Prices - Study Abroad Brazil - January 2015

Tuition and Fees:

Program: Winter Intersession Dec-January 2015

Session A1

Dates: Dec 27th - Jan 11th, 2015
Travel: Sao Paulo + Paraty + Rio de Janeiro
Course Options: Only option - Intensive Portuguese Language & Brazilian Culture course
Academic Credits: Includes one course, three (3) credits maximum
Total cost: $4,990 + $200 (insurance) = $5,190
Includes: housing and more (see list below)

Session A2

Session A3

Prices Include:

Housing: Accommodations in all cities as we travel across Brazil
Health insurance
Transportation - from city to city as we travel across Brazil
Transportation - to class, and to professional visits
Transcripts - upon successful completion of coursework - 3 academic credits per course (6 credits max.)
Certificate of Participation
Opening Ceremony event
Graduation ceremony
and more...

Airport Reception Option

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 hotel.
Please see the program page for information about dates and times available for this service.
Students selecting this option will guarantee a worry-free start to your Summit Study Abroad program, and added convenience and comfort upon your arrival in an otherwise unfamiliar destination.

Housing

Accommodations included in the prices listed above.
In Rio, the standard housing option is in apartments.
During our travels from Sao Paulo to Rio: All students have same housing options of a beachside pousada (bed and breakfast) in Paraty, and a business-class hotel in Sao Paulo.
See more information about accommodation options in Brazil

Travel Health Insurance

All participants coming from abroad will be provided with travel medical insurance from FrontierMEDEX.(TravMed Choice, $250,000 medical coverage, including an additional Sports Coverage, but with $250 deductible for students).
Upon arriving in Brazil, students will be given their health insurance cards with full instructions about health and safety procedures.
Please see our additional notes about Health & Safety in Brazil

Resident Staff Support

Local university & Summit staff will be available to address your unique questions and assist you throughout the duration of your program.
A local perspective on additional travel opportunities and excursions
Assistance in securing personalized services such as music lessons, sports clubs or volunteer opportunities
Help you with any housing or safety issues

Online Course Syllabi and Descriptions

Summit Study Abroad recognizes that credit approval is one of the most important steps in your study abroad planning. We give you the tools online to assist in your credit approval process.
Online course descriptions including language of instruction, recommended credits and contact hours
Syllabi available for download with more specific information on course curriculum

Onsite Orientation

We will provide you a comprehensive orientation with useful insider tips and advice to help you adjust to your new environment.
Activities to get to know the other students on your program (we will also try to organize events for you to get to know local students as well!)
Advice on safety and getting around in your new city

ESPM lecture auditorium Rio

Credit Transfer (Two courses, up to 6 credits)

Depending on which session is selected, students can take up to two three-credit academic courses from ESPM

Tuition and University Registration

All Summit program prices cover the cost of tuition and basic fees at the host institution. Before your departure, Summit also offers you advice on how to ensure proper transfer of the college credits you will earn abroad. Our Academic Relations Team will work with you and your school regarding credit transfer.

Professional & Cultural visits:

Students that attend the Summit event in Brazil will have many professional visits to Brazilian and International companies, which will provide them with a valuable insight into the economy.

Personalized Advising:

Our goal is to personally get to know each student, and to offer personalized advising: helping students not only select the best program and courses, but also offering advice about daily life abroad.
Advising on the credit transfer process at your home university.
Student visa and immigration information
Helpful financial aid assistance and planning options.

Pre-Departure Assistance

Summit Study Abroad is committed to helping both you and your parents feel prepared for your study abroad experience.
Pre-Departure Packet with information on what to pack, climate, culture shock, local customs, safety, travel suggestions, and much more
City-specific handbooks include maps, passport and visa information, and staff contact numbers
Special mailing for parents upon request with specific program and billing information

Budgeting assistance

Help with budgeting for airfare, additional meals and personal expenses
Local tips on how to save money while abroad
Help setting up your account with "GoFundMe", a useful online crowd-sourcing fundraising tool

More items included in the price:

Priced Separately:
The following items are not included in the program value.

International Airfare (estimate $1100 from East Coast USA)
Passport, visa fees
Textbooks (estimate $100 per class)
Weekend trips, evening activities, museum entrance fees
Food, entertainment, shopping
COST ESTIMATOR:
-- estimated price: With a currency exchange rate of almost 2:1 to the US dollar, most students from the US will be pleasantly rewarded by dividing all prices in half to get the prices in dollars. (See this online cost estimator for Rio, and dont forget to divide by 2 to estimate prices in dollars!)

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