Adventure Travel Abroad in Brazil

AFS Intercultural Programs: High School Abroad in Brazil

Come to the country that celebrates life everyday! From Carnaval, one of the world's most famous celebrations, to the hospitable nature of the Brazilian people, to the ever-present futbol (soccer) culture, Brazil never fails to excite all the senses. Brazil is the largest, most populous, and the only Portuguese-speaking country in Latin America. It is a land of diversity, present in its Amazon rai... Learn More

Supported Internships

The Supported Internships program is a simple, inexpensive and creative way of learning for anyone who would like to enhance their connection to the world and themselves. It is a way of learning what you want to know that puts YOU and your unique life path at the center of your education - where the context for learning is your inner journey and life purpose in a learning environment of YOUR choic... Learn More

Brazil - Self, Spirit, and Volunteering

In a land of deep social inequality imbued with a never-ending embrace of life, Brazil is all about sweating samba, powerful music beats, futebol, and an unapologetic embrace of life. Surrounding yourself with the countrys physical beauty, the Brazil semester will take you on an exhilarating ride through opportunities and experiences as diverse as the people and places you'll meet. With Carpe Di... Learn More

Environmental Conservation in Brazil

This World Endeavors program offers participants a truly unique and remarkable way to experience Brazil. By living and working side-by-side with the local community of Piracicaba (a couple hours from Sao Paulo) volunteers have an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community while experiencing a total cultural immersion that cannot be matched by conventional travel programs. Br... Learn More

Brazil Amazon Rainforest Adventure

The rainforests of Brazil have evolved over millions of years resulting in an ecosystem that is as complex and awe inspiring as it is delicate and easily disrupted. Each organism exists in its particular niche and fulfils a role that supports the continuing existence of other organisms; because of this, any damage to the habitat of a specific species can have devastating knock-on effects. See the ... Learn More

Work Experience at a Surf School in Rio

Brazil is a country that demands your attention and trying to decide how to fit everything in is a difficult task. This is the perfect project for those who cant make up their mind; just do it all, by combining work experience, volunteering, teaching and sport. Based on the white sands of Ipanema Beach (so good they wrote a song about it) you'll learn to surf and get involved in the community by p... Learn More

Sea|mester Study Abroad at Sea

Global semester at sea programs offering credit in marine and nautical science, communication and leadership, while voyaging throughout the worlds oceans aboard traditionally rigged schooners. Voyage duration ranges from 20 to 90 days. If you're looking for a unique educational adventure, one that is not confined by the four walls of a traditional classroom, then Sea|mester could be the right p... Learn More

Carnivores of Brazil's Grasslands

Research Mission Explore the unique community ecology of large carnivores in Brazil's cerrado ecosystem. Situation Report Emas National Park, Brazil -- The vast and beautiful grasslands of this national park are home to an astounding diversity of large carnivores, including rare pumas, jaguars, incomparable maned wolves, and crab-eating foxes. A World Heritage Site and UNESCO Biosphere Reserv... Learn More