Brazil Study Abroad May 2016

Study Abroad in Brazil (may-June 2016)

Traveling Multi-Location Program in Brazil
- Study Abroad Courses May 2016

This coming May, we will once again set off on a traveling study abroad program to explore Brazil, visiting Rio de Janeiro, Paraty (a coastal village on the beautiful "Green Coast"), and Sao Paulo

Using the unique Brazilian location, we seek to carefully integrate real-world experiences back into the classroom. Students will engage in cultural and professional visits in each city we visit, and our professors will help students to better understand how current events are inter-related with our course materials.

Students will have classes with local professors, meet local tour guides, and engage with local citizens. Depending on the course they select, students may be sent on assignments to interview local people about current issues or cultural perceptions, and then will return to the classroom to debate and discuss, and to have that experience integrated back into the classroom discussions.

Why choose Summit?
Three main reasons:

A chance to travel. Where else do you get a chance to visit the two most important cities in Brazil + one of the most beautiful beach cities in one program?
Safe. When you come abroad with Summit, you are coming abroad with an experienced team, and you will study at one of the best universities in Brazil
Affordable. It is our mission to provide an incredible study abroad experience at an affordable price

How we travel:

We travel by private bus from Rio to Sao Paulo, and to Paraty along the beautiful "Costa Verde" coastline

What are the days like?

A typical day has morning classes, and afternoon professional visits to companies or cultural activities

Professional visits:

During our time abroad, we have cultural and professional visits in each of the cities we visit. In the past we visited:
Rio - TV Rede Globo (media conglomerate), Fluminense (professional soccer team), HStern (jewelry)
Paraty - Historical walking tour, visit local cachaça producer (Brazilian rum)
Sao Paulo - Natura, and more professional visits...

Cultural activities:

For cultural excursions, our goal is to keep your busy and engaged. We are always planning something; from private tours in different cities, to evenings out, to museum visits and more.
In the past, we have taken students hiking to waterfalls, to Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio, on surf trips, dance lessons, and more...

view the detailed travel itinerary

DATES & OPTIONS:

We have many options to choose from. The Summit program is designed so that students can join at different dates (depending on their summer schedule).

Main options:

Begin in Rio on May 4th, or
Begin in Sao Paulo on May 11th, 2016

Program length:

3, 4, or 5 weeks

Summit Brazil

with an extended travel itinerary including Rio, Paraty and Sao Paulo
Majority of course content completed in Rio and in Sao Paulo at ESPM, Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing

- options with one course or for three credits:

Session BRA 01: May 4th - May 26th, 2016: Rio de Janeiro + Paraty + Sao Paulo, Brazil
Session BRA 05: May 11th - June 1st, 2016: Rio de Janeiro + Paraty + Sao Paulo, Brazil
Session BRA 06: May 15th - June 7th, 2016: Rio de Janeiro + Paraty + Sao Paulo, Brazil

- options with two courses or for six credits:

Session BRA 02: May 4th - June 1st, 2016: Rio de Janeiro + Paraty + Sao Paulo, Brazil
Session BRA 03: May 4th - June 7th, 2016: Rio de Janeiro + Paraty + Sao Paulo, Brazil
Session BRA 04: May 11th - June 7th, 2016: Rio de Janeiro + Paraty + Sao Paulo, Brazil

View all video testimonials on YouTube here:

How to Apply:

Please visit our new APPLICATION PORTAL
(then choose your program, and click "apply now")
Submit 3 short essays, follow steps in application portal
Pay $40 application fee (here)
Application review (about 5 days)
Phone or Skype interview
Approval
Confirm your spot in the program.

Admission Requirements:

All majors welcome!
18 years old at the start of our program
Completed at least one semester of university
Enrolled in university (or recently graduated). Both Undergraduate and Graduate students are welcome
2.2 Grade Point Average (GPA)
77/100 for international students.
Students with a lower GPA should submit an additional letter of reference, preferably from a professor, along with a brief letter explaining the circumstances of the lower GPA.

COURSES:
Classes for our upcoming programs are thought-provoking, interesting and fun. We expect students to be open minded, engaged and eager to learn about other countries and cultures. In-class instruction is enhanced with an out-of-class experience that includes escorted professional visits to economic organizations and leading international companies.

Students can choose up to two courses, for a total of six semester credits:

I would 100% recommend this program to other Iowa students. I have learned so much ... and will carry that with me for the rest of my life."
- Ryan Burton, University of Iowa

Program Highlights:

3+ weeks, 3 Brazilian cities
All majors welcome!
Travel itinerary includes: Rio + Paraty + Sao Paulo
Excellent courses to choose from
Earn up to 6 academic credits in the summer
Travel with professors, facilitators, and students
Visit leading organizations across Brazil as we integrate real-world experience back into the classroom

Top Brazilian University:

The Summit programs in Brazil are hosted and organized by ESPM (Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing), the #1 ranked marketing, journalism and advertising school in Brazil. Since 1951, ESPM established itself as a center of excellence in the teaching of administration, marketing, international relations and communications. As a private, non-profit institution, ESPM is among the elite few in Brazil to receive the highest grade in evaluation by MEC (the Brazilian Ministry of Education).
Learn more about ESPM

Accommodations:

Accommodations are included in the program prices
Rio: student apartments / hotel
Paraty: bed and breakfast
Sao Paulo: business class hotel
Learn more: Accommodations

Professional + Cultural Visits

Companies visited in previous programs include:
HStern (high-end jewelry)
PROJAC - Rede Globo (media conglomerate)
Fluminense (Soccer club, Rio)
Natura (Sao Paulo)
Cidade do Samba (Samba City)
Porto Maravilha - Major Urban Regeneration Plan
Learn more: Professional and Cultural Visits

Prices + Availability:

To review the program tuition and fees, please visit our prices page
Included in the prices: tuition, health insurance, transportation in Brazil, accommodations*, and more (see the full list of what is included on our prices page).

Students:

The average age of our students is approximately 19-23 years old, although recently-graduated and graduate students are also welcome to apply.
Students can come from any university. Recent students came from across the USA, and from Europe (France, Denmark), Brazil, India, Mexico and more. We have had students from NYU, Miami University, The University of California Berkley, Florida International University, The University of Vermont, University of Iowa, Hofstra, Seton Hall, University of Texas, and more.
Please see our guide to credit transfers and review the recent list of alumni and the full list of universities. See also our Testimonials page with student reviews.

“There is no doubt that I would recommend the Summit Program. I thought the flow of the program as perfect, not too overwhelming but always something to do. It’s important to find that balance in a study abroad program and I think Summit has managed to do so. I truly believe this is one of the best programs out there. Thanks again!” - William Croghan, Miami University