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