Summer 2026
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Read more: Fresco FrenzyIn fresco class, I realized the vast differences in the image rendering I was used to and a new type of image rendering I had…
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Read more: Frescos in ItalyAfter attending the Fresco workshop, it made it all the more impressive how these artists in history were able to create such large frescos that…
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Read more: Learning DifferentlyMy two weeks in Germany are almost up, and I have to think back on what I’ve really done. In a lot of ways, it…
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Read more: Foz do Iguacu
Foz do Iguacu was very different from Sao leopoldo because this area was more touristy. More people spoke english and the area seemed more populated.…
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Read more: First city: Sao Leopoldo/Porto Alegre
Our first stay was in São Leopoldo, about 30 minutes from Porto Alegre. The trip started off with an amazing dinner consisting of sushi, all…
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Read more: First Stop: São LeopoldoThe first half of my study abroad program was spent in a quaint city called São Leopoldo in the Southern half of Brazil. The city…
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Read more: Sao Leopoldo
Ivan Zheng Our first stop in Brazil was the city of São Leopoldo, located near Porto Alegre in southern Brazil. São Leopoldo has a strong…
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Read more: Brazil Energy: Foz do IguaçuDuring our visit to Foz do Iguacu, we got to experience a mixture of beautiful sights and awe-inspiring infrastructure. One of our first visits was…
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Read more: Karlštejn Castle and Dinner CruiseToday we visited Karlštejn Castle, which was one of the most interesting historical places I have seen in Prague. What stood out to me most…
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Read more: What Happens when an Engineer Tries Fresco Painting…Painting a fresco, unsurprisingly, was hard. As an engineer, I feel like I’m built to handle tough math and science problems, but the second you…
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