Study abroad students/Brazil?
Hey, I am planning a trip to Brazil (study abroad) for february 2012 - July 2012. I have never been to the country (language is not an issue to me as I am a native spanish speaker whcih is similar to portuguese and I have also taken some Portuguese course, planning on taking more this fall. For those who have studied abroad to Brazil or else where, how did you finance your education abroad. I am not speaking about tuition and school fees but more like personal expenses while abroad. I have a job after school, a junior in college. I am thinking 2,000 dollars wont be enough to stay in Brazil and entire semester, that's really all I can afford. But, I may be wrong, as my program of study provides and pays for excursion trips and I am also doing a homestay. Plus my tuition abroad is less expensive than that at my home institution. Do you guys suggest I ask for another loan? Should I go for it (the study abroad program). Should I try my best to save more? If you have studied abroad how much money did you took abroad. Any help and suggestions? I really want to do this, it is the only year I could because my home institution requires that I finish my senior year in it, therefore I wont be able to study abroad pass this coming year. If i cant make it this Spring 2012, I was thinking I can try going for summer and staying for one month (july-aug). But I just feel that a month is not enough and I will just miss out on all the phone :( Any thoughts??? Thanks so much! Sorryyyyyyyyyy I ment fun :)
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I completed a Study Abroad to Brazil this past January and it was a wonderful experience. Lucky for you the US dollar is worth more than Brazilian currency (the market fluctuates so it's wise to check the foreign exchange rate from time to time). My advice to you is to create a budget before you go. Try to figure out approximately how much you will have to spend on food--if anything since you're doing a home-stay--and other expenses (clothes and souvenir shopping, toiletries, activities that are not covered through the program). Also, if you haven't already, make an appointment with an advisor in the SA office. He/she should be able to help you determine the costs you will incur.
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little money .... here things are much more expensive in the United States.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Any ideas for a way to greet a friend at the airport?
Any ideas for a way to greet a friend at the airport?
I'm going with my family to pick up an exchange student from Brazil and I need something creative to take with me to pick her up. I would take a sign and balloons, but that's too original. I need something better :)
Friends - 4 Answers
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um i cant think of anything other than a really big sign, maybe a pizza? she might be hungry from the plane or a dessert. It might be her first american food :) make sure she doesn't have any food allergies
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Sign and balloons EDIT: @<3 You do know, Pizza isn't American, and the US isn't the only country in the world that eats pizza. Brazilians do too lol.
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Put on a Brazilian football (soccer) jersey and welcome her in Portuguese (Brazilian language).
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A sign with helium balloons is good enough. You don't want to embarrass your exchange student at the get-go by being so extravagant. Tell her you will be the one with the balloons so it will be easier for her to spot you. Since a bouquet of balloons attracts attention, you don't want to overdo it. Balloons are fun and festive, so just keep it simple. She may be overwhelmed coming to this country. Don't overwhelm her with embarrassment.
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
I went to brazil + married my girlfriend last year so she could stay in the UK, how hard is it to get divorced?
I went to brazil + married my girlfriend last year so she could stay in the UK, how hard is it to get divorced?
I would not normally have chose to marry her but we were in love at the time and her student visa had expired, therefore i went to brazil and married her over there so she could stay with me in the UK, none of my friends or family even know we are married, we have now split up and I want to know how easy it will be to get a divorce, how much it will cost etc.
Marriage & Divorce - 5 Answers
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why would you do it..if you want to get a divorce
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Get a lawyer..and apply for divorce.
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Go to the Brazilian embassy and talk to the legal Consul about getting a annulment or divorce from a court over there, try to talk to a lawyer there in the UK too while your at it, they can best give you the answer your seeking. Sounds like she is using her marriage as a way to stay in the country at your expense.
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Well it depends. I heard it cost around $2,000 , But then again I live in Pennsylvania. It won`t be too hard if you BOTH want to get divorced but if she still loves you and wants to be with you its gonna be hard for her to get the divorce papers, sign them, and split half the money. That's love for ya!
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Make sure you get legal advice in advance. You could otherwise be seen as providing her with an illegal means to stay in the UK. (marrying for a residency permit)
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Brazilian Women And Brazil Universities?
Brazilian Women And Brazil Universities?
I am a current student at UCLA and have been maintaining a 4.0 GPA as I am working tremendously to transfer to a university internationally. Not to sound bias nor racist but I am not interested in caucasian or asian woman at my alta mater (maybe because I grew up in a all asian community and served in the army where the whole population was caucasian) Can somebody please tell me how the universities are in Brazil or the women who attend the schools?
Rio de Janeiro - 3 Answers
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I don't wanna disappoint you but the majority of women in Brazil are Caucasian! LOL
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Well there are several univiersities in Brazil which accept internaitonal transfers. One is PUC. I know a couple of American students who attended. The contact info is below. CCCI Profª. Rosa Marina de Brito Meyer, Dr. Associate Vice-President for Academic Affairs - International Programs Rua Marquês de São Vicente 225, EdifÃcio Padre Leonel Franca - 8o andar, Gávea CEP 22453-900 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - BRASIL Tel: (55-21) 3527-1578 Fax: (55-21) 3527-1094 E-mail: atende-ccci@puc-rio.br
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There are many universities in Brazil with international agreement for transferring students. I can suggest this one: www.ufsc.br It is located in Santa Catarina state and it is a strong university in technological and medical areas. I have studied there and I knew many students from another countries. About the women, in the south of Brazil the majority is Caucasian (Germans, Italian, Russian, etc) but you can find also Africans.
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