U.S.-Based Customized Program Manager (CPM) and Coordinator (CPC):

• Will assist your students in planning and preparing for your program.

Chicago-Based Dean of Students Office and Crisis Management Team:

• Available 24/7 in case of serious student emergencies.

Center-Based Staff (Program Manager/Coordinators):

• Available 24/7 in case of emergencies. Will be your Center contact for the program and work closely with you to prepare and implement the program. Will accompany students on all IES Abroad-sponsored events.

CISI Insurance (Required): 

• This insurance covers IES Abroad students, faculty, and guests anywhere in the world during the specified program dates. Coverage includes doctor’s appointments, hospital stays, mental health treatment, and prescription drugs.

Orientation (Required): 

• Virtual and on-site orientations, including overview of the Center and the three cities, and comprehensive health and safety.

City Tour:

• Program includes a guided bus tours in Accra and Cape Coast and a city walking tour in Nantes. 

Meals:

• Enjoy five delicious group meals (Welcome and Farewell Dinners) at Accra's, Cape Coast's and Nantes' most loved restaurants.  

Airport Greeting:

• Organized train station/airport greeting and transfer available via bus or taxi service in both Ghana and France.

Transportation Passes:

• Private buses will transport students to classroom space and all sites in Ghana. Local transportation passes will be included for the duration of the program in Nantes.

Student Housing:

• IES Abroad will arrange housing for the School’s students in local residence halls in Ghana, and homestay accommodations in Nantes with one or two students per host family. No meals are provided in Ghana. Daily breakfast and dinner are provided on weekdays in Nantes. 

Program Leader/Faculty Chaperone Housing:

• IES Abroad will arrange housing for the School’s program leader/ faculty chaperone (if applicable) in single hotel accommodations in Accra, Cape Coast and Nantes. No meals are provided.

Site Visits Within City:

• Program includes integrated site visits that bring together academic focus with student interests. Site visits in Ghana include an Accra city tou, National Archives and the National Museum of Ghana. Sites visits in Nantes include visits to Mémorial de l'abolition de l'esclavage, Marché Talensac, Musée d'histoire de Nantes, Musée d'arts, Musée Dobrée, and walking tours with a focus on the academic content of the program.

Day Trips Outside of City:

• Program includes one day trip to La Rochelle to highlight the context of the immediate region. Includes the following: train transportation, city tour and lecture, visit to Musée du Nouveau Monde, one group meal. 

Field Trips Outside of City:

• Program includes a multi-day excursion to Cape Coast, Ghana, which is linked thematically to courses. Lectures, accommodations, meals, and activities to be included. The field trip includes: a Cape Coast City Tour, visit to Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River, Cape Coast and Elmina Castle visits and Ussher Fort.

Cultural Events:

• Program includes two cultural events during the program: Gateau Nantais and Les Machines de l'Ile.

Available upon request. Includes cost of all program components listed above. Does not include international airfare to/from the host country. Ten student minimum required to run the program.