Detailed Itinerary Brazil Summer 2013

Detailed Itinerary

This Summit Global Education program is designed to be stimulating, educational and fun.
We want you to return home from your time abroad longing for more. While you are in Brazil, we will have a full month of activities planned for you. But, will you have free time? (to go to the beach, or to explore on your own)? YES!... Learn more...

The list below is given to indicate the types of activities* we may take the students on during our upcoming programs. The actual itinerary will be updated daily in the student guidebook wiki (HERE).

Tuesday July 2nd: Arrive in Rio de Janeiro by 11am

A Summit representative will be at the airport to greet you from 6:00 am to 12:00 (noon). Students will be given a brief orientation, and will be helped to catch a taxi to their hotel, where you can check in and enjoy some free time getting your bearings in Rio.
Before attending the opening ceremony at 1pm, students may go to Ipanema beach for a swim (within five minutes walking distance from the accommodations).
We will have an opening ceremony from 1pm - 3pm at Balada Mix, a restaurant nearby the hotels where students will stay. Students will begin congregating at the restaurant at 1230pm to share in drinks, snacks and conversation with fellow students and professors.
During the opening ceremony, we will introduce all of the professors and staff, go over the safety orientation, and give a brief "Introduction to Brazil" lecture.
During the "Introduction to Brazil" session today, we will have a special "First impressions talk"; to help students with a first perspective about the city of Rio and it’s culture. Understanding the city map, public transportation, safety, will be some of the topics discussed!
After the opening ceremony we have a bicycle excursion planned to explore some of the nearby neighborhood.

Places
Rio de Janeiro

July 2nd - July 21st

Paraty

July 21st - July 25th

Sao Paulo

July 25th - July 31st

Wednesday July 3rd

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01 – International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02 – International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm – Lunch
2pm-315pm – Portuguese level I
At 3:30pm, students will return to the university, ESPM for a Guest Lecture: “The rise of Brazil”, by Luiz Felipe Lampreia, Brazil's minister of foreign affairs from 1995 to 2001. He has played a leading role in Brazilian foreign and economic policy for almost forty years, including serving as undersecretary for political affairs and secretary general of the Foreign Ministry, and representing the nation as a diplomat in Portugal and Suriname, at the United Nations in New York and Geneva, and at the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations. Mr. Lampreia studied sociology at the Catholic University in Rio de Janeiro and graduated from the Brazilian Diplomatic Academy
Free afternoon

Thursday July 4th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm - Lunch
2-330pm - In the afternoon students will have a chance to participate in a Downtown’s walking tour, which will lead students to the Teatro municipal, Biblioteca Nacional, Gabinete de Leitura Portuguës, Praça xv, Igreja da Candelaria, Lapa, Arcos da Lapa, escadaria da lapa, confeitaria Colombo and more. This tour will give a very good idea about where some of the most important museums in the city are located so students can easily go by themselves at a later time.
5pm-615pm – Portuguese level I (hotel)
Optional gathering in an American-themed restaurant to celebrate the fourth of July!

Friday July 5th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning.

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm - Lunch
On Friday afternoon at 3-430pm we will be visiting the world headquarters of HStern to learn about this important Brazilian jewelry company with a lecture from HStern management to discuss the challenges of internationalization.
5pm-615pm – Portuguese level I (hotel)
In the evening, students can rest, study, or go for dinner in one of the numerous restaurants recommended in Ipanema or in Lappa, a favorite neighborhood in Rio among local residents.

Saturday July 6th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

1000-1115 – class 01 – International Business
1130-1245 – class 02 – International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
Recommended activity – We are all invited to a classic feijoada at a Samba School – leaving from Ipanema at 2pm
In the evening, students will have free time. We will recommend a dinner in Santa Tereza, an old and charming district of Rio. After dinner students may choose to visit a samba party that happens Saturdays at Santa Tereza’s flee market.

Sunday July 7th

No class today.
After breakfast, provided at the hotel, take some time to relax or explore your own interests in the city nearby the hotels (a wonderful area for walking and people-watching)
The day on Sunday is scheduled to be a free time, where students will have a number of options to choose from.
Recommended morning activity - If the weather is nice Take the train ride up to see the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World (fees separate).
If it rains, we have a suggested Cultural Activity: Niterói Contemporary Art Museum.

