How long after your student visa expires can you apply for a working visa?
I have a friend who was here from Brazil on a student visa, they had to return home after a family emergency and that visa had expired, my question is how long does it usually take before a working visa can be issued so they can return to the states? Or since that person was here after their visa had already expired can they even return at all?
Immigration - 4 Answers
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Your friend needs to find a company to sponsor him for a working visa and that's likely to be tough in this job climate.
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there is no such thing as a working visa, an employer would have to prove no one in the us can do his job pay 10k and sponsor him, never gonna happen
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They can return with a correct visa ..employment visa are applied for by the employer ... get her employer to file
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your friend was out of status in the US when he stayed after the visa had expired. I´m assuming that he maintained his student status and didnt drop out of school. If he overstayed for 180 days but less than a year he faces a 3 year ban from returning to the US. Over 1 year = 10 year ban. If he wants a working visa he needs to have a US employer sponsor him, he cannot apply for that himself. The previous overstay, if it was less than 180 days, could prove to be a HUGE negative on whether or not another visa will be issued.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Is R$10/hr OK pay for college student in Brazil?
Is R$10/hr OK pay for college student in Brazil?
We're going to Brazil and needed to hire a local to be our freelance assistant, just to help us out with some secretarial work for the week... really easy stuff. I was wondering if 10 reais per hour would be acceptable for this type work in Brazil? I came up with 10 because I could pay someone $7-8 to do this here in the US.
Rio de Janeiro - 2 Answers
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Yes. But in Brazil everyone gets paid monthly, and the minimum wage is R$520/month. So yes, 10 reais is a decent amount.
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R$10 is a good money. I receive R$3,80/h to work hardely "/
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
What's an activity outside of the classroom to do with my ESL students (Brazil)?
What's an activity outside of the classroom to do with my ESL students (Brazil)?
Hi, I'm working as an English Teacher in Sao Paulo, Brazil and I want to take my students to do an activity outside of the classroom where they can practice English in real life. My students range from 12 to 23 so need an activity that is fun for many ages. Any suggestions?
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Regardless of location, you can take ESL students to a public area and discuss how you got there, directions on how to get to another location from there, and of course discuss what to do while at the location. Ideas of places to visit are parks, train stations, airports, museums, zoos, even libraries and federal buildings are possibilities. Good luck.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
What is the best way to send a big package to Brazil from Canada?
What is the best way to send a big package to Brazil from Canada?
Im an exchange student from Brazil, so i would like to send a big package (maybe 2) containing clothes, shoes and stuff like this. I need to send it because i already arrived in Canada with 2 overweight suitcases, and i bought a lot of stuff here too. And after here im heading to California, so i cant keep carrying all this stuff. I want the cheapest way, because it can take as much time as needed.
Packing & Preparation - 2 Answers
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Sending it through the post office by surface transportation will be the cheapest way.
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Im an exchange student from Brazil, so i would like to send a big package (maybe 2) containing clothes, shoes and stuff like this. I need to send it because i already arrived in Canada with 2 overweight suitcases, and i bought a lot of stuff here too. And after here im heading to California, so i cant keep carrying all this stuff. I want the cheapest way, because it can take as much time as needed.
Packing & Preparation - 2 Answers
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Sending it through the post office by surface transportation will be the cheapest way.
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
As a medical student in Brazil, no income, living in Brazil how can I sponser my parents immigrate to USA?
As a medical student in Brazil, no income, living in Brazil how can I sponser my parents immigrate to USA?
I am medical student in Brazil (UFF) niteroi and my parents always dreamed to go back to USA and get my suport as a sponser, however, as a student and no income I do not know how to help them. My parents live on rent income, their properties worth over a million real, it does not show on income tax though. ...I am a 21 years old USA citizen living in brazil for the last 5 years ...as said before, I do not have income but my parents have enough assets ( real state properties) and the rent alone exceeds the minimal amount requested by the USA gov. ( 125%) above poverty line, therefore, even if they immigrate to USA, they will still be collecting their rentals, wouldn`t that be a case for them to add the form I-864A ?
Immigration - 4 Answers
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If you have no money, you cant. There are fees to be paid and if you cant pay them you cant apply.
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Sponsor and no income don't belong in the same sentence except to say "I can't sponsor you because I have no income."
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You honestly need income, and solid proof. The sponsorship process requires that you show that you can support both parents for at least one year. If you just want a visa for them then they'll need to show proof of income, that they have enough ties to Brazil. If they get a visa, then they can fly back and forth every 6 months, looking for a job in the meantime, to help build your account, and whatnot
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You cannot sponsor them if you aren't living here. Without sufficient income on your part,they will be turned down.
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
Do you know Luciano Jose' A. Oliveira from Recife, Brazil, who was an exchange student in Iowa in 1976?
Do you know Luciano Jose' A. Oliveira from Recife, Brazil, who was an exchange student in Iowa in 1976?
Luciano lived with a host family in Riverton, Iowa, and attended high school in Farragut, Iowa. Luciano and another student from Brazil, Maria Gimenez, became good friends of mine. I lost touch with them over the years. Maria also stayed with a host family in Riverton, Iowa. They both graduated with my older brother's class of 1976.
