For approximately three weeks from February to March 2025, six students from our university participated in the JOCV Hands-On Program in Ghana and Malawi.
A report seminar was held to allow them to share their experiences with an audience of about 60 students interested in international cooperation.
November 7, 2025
[School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences Student: Ghana]
“During the JOCV Hands-On Program, I realized how difficult it can be to communicate with the local people. However, I was able to deepen my connections with them through sports and dance, and I experienced the power that these activities have to overcome language barriers first-hand.”
[Faculty of Economics Student: Ghana]
“I experienced first-hand how fun working as a team to solve problems through trial-and-error can be, as well as the challenges of working in a foreign country with limited time. In Ghana, I made many fun memories interacting with the local children and riding a ‘keke’ (a local mode of transportation).”
[Faculty of Economics Student: Ghana]
“Even though it was only three weeks, I learned the long-term importance of communication and Ghana’s deep-rooted culture of sharing. Since returning from the program, I’ve been changing my perspectives, starting with English learning and other fields I wasn’t previously interested in.”