Detailed Schedule Summit Brazil July 2014 - Summit Study Abroad

Daily Schedule (Part 1)

Summer Intersession July-August 2014

Students will spend most mornings in class. Afternoons are planned so that students should expect a planned professional or cultural event every-other day, with free time planned for students to explore, shop, enjoy and relax. All full detailed description of our daily plan is available below:

Tuesday July 15th:
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro by 11am

The program begins just after the World Cup ends on July 15th in Rio de Janeiro.
Students should arrive early in the morning on this date, and be ready for a welcoming opening ceremony at 2pm.
On the start date of your program, you can request to be greeted at the airport by a friendly Summit representative who will offer you a brief orientation, and help arrange transport you to your accommodations. The cost for this service is $50 and needs to be arranged at least one week prior to your arrival date. If you are arriving on the same flight (time, date), the fee can be shared among students. This fee does not include transportation costs (taxi) to get to the accommodations.
Students will take a taxi to their accommodations, and should budget approximately $50 for this taxi (which can be shared among students arriving approximately at the same time).
Before attending the opening ceremony at 2pm, students may go to Ipanema beach for a swim (within five minutes walking distance from the accommodations).
We will have an opening ceremony from 2pm - 5pm at a local restaurant called "Balada Mix", located within walking distance from the accommodations. Students will begin congregating at the restaurant at 130pm 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. This session will include 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, students will have some free time to relax and to explore some of the nearby neighborhoods.

Wednesday July 16th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning
9:30 - arrive at ESPM
9:40-11:25 – class 01 – International Business, Portuguese Intermediate
11:30-11:50 – Intro Brazil
12:00-13:45 – class 02 – International Relations, Portuguese Beginner, Cross Cultural Management
ACTIVITY: STUDENT VISA ORIENTATION
MEETING POINT: 14:00 at ESPM Library.
If you came on a STUDENT VISA, you should have an appointment scheduled with the Federal Police. This afternoon meeting will provide you with all necessary information about the process to validate of your Student Visa.
Free afternoon for students excused from the Student Visa.

Thursday July 17th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning
9:30 - arrive at ESPM
9:40-11:25 – class 01 – International Business, Portuguese Intermediate
11:30-11:50 – Intro Brazil
12:00-13:45 – class 02 – International Relations, Portuguese Beginner, Cross Cultural Management
ACTIVITY: DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR
MEETING POINT: 14:00 at ESPM entrance.
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, 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.

Friday July 18th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning.
9:30 - arrive at ESPM
9:40-11:25 – class 01 – International Business, Portuguese Intermediate
11:30-11:50 – Intro Brazil
12:00-13:45 – class 02 – International Relations, Portuguese Beginner, Cross Cultural Management
RECOMMENDATION: FEDERAL POLICE VISA SCHEDULE: If you are coming on a student Visa, we recommend you schedule your appointment today, after 14:00 so you don't miss any activities.
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 19th

Free Day
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITY – FEIRA DO LAVRADIO (AFTERNOON) SANTA TEREZA (EVENING)
Every third saturday of the month, live Jazz and a Hippie Market can be enjoyed during the afternoon at the neighborhood of Lapa . It's a great option if you want have lunch, listen to some live music and watch the locals . We will recommend a dinner in Santa Tereza, an old and charming district of Rio. It can easily be reached by taking a bus straight from Lapa. Santa Tereza is a traditional neighborhood filled with restaurants, bars and young people. After walking around "Largo dos Guimarães", you should check the Live Samba at the Flee Market (R$10,00 cover entrance).

Sunday July 20th

No class today.
The day on Sunday is scheduled to be a free time, where students will have a number of options to choose from.
Sunday is always a good day to check the downtown museums, or venture a bit farther and see the world-famous architecture of the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
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).

Monday July 21st

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning
9:30 - arrive at ESPM
9:40-11:25 – class 01 – International Business, Portuguese Intermediate
11:30-11:50 – Intro Brazil
12:00-13:45 – class 02 – International Relations, Portuguese Beginner, Cross Cultural Management
Evening – free time

Tuesday July 22nd

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning
9:30 - arrive at ESPM
9:40-11:25 – class 01 – International Business, Portuguese Intermediate
11:30-11:50 – Intro Brazil
12:00-13:45 – class 02 – International Relations, Portuguese Beginner, Cross Cultural Management
On Tuesday 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.
H-Stern - Rua Garcia D'Avila, 113, Rio de Janeiro
Night off, study time :)

