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May 24 - June 4, 2027
Travel to Ghana in Summer 2027 with the Office of Outreach Global for an unforgettable 12-day service-learning experience!
This intensive, hands-on program offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local Ghanaians while also enriching your academic and personal life. In addition to the volunteering sessions throughout the program, you will also have the chance to immerse yourself in Ghanaian history and culture through organized museum visits and cultural excursions.
This program is open to Auburn University students, non-AU students, faculty, staff, and community members. Students of all majors and disciplines are encouraged to apply—no prior experience is required!
Activities and Excursions
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Hands-on volunteering opportunities
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Health Service-Learning: Hands-on health clinic with community health affiliates
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Education Service-Learning: Teaching and education practice at local schools
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Visits to cultural and historical sites such as the Elmina Castle and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
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Visits to educational institutions, museums, and the Kakum National Park
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Cultural immersion activities including learning how to dress in Ghanaian cultural attire, participating in a traditional Ghanaian naming ceremony, enjoying a Ghanaian dance lesson, visiting markets, and more!
View Our Previous Ghana Programs
Cost
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AU Students: TBD
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Non-AU Students: TBD
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AU Staff/faculty: TBD
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Non-AU Applicants: TBD
Program cost does not include:
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Roundtrip airline tickets
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Visa
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Passport fees
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Required vaccinations
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International cell phone plan
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Personal expenses
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Optional safari tour
Applications are now open on the Auburn Abroad website!
Important deadlines:
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Application Deadline: TBD
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Commitment Deadline: TBD
TBD
If you have questions regarding the program or the registration process, please contact:
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Dr. Elizabeth I. Quansah
Director, Outreach Global
Phone: (334) 844-5716
Email: outrglb@auburn.edu
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Olivia Houlden
Administrator, Outreach Global
Phone: (334) 844-5787
Email: oph0007@auburn.edu
Ghana Education and Healthcare Service-Learning Program 2026
“This program was more than a service learning opportunity. It was a life-changing experience that strengthened my passion for patient care, cultural humility, and service.”
“My Ghana Service-Learning project was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I had the opportunity to teach STEM lessons in three schools: two in Ketu North and one in Accra. The students reminded me that connection doesn't always come through words. Their smiles, laughter, curiosity, and excitement spoke louder than any language barrier ever could.”
“I was nervous that two weeks in a foreign country without friends or family was a bad idea. Thankfully, Ghana proved me wrong. The minute we stepped out of the airport we were greeted with hugs and smiles. It felt like a reunion of old friends.”
“Participating in this program reinforced why I chose a career in pharmacy. Healthcare is far more than medications and treatments. It is about building meaningful relationships rooted in trust, compassion, and understanding.”
“Service learning made me feel like I was part of something greater than myself. This experience affirmed that legacy, leadership, and service are not simply ideals to aspire to, but a way of life that transcends borders and transforms lives.”
“Teaching in Ghana was an affirmation of everything I have learned about what works in mathematics education and the ultimate manifestation of a personal mission statement I adopted many years ago: I am a master teacher. I am a lifelong learner. The world is my classroom.”
