Study Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture at Universidade de São Paulo
Summer 2010. May 23 - June 24
6 academic credits
May 23 |
Departure from the USA to Brazil |
May 24 |
Arrival in Salvador, Bahia, Check in to hostel located in Pelourinho |
May 25 |
History, culture classes. Visit tourist sites, historical places |
May 26 |
Visit Senhor do Bom Jesus do Bonfim |
May 27 |
Visit Elevador Lacerda |
May28 |
Depart to Porto Seguro, visit tourist sites |
May29 |
Visit historical neighborhoods of Porto Seguro (cidade velha) |
May 30 |
Visit to Cabralia Beach and the indigenous cultural sites |
May 31 |
Visit Arraial D’Ajuda, shopping |
June 1 |
Depart to Rio de Janeiro |
June 2 |
Pão de Açucar, Palacio do Catete |
June 3 |
Corpus Christi holiday in Brazil. Visit to Cristo Redentor and Tijuca Forest |
June 4 |
Visit to Santa Tereza neighborhood, arqueduto |
June 5 |
Visit to Copacabana, Ipanema Beaches, shopping |
June 6 |
Depart to São Paulo |
June 7 |
USP Course - Day 1, campus tour |
June 8 |
USP Course - Day 2, visit to Pequeno Cotolengo Dom Orione |
June 9 |
USP Course - Day 3, visit to State Pinacotheca |
June 10 |
USP Course - Day 4, visit to Avenida Paulista |
June 11 |
USP Course - Day 5, visit to Butantán |
June 12 |
Visit to Ipiranga Museum, São Paulo |
June 13 |
Liesure day, shopping, optional tour to Embu das artes |
June 14 |
USP Course dAY 6, visit to Sé Square and Municipal Market |
June 15 |
USP Course - Day 7 and visit to Bairro da Liberdade |
June 16 |
USP Course - Day 8, visit to Lingua Portuguesa Museum |
June 17 |
USP Course - Day 9 visit to Artes Sacras Museum |
June 18 |
USP Course - Day 10 and visit to Livraria Cultura (Paulista Avenue) |
June 19 |
Visit Parque do Ibirapuera |
June 20 |
Liesure day, shopping |
June 21 |
USP Course - Day 11, Reading day, prepare for the final exam |
June 22 |
USP Day 12 - Final Exam. Pack and prepare for return to USA, final night in São Paulo |
June 23 |
Departure to USA |
June 24 |
Arrival in Richmond |
Scheduled trips and other planned tours may change depending on the weather and other unforseen circumstances
Program cost
$2,600.00 plus airfare and VCU tuition
The program fee includes:
- Lodging, accommodations and all breakfasts
- Site visits and tours
- On-site program director support
- Application fee and deposit
- Pre-departure orientation
- VCU administrative fees
- International Student Identification Card
- Ground transportation in Sao Paulo (to and from USP)
The following are not included in the program fee:
- Airfare
- VCU tuition and fees
- Meals
- Passport application fee
- Fee for Brasilian tourist visa
- Public transportation (bus, train, subway)
- Personal expenses during the program (estimated at $1,000)
- Anything not specifically mentioned above
Contact information in Brazil between June 07 and June 22, 2010 during summer program
UNIVERSITY OF SAO PAULO – USP
159, Professor Lineu Prestes Av.- CCJ – Room 05
Cidade Universitaria – Sao Paulo
Phone: +55 (11) 3091-4851
www.usp.br
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