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i have no idea???????????
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The "A." is very important there... otherwise it would be a much too common name. I searched the guy and found a "Luciano Jose de Oliveira Accioly". Please check if that's the guy. In case it is, you'll find him easily in the internet. To find him, it would be best to know what the "A." means.
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Luciano lived with a host family in Riverton, Iowa, and attended high school in Farragut, Iowa. Luciano and another student from Brazil, Maria Gimenez, became good friends of mine. I lost touch with them over the years. Maria also stayed with a host family in Riverton, Iowa. They both graduated with my older brother's class of 1976.
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i have no idea???????????
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The "A." is very important there... otherwise it would be a much too common name. I searched the guy and found a "Luciano Jose de Oliveira Accioly". Please check if that's the guy. In case it is, you'll find him easily in the internet. To find him, it would be best to know what the "A." means.
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Foreign Exchange Student in Brazil HELP!?
Foreign Exchange Student in Brazil HELP!?
I'm gonna be a foreign exchange student in Brazil [high school]. Is the anything I should know or be expecting? What are the people like and what is there to do there? Is there surfing? How is the food and the culture? What do the teenagers and adults think about Americans and American culture? What should I be expecting? Any tips or advice is appreciated!!! =) Lots of love, Crystal
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Wow -- lucky you! An exchange year is a wonderful thing! My first advice to you is to get a hold of a copy of Rosetta Stone for Brasilian Portuguese and get some of the language down. If you are outside the really big cities, there's not a lot of English! I've hosted a Brasilian student and known a couple of others. In general, I've found them open, kind hearted and fun! You'll find many things more relaxed than in the U.S. As to surfing -- that depends upon where you go in the country, so don't depend upon it! Brasil is huge! Like the U.S. there are many distinct "personalities" to different areas. You'll find the north much different from the south for example. For some basic information, contact the Brasilian embassy or consulate that's the closest to you. They'll have lots of good stuff ... here's their website: http://www.brazilsf.org/brazil_culture_eng.htm This page has lots of good stuff too: http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/brazil-country-profile.html For good stuff on being an exchange student in general, go to this site: http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/ It's an exchange student community. And finally, relax, enjoy yourself and have a great time!
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Monday, November 1, 2010
student exchange to brazil?
student exchange to brazil?
I'm interested in going to brazil as a college student problem is I have no idea how that can be done....I have good grades and speak the language well (I live in a brazilian comunity) but I know no one from that country. any help thanks in advance
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Are you a college student now? If you're still in high school, take a look at the programs offered by A.F.S. As I recall their programs are for students up to one year after high school graduation. If you are in college, your college should have information on international study opportunities. I'd start with the advising department or the language department. If you are really on your own, try this link: http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/country/brazil.html or http://www.nd.edu/~intlstud/locations/brazil/rio2.htm Make sure you check out any program thoroughly. This is a major step you are taking. Good luck.
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I'm interested in going to brazil as a college student problem is I have no idea how that can be done....I have good grades and speak the language well (I live in a brazilian comunity) but I know no one from that country. any help thanks in advance
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Are you a college student now? If you're still in high school, take a look at the programs offered by A.F.S. As I recall their programs are for students up to one year after high school graduation. If you are in college, your college should have information on international study opportunities. I'd start with the advising department or the language department. If you are really on your own, try this link: http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/country/brazil.html or http://www.nd.edu/~intlstud/locations/brazil/rio2.htm Make sure you check out any program thoroughly. This is a major step you are taking. Good luck.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Study abroad in Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, or Florianópolis Brazil for male college student?
Study abroad in Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, or Florianópolis Brazil for male college student?
What are some of these cities main diferences? I do a lot of watersports like sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing too. Are the people in these different from eachother? I would appreciate a Brazilian perspective. Thank you
Other - Latin America - 4 Answers
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YES!!! Who cares where!!! Just go, what an amazing opportunity. Okay, I got a little ahead of myself. I totally cannot impart any wisdom here- just wanted to say that this is awesome. Lucky you
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Hi, I am from Rio, there is not much of a difference, just different places and accents. The people are very friendly and warm. Although I have never been to Florianópolis I did have the pleasure to visit Porto Alegre. It is trully a beautiful place. I am sure you will like it.... Rio is a much more agitaded city, the beaches are to die for. There is lots to do here. I am sure you will enjoy yourself plenty.
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I think that the best place for you would be Florianópolis, simply because Florianópolis is a island enclosed for several other islands and the aquatic sports are very practiced for there. Here in Rio de Janeiro the city is Very populous the beaches are always full of swimmers. And to practice aquatic sports here would be necessary you to go far to seek beaches less frequented by swimmers. Morro das Pedra Florianópolis (Floripa) Santa Catarina. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EGqoq3pqpg
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Male college student? You want Rio. All the cities are great but there is no city to be young in quite like Rio. The water is also significantly warmer too. You won't want to be kitesurfing in Floripa in July, but in Rio you can manage without a wetsuit all year round. If you do choose to study in Rio choose the federal university and not PUC. PUC is a joke. The professors are unprofessional and the students are the pampered elite of Rio who spend class chattering about their trip to NYC and how many Lacoste shirts they were able to get past customs. The federal university is more rigorous, but the students are friendlier and more serious.
