teaching at orphans cry international in ghana exploring long-term volunteer experiences
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Teaching at Orphans Cry International in Ghana
Exploring Long-Term Volunteer Experiences
Consider the Time Frame
• Study Abroad time frames are well-suited for extended stays
• Stay for an extra semester
• Stay for the summer
• Stay for the break between semesters
Establishing Relationships to Pursue After the Semester
What should ISEP students be doing during the semester to prepare for a stay after the
semester?
Many Options and Choices for ISEP Students
• Volunteer?
• Travel?
• Internship?
• Research?
Teaching and Living in the Orphanage
ISEP in Developing Countries
• Cultural differences may cause frustrations for students trying to arrange volunteer opportunities.
• As ISEP staff and alumni, should we be considering alternative volunteer options for future students in countries like Ghana?
A Different Experience
The “Reality” of Living in the
Developing World
New Teaching Strategies
Cultural Immersion
Deeper Relationships
Independence and Self-Reliance