Between "Home and Homeland"

Between “Home and Homeland:” The Educational Experiences of Ghanaian International Students in U.S. Universities
Peter Kofi Dabie
Concurrent Session #3
 
This study explores the lived experiences of Ghanaian international students in U.S. higher education through the lens of bicultural identity formation and acculturation theory. Drawing on phenomenological interviews with 15 Ghanaian students and anchored in John Berry's (2005) acculturation framework, the paper examines how these students navigate educational, cultural, and structural challenges while balancing ties to their homeland with the demands of their host country. The findings highlight the tensions and growth associated with cultural adaptation, identity negotiation, and institutional support structures. The study argues for deeper institutional and transnational engagement with African diaspora students in U.S. academia
 
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