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What are some of these cities main diferences? I do a lot of watersports like sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing too. Are the people in these different from eachother? I would appreciate a Brazilian perspective. Thank you
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YES!!! Who cares where!!! Just go, what an amazing opportunity. Okay, I got a little ahead of myself. I totally cannot impart any wisdom here- just wanted to say that this is awesome. Lucky you
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Hi, I am from Rio, there is not much of a difference, just different places and accents. The people are very friendly and warm. Although I have never been to Florianópolis I did have the pleasure to visit Porto Alegre. It is trully a beautiful place. I am sure you will like it.... Rio is a much more agitaded city, the beaches are to die for. There is lots to do here. I am sure you will enjoy yourself plenty.
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I think that the best place for you would be Florianópolis, simply because Florianópolis is a island enclosed for several other islands and the aquatic sports are very practiced for there. Here in Rio de Janeiro the city is Very populous the beaches are always full of swimmers. And to practice aquatic sports here would be necessary you to go far to seek beaches less frequented by swimmers. Morro das Pedra Florianópolis (Floripa) Santa Catarina. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EGqoq3pqpg
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Male college student? You want Rio. All the cities are great but there is no city to be young in quite like Rio. The water is also significantly warmer too. You won't want to be kitesurfing in Floripa in July, but in Rio you can manage without a wetsuit all year round. If you do choose to study in Rio choose the federal university and not PUC. PUC is a joke. The professors are unprofessional and the students are the pampered elite of Rio who spend class chattering about their trip to NYC and how many Lacoste shirts they were able to get past customs. The federal university is more rigorous, but the students are friendlier and more serious.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
I'm being sent to Brazil as an exchange student! Which region will I be sent to?
I'm being sent to Brazil as an exchange student! Which region will I be sent to?
I know that I'm going to Brazil, but I haven't found out where in Brazil yet. I'm wondering where will I probably end up? I mean, I know I could end up anywhere, but are there regions of Brazil where they send a lot of students? I'm from the US (indiana) if that makes a difference, and I'll be there for a year. Thanks!!
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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I went to Mexico as an exchange student from the U.S. in 2006, for a year also. It was the best. Hope ya have fun.
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It really depends upon where your exchange program operates. However, most Americans tend to go more to the bigger cities or to the south. Sao Paulo, Curitiba plus the smaller suburbs around them seem to be popular with placing organizations. The southern part of the country is richer than the north, so those are the families that can afford to host! Good luck and have fun!
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I heard good things about Rio de Janiero. Start Learning Portuguese!
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I could go to big cities as Sao Paulo, Sorocaba, Ribeirao Preto, Curitiba, Belo Horizonte. My advice is DON'T GO TO RIO DE JANEIRO!!!! This city is very dangerous. There is war between Police and trafficker, dengue and other Tropical Virus. If you choose Sao Paulo, please, contact me. I will be very happy in show the city. Good Travel!!!!
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Is this a hate crime Brazil student expelled after wearing mini-dress?
Is this a hate crime Brazil student expelled after wearing mini-dress?
SAO PAULO – A Brazilian university expelled a woman who was heckled by hundreds of fellow students when she wore a short, pink dress to class, taking out newspaper ads Sunday to publicly accuse her of immorality. The private Bandeirante University in Sao Bernardo do Campo, outside Sao Paulo, said 20-year-old Geisy Arruda disrespected "ethical principles, academic dignity and morality." Arruda made headlines last month when she had to be escorted away by police after she tried to go to class wearing the mini-dress. She put on a professor's white coat and left amid a hail of insults and curses. Video of the Oct. 22 incident was posted on YouTube and picked up by Brazilian networks. Arruda has since appeared frequently on TV, saying she is struggling to return to normal life after being humiliated. Bandeirante University published advertisements accusing Arruda of attending class with "inadequate clothing" and having a provocative attitude that was "incompatible with the university environment." In the ad, titled "Educational Responsibility," the college said it had warned Arruda to change her behavior and decided to expel her after talking to students, staff and Arruda herself. It accused her of posing for pictures and provoking other students. Arruda told Folha Online on Sunday she was appalled. "I was the victim," she said. "How can I be expelled? It's absurd." Arruda said she learned of her expulsion through the news media and had not received official notification. She said university officials told her last week she would be allowed to return to classes with the protection of a security guard. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091108/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_brazil_short_dress
Immigration - 4 Answers
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That is not a hate crime. If a girl wants to be treated like a lady, then dress and act like a lady. If you dress like a hooker/stripper, then expect condemnation to equal to appearance. That is not a hard concept to understand.
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It appears the double standards are alive and well. What is going on here where students can judge her, curse her out,hail insults at her. From Latin American standards this is normal behavior and a case of profiling,discrimnation, but because it's in Latin American nobody has any problems with it.
