Foreign exchange in Brazil for teen girl, safety?
My daughter is planning a 1 year exchange overseas and wants to go to Brazil. Her father is concerned for her safety, we have heard many WONDERFUL things about Brazil too. Can any Brazilians tell me a bit about any US students in Brazil they have known? Did they adjust well? Are Americans welcome or has our International policies made it a very anti-american country and she may be bullied there for it? Brazil seems like a very progressive country, but are women considered "equal" in Brazil, sorry, this may be a misconception Americans have of So. America concerning "machismo" so please don't be offended. I would appreciate any answers, thank you
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Try these links: http://www.rd.com/content/for-america-host-an-exchange-student http://www.thenewanatolian.com/tna-27105.html http://transitionsabroad.com/listings/study/teen/educationalprograms.shtml
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Brazil is a very modern country where women are considered "equal" to men. Now, that's a generalization, and there may be some parts of the country where this may not apply. But in all the main cities, girls are just as free as guys to do what they want. In fact, in Brazil kids adopt their mothers' last names. There are no major anti-american feelings - Brazil is a pretty pacific country where people from all around the world live together. Sao Paulo has a large concentration of immigrants from Europe and Asia. Some areas in the main cities can be a bit dangerous just like in the USA, so it would probably be a good idea to discuss the area where your daughter will live with your study abroad agency. In general, Brazilians are very friendly people and I'm sure they will welcome your daughter with open arms and a friendly smile. Does she speak Portuguese? Some portuguese classes before she leaves will definitely help a lot. Brazil is really a wonderful country.
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Hi, I'm Brazilian and I can tell you that the Brazilian people are really open mind. The women are equal, we are different of the other countries of south-America. Don't be worry with the machismo, women here are use to lead... All US studen adjust well because we do not have racial problems. We are not anti americans, we enjoy different cultures. Hope that help
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Actully Brazilians love Americans and she will adjust fine. They will be very friendly, as they are very friendly and sometimes loud people. Depends what kind of part of Brazil she goes to, but big cities sometimes can be dangerous so don't wear any jewelry that is gold/diamonds. I am from Brazil but came to America as a baby, when I went back I didn't want to leave, people are so much more friendly you meet someone in a place such a s a bus, they already want to call you up buy you some food or drinks. Don't forget there is the Amazon. Women have equal rights in Brazil. Of course there is always a man who will be 1 out of 100 with the problem but nevertheless I have never encountered anyone that has told me I can't do anything because I am a women. Good luck!
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