Wednesday July 23rd

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning
9:30 - arrive at ESPM
9:40-11:25 – class 01 – International Business, Portuguese Intermediate
11:30-11:50 – Intro Brazil
12:00-13:45 – class 02 – International Relations, Portuguese Beginner, Cross Cultural Management
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!
http://www.riofiqueligado.com/2011/08/latin-party-em-copacabana.html

Thursday July 24th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning
9:30 - arrive at ESPM
9:40-11:25 – class 01 – International Business, Portuguese Intermediate
11:30-11:50 – Intro Brazil
12:00-13:45 – class 02 – International Relations, Portuguese Beginner, Cross Cultural Management

PROFESSIONAL VISIT - Fluminense Futebol Clube
MEETING POINT - 14:00 at ESPM entrance
Today we will visit one of the most traditional soccer teams in Rio. Visit it's Head Quarters and trophy room.

Friday July 25th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning
9:30 - arrive at ESPM
9:40-11:25 – class 01 – International Business, Portuguese Intermediate
11:30-11:50 – Intro Brazil
12:00-13:45 – class 02 – International Relations, Portuguese Beginner, Cross Cultural Management
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.
Session A1 study for exams!

Saturday July 26th

A2 Session - Free Day - 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).
A1 Session - Midterm exams
10:00-11:30 – exam 01
11:45 - 13:15 - exam 02

Sunday July 27th

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 28th

No Class today
PROFESSIONAL VISIT - GLOBO
Our day starts with a bus ride trough the neighborhood of BARRA DA TIJUCA and RECREIO till the PRAINHA BEACH.
After a relaxing morning we will have lunch at a restaurant with one of the most spectacular views in the city, Point de Grumari
After lunch we will change in to our professional attire and head to PROJAC (Production center for Globo TV shows and soap operas. We will have a guided tour trough the studios and cinematographic city's, as well as learn about this company and it's importance in the audiovisual industry.
Free night.

Tuesday July 29th

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning
9:30 - arrive at ESPM
9:40-11:25 – class 01 – International Business, Portuguese Intermediate
(no Intro to Brazil session today!)
11:30-13:15 – class 02 – International Relations, Portuguese Beginner, Cross Cultural Management
Meet 2pm in class room for the Professional Visit presentation!
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.
Night off, study time :)

Wednesday July 30th

9:30 - arrive at ESPM
9:40-11:25 – class 01 – International Business, Portuguese Intermediate
11:30-11:50 – Intro Brazil
12:00-13:45 – class 02 – International Relations, Portuguese Beginner, Cross Cultural Management

RECOMMENDATION: FEDERAL POLICE VISA SCHEDULE
If you are coming on a student Visa, we recommend you schedule your appointment today, after 14:00 so you don't miss any activities.

Night off, study time :)

Thursday July 31st

Class day at ESPM - Classes at the university in the morning
Session A1 group projects/ papers due BEFORE CLASS today!
9:30 - arrive at ESPM
9:40-11:25 – class 01 – International Business, Portuguese Intermediate
11:30-11:50 – Intro Brazil
12:00-13:45 – class 02 – International Relations, Portuguese Beginner, Cross Cultural Management
Night off, study time :)

Friday August 1st

A2 Session - Midterm exams
A1 Session - Final exams
10:00-11:30 – exam 01
11:45 - 13:15 - exam 02

Graduation Ceremony - all students attend! 4pm; - graduation "happy hour" event for A1 - "Lagoon", Bar do Portugues, Lagoa -- All students and professors are requested to attend.
Before the graduation event: from 2-4pm suggested activity - walk, or bike ride around the lagoon for amazing views of Rio. As an alternative, students might want to walk to the nearby HELICOPTER landing pad and take a tour of the city from above. The prices are a bit expensive, but the views are incredible (once in a lifetime) -- just a five minute walk from our restaurant, more information here: http://www.helisight.com.br/home/
Afterwards, students might wish to walk next door to the "Praia club": (info here)

Saturday Aug 2nd

Students in the A1 session should plan on flying home from Rio de Janeiro at anytime on August 2nd.
Students in the A2 session will begin their travel Itinerary from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador + 7 cities up coast

NOTE: if you are coming to Session A2 -- please pack your bags at night before going out for your final night in Rio. We have an early morning departure and so you need to pack AND PAY YOUR BILLS WITH THE FRONT DESK for any consumption or other expenses TODAY (do not wait for tomorrow morning).

Saturday Aug 2nd - Aug 16th

Program (itinerary, courses, professors and more) subject to change without prior notice.
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ESPM lecture auditorium Rio

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