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it could be but, probably because brazilians are conservative catholics
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How could that qualify as a "hate" crime??...Who HATES a nice mini-skirt??-certainly not ol` Starch` here..But if that university had dress codes she should have abided by those codes...hmmm..sounds like senhorita Aruda is a "fallen woman", send her over to me-I`ll break her fall.
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SAO PAULO – A Brazilian university expelled a woman who was heckled by hundreds of fellow students when she wore a short, pink dress to class, taking out newspaper ads Sunday to publicly accuse her of immorality. The private Bandeirante University in Sao Bernardo do Campo, outside Sao Paulo, said 20-year-old Geisy Arruda disrespected "ethical principles, academic dignity and morality." Arruda made headlines last month when she had to be escorted away by police after she tried to go to class wearing the mini-dress. She put on a professor's white coat and left amid a hail of insults and curses. Video of the Oct. 22 incident was posted on YouTube and picked up by Brazilian networks. Arruda has since appeared frequently on TV, saying she is struggling to return to normal life after being humiliated. Bandeirante University published advertisements accusing Arruda of attending class with "inadequate clothing" and having a provocative attitude that was "incompatible with the university environment." In the ad, titled "Educational Responsibility," the college said it had warned Arruda to change her behavior and decided to expel her after talking to students, staff and Arruda herself. It accused her of posing for pictures and provoking other students. Arruda told Folha Online on Sunday she was appalled. "I was the victim," she said. "How can I be expelled? It's absurd." Arruda said she learned of her expulsion through the news media and had not received official notification. She said university officials told her last week she would be allowed to return to classes with the protection of a security guard. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091108/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_brazil_short_dress
Immigration - 4 Answers
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That is not a hate crime. If a girl wants to be treated like a lady, then dress and act like a lady. If you dress like a hooker/stripper, then expect condemnation to equal to appearance. That is not a hard concept to understand.
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It appears the double standards are alive and well. What is going on here where students can judge her, curse her out,hail insults at her. From Latin American standards this is normal behavior and a case of profiling,discrimnation, but because it's in Latin American nobody has any problems with it.
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it could be but, probably because brazilians are conservative catholics
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How could that qualify as a "hate" crime??...Who HATES a nice mini-skirt??-certainly not ol` Starch` here..But if that university had dress codes she should have abided by those codes...hmmm..sounds like senhorita Aruda is a "fallen woman", send her over to me-I`ll break her fall.
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Friday, October 1, 2010
I'm a marketing student and I want to do my internship (final year) in Brazil. Any tips?
I'm a marketing student and I want to do my internship (final year) in Brazil. Any tips?
In order to graduate I have to do an internship. I think it would be really cool to do that in Brazil. However I find it very hard to find companies, let alone contact any of them. The greatest barrier of course being the fact that I don't speak Portuguese. Is there anyone who can give me any tips or has worked/ done internships in Brazil?
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Contact the American Embassy in Brasilia. In Sao Paulo they have just banned all billboards in the city,so advertising companies are not happy at the moment.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
I want to become an Exchange Student in Brazil!?
I want to become an Exchange Student in Brazil!?
I don't really know the language & they don't teach portuguese at my school. So where could i go & learn Portuguese? What do I have to do to become an exchange student? Do I need good Grades? How much money would it cost..?
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here you go.. this site will explain you the whole process. http://www.brazilsf.org/visa_exstudent_eng.htm Good luck Best regards: RioGuy.
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I don't really know the language & they don't teach portuguese at my school. So where could i go & learn Portuguese? What do I have to do to become an exchange student? Do I need good Grades? How much money would it cost..?
Other - Brazil - 1 Answers
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here you go.. this site will explain you the whole process. http://www.brazilsf.org/visa_exstudent_eng.htm Good luck Best regards: RioGuy.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
How do I get more tourist to visit Brazil?
How do I get more tourist to visit Brazil?
I in tourism field and have a website; but the ideas are few on how to get Americans to visit Brazil. Student exchange program and popular tourist sites are on the list. Can you think of anymore?
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Brazil (Rio) is on the short list to get the 2016 Summer Olympics. That ought to do it! I visited Rio many, many years ago and enjoyed it alot.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
How would an American college student begin the process of registering for a University in Brazil?
How would an American college student begin the process of registering for a University in Brazil?
The reason being that I would like to live and work in Brazil
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First you should find out which school you would like to attend and request information from them. Look at their website and figure out how much it would cost and what the requirements are and you should definitely call and find out how you would be able to fund the education. See if they have a counselor that deals with out of country students and go from there.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
My daughter wants to spend a year in Brazil as a high school foreign exchange student. Any helpful insights?
My daughter wants to spend a year in Brazil as a high school foreign exchange student. Any helpful insights?
Hi. She has had 2 years of HS Spanish and is very capable of leaving home for the year. (Even though parents will miss her dearly) Was wondering about cultural differences between US and Brazil that she might want to know before she goes. What is high school like there, typical classes, religious experiences, holidays etc. Thanks for the input!
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In Brazil the common language is Portugese. Spanish won't help.
