By partnering with a number of hospitals and clinics in Takoradi, we offer a unique and authentic experience of healthcare in Ghana. While on placement in our partner hospital, you can expect to see a range of ailments such as typhoid psychosis, malaria and TB. Ghana is also a place of stunning natural beauty. Wild game parks, golden coastlines, and awe-inspiring waterfalls are just a handful of things students experience. Read more of what they think below!
University of Alberta 2014
If I was to ever do another Work the World placement (which I desperately want to do) it would be hard to stray from Takoradi
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King's College London 2014
I have gained a huge amount of experience in tropical diseases and nursing in an environment where resources are not as readily available as they are at home
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Griffith University 2014
It has made me reflect on what kind of nurse I want to become and what nursing really means.
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University of Phoenix 2014
The things you will see in the accident and emergency ward will both shock and inspire you
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University of the West of England 2013
My advice to anyone thinking about doing something like this is – do it! If I can do it, you definitely can!
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Glasgow Caledonian University 2013
Going an abroad elective placement is one of the best decisions I have ever made
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University of Manchester 2013
Going to Ghana has opened my eyes and changed my views on a lot of things in life
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George Fox University 2013
I feel so blessed to have been able to experience a new culture and different healthcare system
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University of Manchester 2013
Make sure you savor every minute while you are there because you will miss it so much when your back, I know I do!!
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