And just like that we’re in transit to our last port, Casablanca! After five days in Ghana, members of the shipboard community experienced life-changing service and volunteer work. From spending time at the City of Refuge to exploring the rich cultural foundations of the country, here’s a look into the last week!

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While in Ghana, students explored the tropical rainforest of Kakum National Park. pic.twitter.com/zFdwcvq6Li

, SemesterAtSea (@SemesterAtSea) March 29, 2016

As the end of March approaches so does our time in Ghana. Tomorrow the MV World Odyssey starts it’s journey to Morocco! #sassp16#sas#Ghana

, SemesterAtSea (@SemesterAtSea) March 30, 2016

Our friends from Semester at Sea are with us this week!
They are doing great things! Our canteen and children’s… https://t.co/lu7HZZKbW5

, City of Refuge (@City_of_Refuge) March 30, 2016

Students are so thankful for the opportunity to visit @City_of_Refuge during their time in Ghana. #IMPACT pic.twitter.com/IHFOVuFU3v

, SemesterAtSea (@SemesterAtSea) April 1, 2016

As the voyage comes to an end students cherish every last sunset & sunrise on board the MV World Odyssey. #sassp16 pic.twitter.com/NIlGYddGPg

, SemesterAtSea (@SemesterAtSea) April 3, 2016

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During their time in Ghana, students had the opportunity to visit one of West Africa’s tropical rainforests at Kakum National Park. Extending over 360 kilometers this park is home to over 400 bird species. #sas #sassp16 #sasforever #studyabroad #studyatsea #homeiswheretheshipis #ispentasemestersailingaroundtheworld #Ghana

A photo posted by Semester at Sea (@semesteratsea) on Mar 29, 2016 at 8:25am PDT

In Tema, a group of students visited Kokrobitey Institute, a program that supports development in Ghana by facilitating projects that demonstrate the intersections between art, culture, design, health, sustainability, literacy and development through education. #sas #sassp16 #sasforever #studyabroad #studyatsea #homeiswheretheshipis #ispentasemestersailingaroundtheworld #Ghana

A photo posted by Semester at Sea (@semesteratsea) on Mar 30, 2016 at 7:57am PDT

In Ghana, students had the opportunity to make an IMPACT and volunteer with City of Refuge Ministries, an organization that cares for children who have been trafficked, orphaned or abandoned. During their visit, students spent their time visiting with the kids and working on a variety of projects including tutoring in the classroom and painting the children’s homes. #sas #sassp16 #sasforever #studyabroad #studyatsea #homeiswheretheshipis #ispentasemestersailingaroundtheworld #Ghana

A photo posted by Semester at Sea (@semesteratsea) on Apr 1, 2016 at 4:02am PDT

With only 2 weeks left, students are cherishing every last moment of this life-changing adventure. #sas #sassp16 #sasforever #studyabroad #studyatsea #homeiswheretheshipis #ispentasemestersailingaroundtheworld

A photo posted by Semester at Sea (@semesteratsea) on Apr 3, 2016 at 2:25am PDT

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