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My son spent a year in Japan through AFS and they gave us a lot of very helpful information about cultural differences, what to expect, what to watch out for, and so forth. He had a fantastic experience and came home speaking Japanese (he had studied for about a year before he went.)Friends of mine had the same good experience with the Rotary exchange program. I don't know what program you daughter is considering, but both of the above are quality ones. My other son is in Australia right now (through a college program) and loves it. The hardest thing was putting my baby (15 at the time) on that plane. I cried for a week whenever anyone asked me about him! E-mail, phone cards (I used Nobelcom.com for his and ours), Skype (not sure of the spelling but your daughter will probably know - it's a computer based phone thing) are all great for keeping in touch. Lots better than the old days of snail mail!)
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Tell her to study Portuguese.
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Though we speak Portuguese in Brasil, Spanish is very similar and will help her a lot! I don't think there's gonna be hard to adapt at all. Brazilians are very receptives, specially teenagers! There are too many holidays in Brasil, but only the Catholic ones have real meaning (like Xmas and Easter) - other than that is just an excuse for a long weekend. As for cultural differences ... teens can't drive (only after 18). Nor drink, ALTHOUGH underage drinking is natural here. Most bars won't ask for id. Dating here is also very different. A bit more liberal, but nothing to worry about! ;) Public school are only functioning to keep kids out of the streets. And most kids only attend because there's a cash bonus for each children the family keep in school. Private school is mandatory!!! She may have some geografy and history dificulties.
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You can read about studying abroad in Brazil here: http://www.studyabroaddomain.com/brazil.aspx
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HI! I got interested in your question and I thought I should share this insight...my sister is based in Brazil for over 13 years and if your daughter would like to choose Brazil to further her studies in Spanish, I think there are other countries in Central America or South America that is better and nearer the US. Perhaps Panama will be a good choice, she can fly from L.A. to Houston to Panama and most people there have further education in US and London and I heard from my former employer that they have competitive schools and internationally distinguised criterias. Brazil is too far
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Hi. She has had 2 years of HS Spanish and is very capable of leaving home for the year. (Even though parents will miss her dearly) Was wondering about cultural differences between US and Brazil that she might want to know before she goes. What is high school like there, typical classes, religious experiences, holidays etc. Thanks for the input!
Studying Abroad - 6 Answers
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In Brazil the common language is Portugese. Spanish won't help.
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My son spent a year in Japan through AFS and they gave us a lot of very helpful information about cultural differences, what to expect, what to watch out for, and so forth. He had a fantastic experience and came home speaking Japanese (he had studied for about a year before he went.)Friends of mine had the same good experience with the Rotary exchange program. I don't know what program you daughter is considering, but both of the above are quality ones. My other son is in Australia right now (through a college program) and loves it. The hardest thing was putting my baby (15 at the time) on that plane. I cried for a week whenever anyone asked me about him! E-mail, phone cards (I used Nobelcom.com for his and ours), Skype (not sure of the spelling but your daughter will probably know - it's a computer based phone thing) are all great for keeping in touch. Lots better than the old days of snail mail!)
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Tell her to study Portuguese.
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Though we speak Portuguese in Brasil, Spanish is very similar and will help her a lot! I don't think there's gonna be hard to adapt at all. Brazilians are very receptives, specially teenagers! There are too many holidays in Brasil, but only the Catholic ones have real meaning (like Xmas and Easter) - other than that is just an excuse for a long weekend. As for cultural differences ... teens can't drive (only after 18). Nor drink, ALTHOUGH underage drinking is natural here. Most bars won't ask for id. Dating here is also very different. A bit more liberal, but nothing to worry about! ;) Public school are only functioning to keep kids out of the streets. And most kids only attend because there's a cash bonus for each children the family keep in school. Private school is mandatory!!! She may have some geografy and history dificulties.
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You can read about studying abroad in Brazil here: http://www.studyabroaddomain.com/brazil.aspx
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HI! I got interested in your question and I thought I should share this insight...my sister is based in Brazil for over 13 years and if your daughter would like to choose Brazil to further her studies in Spanish, I think there are other countries in Central America or South America that is better and nearer the US. Perhaps Panama will be a good choice, she can fly from L.A. to Houston to Panama and most people there have further education in US and London and I heard from my former employer that they have competitive schools and internationally distinguised criterias. Brazil is too far
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
I'm an foreign student from Brazil in United States, and need to stay 45 days after my visa expires,?
I'm an foreign student from Brazil in United States, and need to stay 45 days after my visa expires,?
To Apply to college, what I have to do about the visa? Is that even possible? I cannot go back to Brazil, or the process will be canceled and I'll have to find a way to live here another year. HELP
Immigration - 2 Answers
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well a good for to do i wait or while your down here look for some help like on the internet and stuuf im sure you'll some help
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Speak with the foreign education coordinator in your school, and try to file for an extention.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
How does a typical day for a middle school student go at school in BRAZIL?
