Brazil: Semester Exchange Programs

Juiz de Fora & Brasília, Brazil

Student profiles & blogs

---

Recent blog posts

Subscribe

A month deep...

By Cam, 8/30/2010 - So, I'm in the Brazil...

I've officially past the one month mark on my trip! Reflecting on this benchmark reminds me of a lot of the same feelings I experienced after my first month in Panama four years ago. Indeed, the one month mark is an interesting one. While a significant block of time to spend abroad, too long to…

Officially a month into the trip.

By Garrett, 8/29/2010 - Brazil Study Abroad: Fall 2010

Going to the Federal Police station last Monday to obtain our ids for foreigners marked the end of our first month here in Brazil. Recently, someone asked me what are some of the biggest differences between here and the United States and I thought this would be a good thing to discuss after…

Some more school, gays, and soccer

By Cam, 8/20/2010 - So, I'm in the Brazil...

Greetings! Just finished up my second week of school. I've finalized my schedule; I'm now going to take four classes, two economic history courses and two literature-based ones. I ended up dropping my fifth class because it was at nine to eleven PM on Mondays and Fridays. The fact that I…

Brazilians Passion for Soccer

By Garrett, 8/19/2010 - Brazil Study Abroad: Fall 2010

When you first meet a Brazilian, one of the first questions they ask you is "what soccer team are you a fan of?" And the past three weeks since being here I had no answer. Upon learning this, all the Brazilians than attempt to convince you that their team is the best and that you shouldn’t listen…

Classes Begin

By Cam, 8/11/2010 - So, I'm in the Brazil...

Well, it's back to school time. I just finished up my second day of Brazilian college at UFJF, and so far things have been going well. While I haven't finalized my schedule, I'm excited about the classes I tentatively signed up for. I'm currently slated to take two classes that…

Subscribe

• Print
• Leave feedback
• Share

Select a program