Summer 2026
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Read more: A Taste of MunichDuring my time in Munich, food became one of the easiest ways for me to understand daily life in Germany. Between classes, company visits, and…
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Read more: Learning by DoingDuring the program, we had many opportunities to work with German students, which gave me insight into how American and German university systems can differ.…
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Read more: Reflections of BrazilFor the second half of our two weeks abroad, our group flew westward across the entirety of Brazil to the state of Paraná, to the…
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Read more: Experiencing Foz do IguaçuWhile I have have been mesmerized by natural wonders like the Cliffs of Moher and Niagara Falls, nothing in my life has quite compared to…
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Read more: Time in São LeopoldoOn July 25th, 1824, German immigrants founded São Leopoldo approximately 30 kilometers outside the capital of Rio Grande do Sul. While primarily recognized for its…
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Read more: Foz do IguacuDuring our visit to Foz do Iguaçu, we got to experience what was arguably the highlight of the entire trip: Iguazu Falls and the surrounding…
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Read more: Sao LeopoldoThe first portion of our study abroad experience in Brazil was spent in the city of São Leopoldo, which is located in the southern region…
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Read more: Key takeaways from the Fresco WorkshopOne of my biggest takeaways from the fresco class was learning how different true fresco painting is from other painting methods. Painting on a square…
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Read more: Pre-Porto Alegre
Hello! My name is Claire Kamel, and I am a third year environmental engineering major. I am so incredibly excited to be going to Brazil…
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Read more: Brazil, the Global Food Hub
Before I left for Brazil, one of my friends (an international student from Sao Paulo) said that “Brazil can do any food in the world…
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