How does a typical day for a middle school student go at school in BRAZIL?
i am doing a 2 minute report in front of the whole class. I need to know how a typical day for a student in middle school. Like the school timings(starting-ending),lunch,subjects,school activities after school,etc. Can u tell me how a day for a middle school student goes? If you dont know then dont answer
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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School days are 7am-12 Most schools have a uniform Some schools do not teach The Arts as the school is too poor Class size of 30 pupils and normally 0 or 1 computer betweeen them
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I'm Brazilian and I can help you. Classes, normally, begin at 7:00 AM and the duration can vary if part time, it end at noon. If the class is full time, at 5:00 PM. At night (most, technical schools), classes are from 7:00 PM to 10:10PM. All classes has TV and DVD as tools for education and computers are largely used. Books are free for those who studies in public schools and now, Brazilian government is buying one laptop for student. The common disciplines for all High Schools are: Math, Portuguese (our official idiom), History, Geography, English, Literature, Philosophy, Arts, Environment, Physical Education, Sexual education, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Brazilians are very funny and the classes are funny, also. Most classes are very informal and many teachers make jokes to teach and other, sing and/or dance. Music is used as a method to memorize difficult themes in Sciences or historic facts. Students are not allowed to consult any book or sheet (like periodical elements) during the tests and the concepts are A, B+, B, C+, C, D and E. All school have an interval of 30 or 40 min. after two or three classes, before other two or three classes. Many people plays volleyball, others hear MP3, other talk about nothing and everything, and makes lunch, of course. Lunchs are bought if you studies in a particular school. So, people eats hamburgers, hot dog, snacks and beverage or fresh. Public schools serves complete dinner with a cup of fresh. Some schools (all public schools and some particular) uses uniforms. Some other, not. Some students goes to the schools in their own cars and others are taken by their parents. Many others goes in public buses and some goes walking, when they lives near their schools. We have not the culture of "Winners " and "loosers", "Sexy" and "Uglies", "Good" or "Bad". So, you can see very ugly guys talking with very sexy and hot girls. Brazilians are just like any people in Western nations, but, much more funny. See with your own eyes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKQLsjwEx3w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNCnjlLZ7-8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyTC250Wdn0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBdqXjpveqs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEdXnZYaqHk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6muQTGiaL4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LwmjZpV3j4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7SkgdAXyKI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdSfJ-vM-io http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWqznFLXK8s www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJC4tYVMVzk www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaNDM-LKKw8 (teacher don't liked this jokes...) What people does in the interval: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsrTXnUcsjA (Foolish) www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCFCgo5tMdw (Dance) www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNr5v2cJTnY (Dance) www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVIoqgJgZng (Dance) www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LKqr0mfJLY www.youtube.com/watch?v=T43Y0oWsEMs (Madness) www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4cJAYfBYlE www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPocaRtKQYQ www.youtube.com/watch?v=frW-XfHcUQw (the girls are making a joke with the man and he didn't noted) www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOOrQE9bPIc www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0UYignMBeA www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn3cLQWZLG4 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvcvDwflRds Some people film short movies to show in the classroom: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ixlb4pT6Q http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Brazil
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i am doing a 2 minute report in front of the whole class. I need to know how a typical day for a student in middle school. Like the school timings(starting-ending),lunch,subjects,school activities after school,etc. Can u tell me how a day for a middle school student goes? If you dont know then dont answer
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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School days are 7am-12 Most schools have a uniform Some schools do not teach The Arts as the school is too poor Class size of 30 pupils and normally 0 or 1 computer betweeen them
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I'm Brazilian and I can help you. Classes, normally, begin at 7:00 AM and the duration can vary if part time, it end at noon. If the class is full time, at 5:00 PM. At night (most, technical schools), classes are from 7:00 PM to 10:10PM. All classes has TV and DVD as tools for education and computers are largely used. Books are free for those who studies in public schools and now, Brazilian government is buying one laptop for student. The common disciplines for all High Schools are: Math, Portuguese (our official idiom), History, Geography, English, Literature, Philosophy, Arts, Environment, Physical Education, Sexual education, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Brazilians are very funny and the classes are funny, also. Most classes are very informal and many teachers make jokes to teach and other, sing and/or dance. Music is used as a method to memorize difficult themes in Sciences or historic facts. Students are not allowed to consult any book or sheet (like periodical elements) during the tests and the concepts are A, B+, B, C+, C, D and E. All school have an interval of 30 or 40 min. after two or three classes, before other two or three classes. Many people plays volleyball, others hear MP3, other talk about nothing and everything, and makes lunch, of course. Lunchs are bought if you studies in a particular school. So, people eats hamburgers, hot dog, snacks and beverage or fresh. Public schools serves complete dinner with a cup of fresh. Some schools (all public schools and some particular) uses uniforms. Some other, not. Some students goes to the schools in their own cars and others are taken by their parents. Many others goes in public buses and some goes walking, when they lives near their schools. We have not the culture of "Winners " and "loosers", "Sexy" and "Uglies", "Good" or "Bad". So, you can see very ugly guys talking with very sexy and hot girls. Brazilians are just like any people in Western nations, but, much more funny. See with your own eyes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKQLsjwEx3w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNCnjlLZ7-8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyTC250Wdn0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBdqXjpveqs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEdXnZYaqHk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6muQTGiaL4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LwmjZpV3j4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7SkgdAXyKI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdSfJ-vM-io http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWqznFLXK8s www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJC4tYVMVzk www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaNDM-LKKw8 (teacher don't liked this jokes...) What people does in the interval: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsrTXnUcsjA (Foolish) www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCFCgo5tMdw (Dance) www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNr5v2cJTnY (Dance) www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVIoqgJgZng (Dance) www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LKqr0mfJLY www.youtube.com/watch?v=T43Y0oWsEMs (Madness) www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4cJAYfBYlE www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPocaRtKQYQ www.youtube.com/watch?v=frW-XfHcUQw (the girls are making a joke with the man and he didn't noted) www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOOrQE9bPIc www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0UYignMBeA www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn3cLQWZLG4 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvcvDwflRds Some people film short movies to show in the classroom: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ixlb4pT6Q http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Brazil
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
Where could an American college student move to in Brazil?
