Their original name is “Se” but due to pronunciation difficulties hundreds of years ago, the (occupying) Europeans changed the name from “Se” to “Shai.”  As the Se are advancing into an era of peace, progress, and prosperity, they are returning to their roots and retiring the usage of the term Shai for the historically correct term, Se.

The partnership between NCCU and Se is turning out to make a difference in the lives ot US based students and promises to provide practical insight, rich experience, and a sense of history for participants. Following are a few comments by program leaders and participants.

Dr. Janice Harper, Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Programs North Carolina Central University:

“The study abroad experience in Dodowa-Ghana attests to the importance of a global education in highereducation. It was refreshing to observe some of the international developmentand service learning projects embarked upon by faculty and staff from 5 academic disciplines. This global experience is a testimony on how NCCU provides the opportunity for our students make the transition from theory topractice in a global context”.

Dr. Emmanuel O. Oritsejafor, Director of International Affairs North Carolina Central University:
“The study abroad experience in Dodowa-Ghana in the summer of 2007 provided rich international education experience for NCCU students, faculty and staff participants. More importantly, the experience provides the leverage to further internationalize our campus and prepare ourstudent for the global workplace”.

Mukhtar Raqib, NCCU student:
“The study abroad experience to Ghana was important because Africa provides a deep connection to our history and it helps us to know where we came from”.