Study Abroad Programs in Florianopolis, Brazil

Florianopolis—a name that rolls off the tongue so naturally and eloquently it can only be backed by an equally exquisite cityscape. Situated on an island off the coast of Brazil, Floripa (as locals call it) is cutting-edge and cosmopolitan, yet also blessed with tremendous natural beauty. What’s more, the city has also been named one of the best places to live and do business—all in a country that is rapidly becoming an economic superpower. Needless to say, Florianopolis study abroad is fantastic for students wanting to immerse in an environment where past, present, and future coexist harmoniously.

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Middlebury - C.V. Starr Schools Abroad

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Middlebury School in Brazil: Florianópolis

Brazil’s capital of the southern state of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, is on an island featuring breathtaking scenery and vibrant cultural and university life. Students enroll at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, where students can experience firsthand the life of Brazilian students. They live in a homestay, allowing access to the life of a local family. Through coursework, various extracurricular activities with peers, internships, or volunteer work, they are expected to "live the language" in Florianópolis. The Middlebury - C.V. Starr Schools Abroad are characterized by a commitment to language development. Students sign and honor the Language Pledge, promising to speak only the target language during their time abroad. Those already at an advanced level of Portuguese come away from the program with superior language skills and the fact that they have gained an authentic study abroad experience.

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A Guide to Study Abroad in Florianopolis

What you need to know to study abroad in Florianopolis, Brazil

Florianopolis is island living and cosmopolitan vibes all wrapped into one glorious study abroad experience. To help you sort out more of the particulars when it comes to Florianopolis study abroad, check out what else you have to decide to wrap into your study abroad package in Floripa:

Popular subjects to study. A city as dynamic as Florianopolis boasts a variety of subjects for students to study abroad. Of course, Portuguese comes in as one of the most popular subjects to study. Coming in hot on its tail are the highly relevant studies of economics and politics due to Brazil’s status in the global economy. Followed closely behind are natural resource management and environmental studies for those who are keen on getting their hands dirty in the lush landscape of Floripa.

Short term and summer programs vs. long term programs (semester, trimester, year-long). Deciding how long to study abroad in Florianopolis can sometimes be the most difficult piece of the puzzle to put together. Many students choose to get their feet wet short term and summer programs, while others opt to dive in for the total immersive experience and go for semester or even year-long study abroad programs.

Attending universities vs. other program types. Brazil is home to many world-ranked universities and some of the best educational institutes in South America. Studying abroad in Florianopolis at one of these bad boys will definitely give your resume a nice luster. Other readily available options include studying with a program through your home university or through a third party program that grants college credit (just make sure it’s transferrable!). If you decide Portuguese is your jam during Florianopolis study abroad, you might even consider heading straight to a language school.