Where could an American college student move to in Brazil?
I am a 24 year old male that is thinking about moving to Brazil for a few months just because I can do it. I want to live along the coast during their summer months.. need a good area that I could live safe and cheap for a few months. Any ideas? Or suggest other places to move to with beautiful coastal areas to live at for cheap. I have lived in England, France, China, Sierra Leone, Canada, and in 8 different states so I am an experienced traveler..
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Northeast brazil will be cheaper than the south. South will be more developed though. Check out Rio, Florianpolis, and Manaus
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
3.93 is a good GPA for High School Student that came from Brazil and speak 3 langueses?
3.93 is a good GPA for High School Student that came from Brazil and speak 3 langueses?
3.93 is a good GPA for High School Student that came from Brazil and speak 3 langueses? Please let me know because im kidna worry about it
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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Yeah Usually it only goes up to 4.0 GPA so you have a great GPA
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effing duh. stop fishing for compliments. sooooo obvious.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Have you been a student in Brazil? Do you know someone that learned in a university in Brazil?
Have you been a student in Brazil? Do you know someone that learned in a university in Brazil?
I'm looking for information about universities in Brazil and I'm especialy interested in the English level Universities in Brazil require and the different ways students use to reach this required level Cheers :)
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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yeah i did.
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I'm studying in UFMG. What do you mean? Do you wanna how much English a Brazilian student must need to enter? In the case of UFMG you don't need to know English, you can know any foreign language among one of those three: English, Spanish or French. Here's the English test of the last concourse to enter in UFMG. If you make less than 5 correct answers you're eliminated. http://www.ufmg.br/copeve/download/pdf/2007/1etapa/1inglescad1.pdf English is tough in all Brazilian schools. That's how people try to reach the required level. The ones with money also try specialised payed courses.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
If you live in Brazil and want to help an AFS exchange student? I am an exchange student with AFS from California into Brazil. I love your country but I was put into the state of Mato Grosso de Sul, which is land locked, and I live in a very small city. I want to move to a big city on the coast, such as Sao Paulo, Forteleza, Salvador etc. and I can only do so If I have a family there that wants to take me in. I understand how strange this is but I am desperate to get to the ocean. I am just asking. If you think you would be intrested in hosting an exchange student for a while I will supply you with the information needed and be forever thankful that you gave me this oppurtunity to live near the coast. Obrigado. Studying Abroad - 4 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 : Run, host families! Another spoiled exchange student who's more concerned with the beach than the exchange. So spoiled and desperate that the kid is going outside of the org and trying to get his way by being sneaky. 2 : I've hosted for 12 years. This is NOT a student I would want to take into my home! To you ... Imagine how your host family must feel. They've opened up their home and you are throwing that away because you want a BEACH???? This isn't strange, this is selfish. Apparently AFS has already (and rightly) turned down your desire to move. I can only hope that your current family does not know about this and that you are not making their life miserable. Many, many, many exchange students come from big cities, places with beaches, places with mountains and end up in small "landlocked" towns in the Midwest. Guess what? While they may be initially upset about it, they make the best of it and have a wonderful year. You need to get over yourself and get on with your exchange year. There is NO perfect family, no perfect school, no perfect town .. it's up to YOU to make the best of what you have. Now, get over this nonsense! 3 : São Paulo is not in the coast, actually. It's about 80km away from the ocean. Anyway, you should have made this question in the Brazilian yahoo! answers (see flags below). 4 : hey Sean sup man ? first how many years u have ? how many months u will stay ? i am brazilian from São Paulo sorry for my english =-p lets talk about this in MSN it adds me plz f_c_m_p@hotmail.com :D . Sao paulo is near the cost +- 2 hours to go to my beach house on baleia we go in saying them.
If you live in Brazil and want to help an AFS exchange student?
I am an exchange student with AFS from California into Brazil. I love your country but I was put into the state of Mato Grosso de Sul, which is land locked, and I live in a very small city. I want to move to a big city on the coast, such as Sao Paulo, Forteleza, Salvador etc. and I can only do so If I have a family there that wants to take me in. I understand how strange this is but I am desperate to get to the ocean. I am just asking. If you think you would be intrested in hosting an exchange student for a while I will supply you with the information needed and be forever thankful that you gave me this oppurtunity to live near the coast. Obrigado.
