Description

This program begins with an intensive immersion into the culture and environment of the Atlantic rainforest coast of Rio de Janiero state. With its development in agriculture, business, energy, and exports, the landscape is changing rapidly. After spending four weeks developing a level of comprehension of both written nd conversational Portuguese, students will dive into their self-chosen suite of courses that are intended to immerse them in the issues both positive and negative of the rapidly changing Atlantic coast ecosystem surrounding UENF.

Highlights

Students take courses at the Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense (UENF). UENF classes are taught by highly qualified faculty, most holding the highest degree in their field, with strong research interests and credentials. Currently, UENF has 4,000 students. A wide range of classes from the UENF curriculum have been chosen to allow students to self design a challenging but incredibly rich experience. Students will earn Fairfield University credit and grades, which will be reported on a Fairfield University transcript. Students may take up to 18 undergraduate credits.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Chemistry
• Ecology
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Management Systems / Policy
• Geography
• History

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

While in Brazil you will have onsite student support with 24-hour emergency coverage, transportation to and from Rio airport, health insurance including full medical coverage and medical evacuation insurance and living accommodations in shared room with cooking facilities or host family accommodations.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Yes Fairfield University students who receive financial aid, grants, scholarships, and loans will continue to receive all aid except the following: athletic scholarships and work study monies. Children of employees will receive partial benefits for their semester in Brazil. For external students - Fairfield University will make a good faith effort to work with you if you are the recipient of scholarships/financial aid at your home college or university and wish to have these funds transferred to cover your expenses at our program. If so, please contact us for further information, and see your financial aid office for guidance.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hrs

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Fairfield University 's Mission Statement

Fairfield University values each of its students as an individual with unique abilities and potentials, and it respects the personal and academic freedom of all its members. At the same time it seeks to develop a greater sense of community within itself, a sense that all of its members belong to and are involved in the University, sharing common goals and a common commitment to truth and justice, and manifesting in their lives the common concern for others which is the obligation of all educated, mature human beings.

Year Founded

1945