Summer 2026
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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 AlegreHello! 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 HubBefore 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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Read more: Foz do Iguaçu FestivitiesThe second half of our program was in Foz do Iguaçu, which is in the state of Paraná. The city is home to the Iguaçu…
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Read more: Approaching Departure: Brazil
As our trip to Brazil gets closer, my anticipation and curiosity regarding what lies ahead continues to grow. As a student within the electrical and…
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Read more: Brazil Energy: São LeopoldoOur visit to Sao Leopoldo allowed us to experience clean energy infrastructure in Brazil and compare this to energy infrastructure in the United States, understand…
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Read more: Plaster Never Stops Breathing: FrescosWhen fresco plaster cures, calcium hydroxide reacts with CO₂ in the air to form calcium carbonate, which is basically just limestone. This is why frescos…
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Read more: Attempting an Ancient ArtformOne of the most prevalent types of artworks throughout human history is the fresco. Starting in the Minoan civilization and spreading to ancient Egypt and…
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Read more: Our Time in Foz do IguaçuOur second stop on our trip was one I was super excited for, the city of Foz do Iguaçu! Foz do Iguaçu is very different…
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