Tentative Itinerary

Fri., May 14

 

Depart from Chicago (??? p.m. CST) to Accra, Ghana (via Frankfurt, Germany)

Sat., May 15

 

Arrive in Accra, Ghana ??? p.m. (local time)

Travel to the University of Ghana Guest Centre in Legon, Ghana

Sun., May 16

 

morning: Orientation

afternoon: Labadi Beach

early evening: partial tour of Accra

Mon., May 17

 

morning: lecture "Historical Overview of Colonial and Post-Colonial Ghana"

afternoon: money exchange; partial tour of Accra, including:

Tues., May 18

 

morning: lecture "Major Societal Problems Facing Modern Ghana"

afternoon: site visit of urban plight with CENCOSAD

  • (CENCOSAD is a city-based NGO that addresses the problems of urban plight and its effects on urban youth in Ghana)

Wed., May 19

 

morning: travel to Kumasi (capital of the Ashanti region)

afternoon: partial tour of Kumasi including:

Thurs., May 20

 

visit rural villages in the Ashanti region including:

Fri., May 21

 

morning: travel from Kumasi to Cape Coast and Elmina

afternoon: visit attractions in the area including:

Sat., May 22

 

Aburi Gardens & time to visit other sites in Accra.

Sun., May 23

 

Depart from Accra (??? p.m. local time) to Chicago (via Frankfurt, Germany)

Mon., May 24

 

Arrive in Chicago (??? p.m. CST)