Monday July 8th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm – Lunch
2pm-315pm – Portuguese level I
Evening – free time

Tuesday July 9th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm - Lunch
After lunch, students will be taken to Porto Maravilha and understand the changes happening in the city as it faces the hosting of some of the most important events in the world. Porto Maravilha is the new revitalized port area: a model based on the success achieved in Barcelona and Buenos Aires.
Late afternoon, students will visit the brand new museum of art "Museu de Arte do Rio" (MAR), a fantastic new space dedicated to telling the history of Rio de Janeiro.
5pm-615pm – Portuguese level I (hotel)
Night off, study time :)

Wednesday July 10th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm – Lunch
2pm-315pm – Portuguese level I
Suggested visit in the afternoon to Parque Lage, a famous and beautiful space dating back from colonial times. This area is home to a school of art, different work-shops, and is also a usual site for film making. Famous scenes from the movie: "The Expendables" as well as Snoop Dogg's video clip; Beautiful were recorded there. Students who are interested, may also elect to come back here on the weekend for one the most famous breakfasts in town.
Recommended night activity: Salsa party at Copa Hostel!
Night off, study time :)

Thursday July 11th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm – Lunch
2pm-315pm – Portuguese level I
2pm midterm EXAMS for Sessions A1. Free time for students in session A3 (not taking exams today)
Recommended evening activity - enjoy a play at the Municipal Theater, an incredible building of historical significance: Built in the beginning of the twentieth century, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful and important theaters in the country. (Remember to take your Student ID for half price admission)

Friday July 12th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm – Lunch
2pm-315pm – Portuguese level I
In the evening, students will have free time. We will recommend a dinner in Rio’s newly renovated Lapa district at Rio Scenarium. An antique gallery by day, the restaurant becomes a classic Rio dance hall at night, filled with a festive mix of Brazilians and foreigners enjoying the traditional samba and a variety of other Brazilian beats. Dance instruction will be organized by Summit.

Saturday July 13th

Class on Saturday morning at ESPM, followed by free time in the afternoon

1000-1115 – class 01: International Business
1130-1245 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm – Lunch
2pm-315pm – Portuguese level I
If the weather is nice (and it almost always is), we recommend students to go on a mini-excursion to Horto Florestal and enjoy some the of waterfalls in Tijuca’s National Park (south entrance, fees separate).

Sunday July 14th

No class today. Free day!

The day on Sunday is scheduled to be a free time, where students will have a number of options to choose from.
A traditional activity for Sundays is to explore the open markets, eat some “pasteis” and drink the sugar cane juice! Look a fair at General Osorio square or Serzedelo Correa Square.

Monday July 15th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm – Lunch
2pm-315pm – Portuguese level I
In the evening students have free time to experience "Samba da Pedra do Sal"; A traditional samba held downtown near the old slave-trade (salt) market (more information can be found online here and here).

Tuesday July 16th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm - Lunch
2pm - Professional and Cultural Visit in the afternoon - Students will be taken to "Cidade do Samba" (Samba City) for a guided professional tour and discussion about the business of Carnival.
5pm-615pm – Portuguese level I (hotel)
Night off, study time :)

Wednesday July 17th

Special Class Today
Professional and Cultural Visit in the afternoon - Students will be taken to Teleférico do Alemão, a guided tour to understand the challenges of transportation in non-organized urban structures.
Night off, study time :)

Thursday July 18th

No classes today
Professional and Cultural Visit in the morning - Students will be taken to a professional visit at Globo Communication Production Headquarters, the most important television and media conglomerate in South America. This will be a guided professional visit to PROJAC, one of the largest and most sophisticated technology centers in the country.
After the visit to PROJAC, students will be taken on an excursion to one of the most beautiful beaches of Rio; Prainha e Grumari. In the evening, students may have dinner witnessing one of the most spectacular sunset views in the city.
Night off, study time :)

Friday July 19th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm – Lunch
2pm-315pm – Portuguese level I
Session A1 group projects/ papers due
Free night! :)

Saturday July 20th

Class on Saturday morning at ESPM, followed by free time in the afternoon

1000-1115 – class 01
1130-1245 – class 02
2pm-4pm - Final Exam for Session A1 / Midterm Exam for Session A3
7pm; students from Session A1 will be invited to a 'Graduation ceremony' to be held at a Brazilian Restaurant to be decided.
Students from Sessions A2 and A3 are encouraged to head up to Santa Tereza and visit “Arte de portas abertas” exposition.

Sunday July 21st

No class today. Free day!

Session A1 students free to fly home.
Students in Sessions A2 and A3: Morning bus to Paraty (beautiful little town along "Green Coast" between Rio and Sao Paulo)
Check in to new hotel, students can go around on their own and explore the city
Optional activities in Paraty include: Hiking, Kayak, Canyoning, Jeep Tours, Waterfalls, sightseeing, and Diving

Monday July 22nd

Paraty (beautiful colonial town along "Green Coast")

Group Project workshop 9am - 12:30pm at the "Casa Cultura" conference center (walking distance from the hotel) – students will use this time to work on their group projects for their courses
9-10 am Portuguese Level I
10-11am Portuguese Level II
In the afternoon we are going for a guided visit at a local "Cachaçaria" (a cachaça liquor distillery) to understand the process of production, as well as history about the national drink and it's origins, followed by a downtown walking tour at Paraty's old center.
Night off, study time :)

