an astute sports person for the school and country. Elizabeth Opoku and 5 others students from the University of Ghana, were selected to be part of the Ghana national Hockey Team. During the national team's outing in Kenya, Elizabeth was considered as a sensational and a never-say-die striker during the entire tournament. She won the Top Goal Scorer in the female category with 11 goals and was also awarded the Best Player of the Tournament . In the Final match against South Africa, she scored a quick brace in the First Half but the South African team came back strongly into the second half to cancel Ghana's lead and finally snatch a 3-2 victory with 2 minutes to the end of pl...

On this episode of Lisa Writes Home , you will read about: Cultural adjustments, stigmas, acclimations and revelations All the pretty, pretty nature! Beach rave! (or just a regular old party on the beach) And so the journey has begun. I’ve sent out group emails, recorded more audio than I can ever synthesize into stories (though that won’t stop me from trying— Transom , where you at?), hiked through the North, braved the bustling and aromatic streets of the Madina Market, visited schools, learned the special snappy handshake (video tutorial to come), experienced my first political protest (the Supreme Court verdict on the questionable election results) and finally started classes. The road is long and it has just begun but I’m relishing in the experience, drinking in each moment and insatiably seeking out the next adventure. I can feel the gravity that this place has on me, it’s a deep aching tug on my heart that feels like meeting an old friend for the first time ...

I promise to post more soon, but until then here are some pictures from my incredible weekend in Wli Todzi. Wli Todzi is in the Volta region about 6 miles up the mountain from the Wli waterfalls. I was here for an eco-tourism project led by my friend Ethan from UC Santa Cruz. Typically people pay 70 Ghana cedis ($35) to be guided up the mountain, eat delicious food and stay in the beautiful village. It was absolutely unforgettable, and quite a work out getting up there!   This article was posted from Lisa's blog. Kindly follow the link for more from Lisa Carmack http://lisawriteshome.tumblr.com/

On Saturday, the 12 th of October 2013, the International Programmes Office (IPO) held a Welcome Durbar for all International Students at 2:00pm in the Alex Adum Kwapong Quadrangle of the Great Hall, University of Ghana. Welcome Durbar is a festive bi-annual event organised to expose the international students to Ghanaian culture while giving them the opportunity to showcase their talents and culture as well. This year’s durbar was a very colourful and lively event with a mixture of comedy, dance, poetry recitals and the uniquely executed performances of the Manshishikweloi Cultural Group. The event was graced with the presence of dignitaries such as the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Office of Research, Innovation and Development: Prof. John Gyapong, the Registrar of University: Mrs. Haizel Ashia, the Director of the West African Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI): Prof.   Danquah, the Director of the Institute of Environmental and S...