Stories: Ghana

February 18, 2023
YES Abroad Alumni Spotlight: Adam Streeter

YES Abroad is featuring one alum from each year of the program in celebration of the YES Program's 20th Anniversary.

February 01, 2023
Learning About Clothing in Ghana

Tahlia recollects her experience creating batiks and understanding local fashion styles.

August 17, 2022
Reliving Exchange At Home

Sam talks with the YES Abroad Alumni Association about his life after being abroad.

March 12, 2021
Learning Ghanaian Culture Through Fufu

Andhisty reflects on what food can reveal about a culture.

February 12, 2021
Small YES Victories

Over the past month, YES Abroad virtual students have been celebrating small YES victories.

June 08, 2020
Making Sobolo

Maria learns how to make one of her favorite Ghanaian beverages with her host family.

May 14, 2020
Akwaaba in Ghana

Kyla reflects on the warm welcome she received in Ghana.

April 17, 2017
Exploring Different Cultures in Ghana

Kyra shares her reflection after a trip to the northern region of Ghana.

December 21, 2016
A Lesson for the U.S. in How Ghana Celebrates its Democracy

The Star Tribune publishes Kate's reflection on recent Ghanaian election. 

June 07, 2016
April 2016 American Abroad Student of the Month: Elizabeth Schaefer

“Having the opportunity to become part of a new family is what I value the most about my exchange."

July 20, 2015
YES Abroad Alumna Wins Citizen Diplomacy Award, Shares Story

An interview with Sarah Bibbey, the recent champion of the "Citizen Diplomacy Challenge."

July 13, 2015
American Abroad Student of the Month - May 2015
Congratulations to Precious, May's American Abroad Student of the Month!

July 07, 2015
Recent Alumna Shares her YES Abroad Experience

Alumna Precious King speaks about her lessons from Ghana.

November 05, 2014
Experiencing Eid al-Adha in Ghana
Ellice in Ghana writes about her recent experience participating in traditional Muslim celebrations.

June 23, 2014
May 2014 YES Abroad Student of the Month
Lisa Turley breaks cultural misconceptions and builds close ties in Ghana.