Tuesday July 23rd

Paraty

Group Project workshop 9am - 12:30pm at the "Casa Cultura" conference center – students will use this time to work on their group projects for their courses
9-10 am Portuguese Level I
10-11am Portuguese Level II
Recommended activity: After class students may choose to enjoy a boat tour visiting some of the local natural beauty

Wednesday 24th

Paraty

Group Project workshop 9am - 12:30pm at the "Casa Cultura" conference center – students will use this time to work on their group projects for their courses
9-10 am Portuguese Level I
10-11am Portuguese Level II
Free time in the afternoon. Optional activities in Paraty include:Hiking, Kayak, Canyoning, Jeep Tours (Waterfalls, sightseeing), and Diving

Thursday July 25th

Check out of hotel in Paraty

Session A2 students free to fly home from either Rio or Sao Paulo - students will be given transportation to Sao Paulo or Rio (please let us know if you need this option)
Session A3 students continue with us to Sao Paulo, leaving Paraty in the morning and arriving in Sao Paulo with time to explore fascinating city
Half way between Paraty and São Paulo lies the Embraer (airplanes). A guided tour will be provided to understand the internationalization of the company's strategy.
Arrive in São Paulo, the third most-populous city in the world, filled with more than 19 million inhabitants and countless ethnicities, languages, and cultures. It is also the economic center of Latin America and a cosmopolitan city famous for its diversity. With the bus, we will head to the hotel near Paulista Avenue, the vibrant financial center of the country. After check-in, go out and explore this fascinating city with your fellow students.

Friday July 26th

São Paulo
Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm – Lunch
2pm-315pm – Portuguese level I
Professional / Cultural visits
In the evening, we suggest visiting Vila Madalena, a neighborhood filled with lively markets, unique craft stores, trendy boutiques, and ample opportunities to hear authentic Brazilian music. In this neighborhood, you will also find hip art galleries, open-air fairs, bookstores, and charming cafés.

Saturday July 27th

Class on Saturday morning at ESPM, followed by free time in the afternoon

1000-1115 – class 01
1130-1245 – class 02
2pm-315pm – Portuguese level I
Suggested free time activity - Visit the Banespa building and observation tower. Built in 1947, this concrete structure is similar to that of the Empire State Building and stood for more than 20 years as the highest building in São Paulo. Today it is the third-highest structure at 528 feet high. The observation terrace is on the 35th floor, and on a clear day—even surrounded by other tall buildings—you can see as far as 25 miles.

Sunday July 28th

Free time suggestion: During the day; explore São Paulo. In front of Parque Trianon is the unmistakable MASP (São Paulo Art Museum), unbelievably balanced on top of two columns. Inside this unique architectural creation, admire the works of artists such as Raphael, Goya, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Brazil's own Portinari.
More suggested free time activities: Stop by the neighborhood Higienópolis, a part of the historic city now returning to its status as a highly desirable residential area. Do some people-watching at the Praça da Sé, a vibrant plaza favored by Brazilians from every part of the country. Then, cross the Anhangabaú Valley and head into the busy downtown to take in the charming architecture of the turn-of-the-century Municipal Theater and the historic Municipal Market. Opened in 1933, the market is a rare commercial warehouse designed and built by renowned architects, who even designed magnificent stained-glass windows depicting various aspects of food production. Later, pop over to the Estação da Luz, a busy rail terminal and home to the famous museum of the Portuguese language, the Museu da Língua Portuguesa. Then, visit the tranquil lake of Ibirapuera Park, as well as the imposing granite monument created by famous architect Victor Brecheret. If time permits, drop by the renowned Estádio do Pacaembu soccer stadium, and take in the breathtaking view from the top of Morumbi before making a stop outside the historic state government palace.
Sunday evening - Depending upon the local schedule, may elect to attend a local FOOTBALL MATCH - Prices, pick up times and dates depending on championship and season schedule.

Monday July 29th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning

9:30-10:45 – class 01: International Business
10:50-11:20 – Intro Brazil
11:30-12:45 – class 02: International Relations (and Portuguese Language courses)
12:45-2pm – Lunch
2pm-315pm – Portuguese level I
Professional / Cultural visits
Night off, study time :)

Tuesday July 30th

Final Exams in the morning- for students in Session A3
1000-1200 – Exam 01 – International Business
1200-2pm – Exam 02 – International Relations + Portuguese
7pm; students from Session A3 will be invited to a 'Graduation ceremony' and dinner to be held at a Brazilian Restaurant to be decided.

Wednesday July 31st

Session A3 students free to fly home

*Note: the above list is given here to indicate the TYPE of activities students might engage in. None of these visits are guaranteed for the upcoming program, and many other visits may take their place. The list shown above is indicated here just to give potential students an idea about the type of visits we are planning for our students, and the level of academic involvement.

Note: Program (itinerary, courses, professors, prices and more) subject to change without prior notice