Programs : Brochure
- Locations: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Program Terms: Summer
- Homepage: Click to visit
- Program Sponsor: CIEE
Minimum GPA: | 2.5 | Major(s): | Political Science |
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Housing: | Homestay | Language of Instruction: | English |
Minimum GPA: | 2.5 | Major(s): | Political Science |
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Housing: | Homestay | Language of Instruction: | English |
It is hard not to get caught up in the pulsing energy of this dynamic metropolis! Life in Rio is out in the open - in the streets and on the beaches under the tropical sun. Take one four-week course per session and get to know the culture and people of this vibrant, bustling city.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered the most significant former slave port in the Western Hemisphere.
and understand Samba and Carnival beyond the clichés. In Rio, you can go listen to live music locally any day of the week!
in the city of Niterói, where Oscar Niemeyer’s futurist architecture includes the iconic Museu de Arte Contemporânea – which is shaped like a flying saucer
All programs feature frequent cultural excursions and a multi-day study tour uniquely designed to complement your academics. Students in Rio can:
Give back and create a deeper connection to Rio de Janeiro. In a country known for urban poverty, you will gain as much as you give, helping with education, health, or community building. Teach English, foster professional skills in women, and much more.
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
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