Every year friends of Ashesi travel to Ghana on the Annual Trip to gain a deeper understanding of the culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership at Ashesi University.
During your time on campus you'll hear from university leadership, tour new building projects that include solar energy development and the student center, and witness Ashesi's culture of ethics in action in the classroom.
Find out for yourself when trip participants are paired with current students. You'll have the opportunity to take part in and attend classes, learn more about student stories and projects, and visit popular campus spots like the Cantina and engineering workshop.
Visit Ashesi graduates at their workplaces and see how they are transforming communities in Ghana.
Complete your experience by exploring Ghana's capital, Accra, and the beauty of the surrounding coast.
On guided tours you'll visit historic sites in Accra, a well as the Cape Coast Castle and the Door of No Return. Traverse a 1,150-foot canopy walkway above a tropical rainforest and watch for butterflies and 266 unique bird species in Kakum National Park.
8 am - 1 pm: Experience the Makola Market, a renowned open air market in Accra. Afterwards, enjoy a buffet lunch with your fellow travelers.
1 - 4 pm: Visit Soronko Academy, Founded by Alumna Regina Honu '07. Soronko teaches young women coding skills.
4 - 8 pm: Free evening - relax, dine out, or explore with an Ashesi community member.