While working in Africa I had numerous conversations with young people who were passionate about improving themselves but had no way to continue their education. By U.S. standards higher education costs in Ghana are modest, around $1,000. However, this is a truly unattainable number for somebody who makes $50 per month and has no access to loans. For this reason, there is a lack of university educated role models which is evident in the career aspirations of the primary school students. Most of the girls wanted to grow up to be a hairdresser or cook while the boys wanted to learn construction. They had little to no understanding of careers requiring education (as opposed to vocation).
This video is a great commentary on the situation of higher education in Africa.
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