From June 6 to June 24, thirteen Marist students plus two Marist Professors have embarked upon this year's short-term study abroad program in Ghana. Dr. Brian Yates and Dr. John Peters are leading the program this year, which examines Ghanaian and African history, culture, economics, and politics. The program comprises 8 academic seminars/lectures held on the Marist Poughkeepsie campus in preparation for the 2 1/2 week sojurn. Program participants will experience both urban and rural Ghana, including visits to Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi, Tamale, and many places in-between.
Program participants include: Natisha Alexander, Kate Annunziato, Jennifer Bennett, Emily Bennetts, Jamar Cummings, Erin Jordan, Annettee Lawrence, Meghan Mahony, Claire Mooney, Brian Plaia, Daybelis Ramirez, Karissa Stokdal, Zakiya Thornhill, Dr. John Peters, and Dr. Brian Yates.
Also accompanying the program for part of the trip is Dr. John Scileppi, Professor of Psychology at Marist. Dr. Scileppi traveled to Ghana for program development purposes - the good professor plans to offer a psychology-focused short-term program in Ghana in June 2013.
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