UG International Programmes

International Day is a celebration of cultural diversity in which UG’s diverse international student population has the opportunity to showcase their culture. This year an entire week was set aside by the International Programmes Office (IPO) to celebrate University of Ghana’s cultural diversity and efforts to internationalize. It was thus dubbed “International Week 2014”. All programmes organized during the week were open to the entire University community. International Week kicked off on Monday 10 th March 2014 with exhibitions at the IPO forecourt. The exhibitions were set-up from 10 th to 14 th March. Various offices in the International House set up stands to showcase their efforts in helping UG to internationalize. Staff of the International Programmes Office also seized the opportunity to educate the student population on the Study Abroad opportunities that University of Ghana offers. Exhibition by the Co...

“The journey is part of the experience - an expression of the seriousness of one's intent. One doesn't take the A train to Mecca.”  ―  Anthony Bourdain ,  A Cook's Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines The Early Morning Sky I woke up at 5am for an early morning meditation. I went outside and the sky was still dark, tinted with a hint of lightness. The restaurant/bar facility is set right above a massive watering hole. Off to the side is a little viewing deck with a bench. I went to sit on the bench. The tree that covered the bench was alive with bees. The sound of the bees was louder than I have ever heard before. As I tried to meditate in peace, bees flew against my body. I kind of freaked out and moved to a less glamorous spot by the pool. I enjoyed a very nice hour-long meditation. It was such a beautiful site to open my eyes and see untouched forest reserve as far as the eyes could see. As the sun rose I headed back for my room. Someone told...