Monday, February 28, 2011
Is Brazil a safe country for an exchange student?
Is Brazil a safe country for an exchange student?
I've heard that it is safe, and that it isn't. I'm trying to figure out where to go as an exchange student, and I'm considering Brazil. But when I ask around, I get mixed opinions. Also, if you think Brazil isn't safe enough, where would you suggest? I want to go somewhere different from American culture, but kind of headed in the same direction? That's not the best way to word it, so forgive me if I'm being confusing. Please don't answer this question if you have never been to Brazil. I don't appreciate answers based on news reports, and what you've heard from friends. Please be reasonable.
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Hi. I am actually an exchange student from Brazil in US now. I guess ppl might say a lot of stuff about Brazil and how it is not safe. What I can say is that it is not really safe. But of course you have to think where you gonna be and with what kind of ppl you will be with. I knew a friend who came to Brazil as an exchange student and she had a blessed time in Bahia, and nothing bad happened. Usually, if your are in a free exchange program you will be probably put into a public school like I did when I came to America. So don't bring precious stuff with you, and do not show off too much since Brazilian kids is not as rich if you are in a public school. However if you are going to a private school, there kids tends to be richer. I would say that the safety really depends on where you are going. Some places are safe but some are not. It is not ALL bad nor good. Do not go out at night by urself... this is a wise choice.. haha =3 After all.. Brazil is a beautiful country, ppl are very nice to each other. I don't know where you are from (city or suburb).... and beautiful beaches if you like oceans... =3 food.. is delicious.. (rice and beans are their traditional foods) and BBQ.... I can think of a lot of good stuff. Well, I was from Sao Paulo, the biggest city, there is not much to do in this city, but if you like going out all the time with friends it is a very good city because of its easy transportations. But if you really like a beautiful and hot place... Bahia, Fortaleza, Rio de Janeiro... (cities by the coast) are very good .. But if you like colder areas .. Santa Catarina.. iss good too! Well.. since I am also an Asian, if you really do not feel safe about Brazil, you should try some Asian countries. China, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan... theey are also pretty... Even tho I am not a Korean, I would recommend Korea because they have a very strong culture background. I hope I had helped a little. Good Luck.~
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