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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Run, host families! Another spoiled exchange student who's more concerned with the beach than the exchange. So spoiled and desperate that the kid is going outside of the org and trying to get his way by being sneaky.
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I've hosted for 12 years. This is NOT a student I would want to take into my home! To you ... Imagine how your host family must feel. They've opened up their home and you are throwing that away because you want a BEACH???? This isn't strange, this is selfish. Apparently AFS has already (and rightly) turned down your desire to move. I can only hope that your current family does not know about this and that you are not making their life miserable. Many, many, many exchange students come from big cities, places with beaches, places with mountains and end up in small "landlocked" towns in the Midwest. Guess what? While they may be initially upset about it, they make the best of it and have a wonderful year. You need to get over yourself and get on with your exchange year. There is NO perfect family, no perfect school, no perfect town .. it's up to YOU to make the best of what you have. Now, get over this nonsense!
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São Paulo is not in the coast, actually. It's about 80km away from the ocean. Anyway, you should have made this question in the Brazilian yahoo! answers (see flags below).
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hey Sean sup man ? first how many years u have ? how many months u will stay ? i am brazilian from São Paulo sorry for my english =-p lets talk about this in MSN it adds me plz f_c_m_p@hotmail.com :D . Sao paulo is near the cost +- 2 hours to go to my beach house on baleia we go in saying them.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Brazil exchange student help?
Brazil exchange student help?
Hi, i am going to Brazil next year as an exchange student and i was just wondering a bit about it all? like About all the foods How Much Things Cost? and any other helpful info please Also im from Australia if that changes anything? Thanks, Steve Do you have any Pictures of around Sao Paulo Area?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Well, I am from Brazil and live in the USA. The Brazilian everyday food is rice and beans and beef meat, chicken (we use every piece of it...even the heart, the liver...I didn't eat that when i lived there), pork, but something that is not common: rabbit, lamb, buffalo. Everyone eats fish: all kinds. People mostly like codfish (not my favorite) and white fish. Prices? they all can vary. However it is much cheaper than in the USA! There are McDonald's, Burger King , TGIF, Subway, most American eating places are there too...and very cheap. The expensive restaurants are the French ones. Still the Italian or German ones are not expensive. We also have a very special one that you can eat all kinds of meats, plus vegetables, pasta for a special price and you can eat as much as you want, plus the desserts. The only thing that is not included on the price is the drinks. And we have the same related to pizzas. All kinds (even sweet pizzas, such as fruit/chocolate pizzas) for a certain price. I haven't lived in Brazil for 20 years now, but here in America we have the meat restaurant and it is U$55 per person, I'd say it is $30 in Brazil because it is always half of the price here! Good luck for you and enjoy Brazil because it is usually very hot there. Temperature , even in the winter, is about 35C (around 90 or 95F)! Have fun.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
How would schooling work for a foreign exchange student to Brazil?
How would schooling work for a foreign exchange student to Brazil?
I am thinking about being a foreign exchange student to Brazil. Their seasons are the opposite of ours. Their school year begins in the middle of our school year (February) and ends in November. How does that work for us? Do we just leave in the middle of the year?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!! Your going to go to BRazillll???? That's awesommmeee!!!! I am toooooo!!!!!!! LOL!!! What program? When are you going??? LOL But anyway, this is your question.... Sooooooooooooooo: There are two ways you can do it. If you leave summer departure in July (what I am doing) than you just start in the middle of their year, spend the summer with your host family, and then go back to school at the end of vacation. They will either put you in the same grade as you were, or after vacation, they may move you up, so you can be with the same people. The other way, is to leave in the winter- January ish. You get there, and then you start with the rest of the school... however, then that messes up two of your school years at home..,... I suggest a summer departure. That is what most people do! Good luck!!! And if you decide to do it, pleeeeesaaaseee contact me! I never see anyone else who is going to Brazil!!! lol.. ummmm my email is on my profile!!!
I am thinking about being a foreign exchange student to Brazil. Their seasons are the opposite of ours. Their school year begins in the middle of our school year (February) and ends in November. How does that work for us? Do we just leave in the middle of the year?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!! Your going to go to BRazillll???? That's awesommmeee!!!! I am toooooo!!!!!!! LOL!!! What program? When are you going??? LOL But anyway, this is your question.... Sooooooooooooooo: There are two ways you can do it. If you leave summer departure in July (what I am doing) than you just start in the middle of their year, spend the summer with your host family, and then go back to school at the end of vacation. They will either put you in the same grade as you were, or after vacation, they may move you up, so you can be with the same people. The other way, is to leave in the winter- January ish. You get there, and then you start with the rest of the school... however, then that messes up two of your school years at home..,... I suggest a summer departure. That is what most people do! Good luck!!! And if you decide to do it, pleeeeesaaaseee contact me! I never see anyone else who is going to Brazil!!! lol.. ummmm my email is on my profile!!!
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