For the second half of our two weeks abroad, our group flew westward across the entirety of Brazil to the state of Paraná, to the city of Foz do Iguaçu. Apart from Foz do Iguaçu being a gorgeous and bustling city, what really stood out was its cosmopolitan nature. Sitting at the border of Brazil,…
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Reflection: Brazil
Now that I am back home, I wanted to take the time to reflect on my time spent out of the country. Despite not being the first time outside the U.S, I believe going to Brazil was one of the most interesting cultural experiences i have ever had. This isn’t because of it’s differences with…
My experiences in São Leopoldo and Foz Do Iguaçu
Right away me and my group started learning everything we could about Brazilian infrastructure and culture. On the first day, we toured one of the largest cities in Brazil, Porto Alegre. Just a half hour drive from our hotel, this city hosted beautiful pieces of architecture including the Catedral Madre De Deus. My favorite part…
Pittsburgh to Brazil: Preparation
Hello! this is the first blog in the series of blogs outlining my trip to Brazil. I wanted to begin by talking about how I prepared for this trip, and what has helped me the most in what I’ve initially learned. First, understanding Portuguese is a must. Before the spring semester preceding my study abroad,…