Study Abroad in Brazil

Summer, 1996

Sponsored by: Auburn University, Birmingham Southern College, and Emory and Henry College

Auburn University, Birmingham Southern College, and Emory and Henry College will offer a 10-week study abroad program in Brazil from June through mid August, 1996. Participating students will learn Portuguese, live with a Brazilian family, mix with local college students, and set to know an attractive area is southeast Brazil. The limited enrollment program can provide up to one year's worth of transfer credits in Portuguese. Credits in other areas may also be obtain (see your campus coordinator for details).

Piracicaba, Brazil

The study program will occur in the city of Piracicaba in the interior of the state of Sao Paulo. Approximately 100 miles from the city of Sao Paulo, Piracicaba is an important center of about 300,000 people living in the heart of Brazil's fastest growing region. Straddling the scenic waterfalls of the Piracicaba River, the city is an important industrial, commercial, and educational center serving the surrounding sugar cane-based farming region. Piracicaba has a colorful history, and its people have contributed much to Brazilian society.

Study Program

Intensive language study will begin after a brief period of familiarization with the city and the host families. Portuguese language classes will be held during weekday morning for 7 weeks during the 10-week program. The break periods can be used to travel or simply to enjoy the city and its people. Students will also be able to participate in a variety of enriching cultural events during their stay. Prospective participants should see their local campus coordinator for details about activities and credit transfers.

UNIMEP

The complete study program will be administered by the Methodist University of Piracicaba (UNIMEP) and their designated local director. The school is a private Brazilian institution with a strong tradition and an excellent academic reputation. UNIMEP and the local Brazilian director will be responsible for the program in Brazil, including all of the arrangements for accommodations and the study program. The local instructors will be responsible for directing the course work and certifying that all of the requirements have been met.

Coordinators

The overall U.S. program director is Cyrus B. Dawsey, professor of Geography and Director of the Institute for Latin American Studies at Auburn University.

Coordinators at the other campuses are James M. Dawsey, Dean of Faculty, E&HC; and Gamaliel Perruci, Director of Latin American Studies at BSC. The coordinators can provide basic information about the program and help with the preparations prior to departure. Drs. Cyrus and James Dawsey will travel with the group to Brazil and spend the initial phase in Piracicaba helping the students settle in. The Dawseys and Perruci will assist with the listing of credit when the participants return from Brazil.

Living Arrangements

While in Brazil the students will stay with Brazilian families selected by UNIMEP. Breakfast (continental style) and at least one main meal (usually the noon meal) will be provided by the host family in Piracicaba.

Cost: $ 2,800.00

Instruction in Brazil.
Lodging and food (breakfast and main meal) with the host family in Piracicaba.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Administrative costs.

does not

Travel to Brazil.
Any study abroad fees charged by the U.S. institution.
In-country travel and tourism (see campus coordinator for information).
Meals not provided by the host families in Piracicaba.
Books.
Personal items and gifts.
Passport and visa.

Application

Contact one of the program coordinators for application form. A $100.00 deposit is due by April 30, 1996. The remainder of the payment ($2,700.00) must be received by May 15, 1996. Because funds for arrangements in Brazil must be committed early, refunds cannot be made after June 1, 1996 unless a withdrawal is caused by an emergency situation. Proper documentation will be required for review and approval of a refund for those fees which have not been committed. Requests for further information should be addressed to:

At Auburn:
Dr. Cyrus B. Dawsey
108 Tichenor Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
Phone: (334) 844-3418

At Emory and Henry College:
Dr. James M. Dawsey
Office of the Dean of Faculty
Emory and Henry College
Emory, VA 24327
Phone: (540) 944-4121, ext: 6128

At Birmingham Southern College:
Dr. Gamaliel Perruci
Latin American Studies, 314 Harbert Bld.
Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham, AL 35254
Phone: (205) 226-4836

Travel

To enter Brazil you will need a valid U.S. passport and a Brazilian visa which may take several weeks to obtain. Applications should be made as soon as possible. See campus coordinators about airline ticket discounts and travel arrangements.

Note:

Auburn University and the Program Director reserve the right to modify the program as necessary, and to cancel the program if enrollment does not reach a certain minimum.

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