Description

Florianopolis, recognized by Newsweek as one of the 10 most dynamic cities in the world, consistently ranks as one of Brazil's top 5 safest cities. Brazil's most widely read publication, Veja has voted the city as the #1 place to live in Brazil and the #1 destination for young people in Brazil. Florianopolis prides on its exquisite dining and nightlife, untouched nature reserves, innumerable parks, and charming fishing villages that showcase a wealth of landscapes, aromas, and colors.

Florianopolis, the capital of the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, is comprised of one main island and another continental area. Modern and cosmopolitan, yet blessed with tremendous natural beauty, Florianópolis boasts 42 main beaches, rolling mountains in the Atlantic rain forest, soft white sand dunes, and an array of offshore islands.

This Florida State University program is offered in conjunction with the longstanding partnership between the Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL) and International Studies Abroad (ISA). Courses are taught at the UNISUL by host university professors. Students will be registered for Florida State University academic credit as opposed to foreign institution transfer credit; thus, all traditional financial assistance is applicable to the program.

NOTE: Seasons in the southern hemisphere are "opposite" of the northern hemisphere.

Eligibility
This program is open to students with all levels of proficiency in Portuguese. The Portuguese language courses offered for this program are optional unless a student has not had at least a semester of Portuguese language, or the high school equivalent (three years of high school Portuguese).

Housing
Students live in homestays, which include daily breakfast and dinner.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Anthropology
• Culture
• Economics
• History
• Portuguese
• Travel / Tourism

Cost in US$:

USD11,900 (18 weeks)

Program Fees Include:

The fee includes all registration and instructional costs for up to 16 undergraduate hours of Florida State University credit; housing in a homestay; daily breakfast and dinner with the host family; orientation; health insurance; international student ID card; full-time academic and administrative support; T-shirt; airport pick-up; program cultural excursions; internet access; on-site office; tutorial assistance.

The fee does not include round-trip international airfare; passport; visa (USD140 paid upon arrival at the airport in Argentina and approximately USD160 paid upon submission of student visa application); food (except as noted); books and supplies; personal travel/activity/spending money; university-assessed fees (e.g. per credit hour technology fee).

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 business days

The Florida State University International Programs's Mission Statement

The Florida State University International Programs is committed to providing a quality international learning environment where students are challenged to be learners, leaders, achievers and contributors within a global community. In the twenty-first century students must be able to understand and perceive global change, and we are dedicated to exposing them to international cultures, lifestyles and languages.

Year Founded

1957