Liberal Arts
Unique Experiences슬롯사이트
Participate in exclusive workshops with local scholars and artists
to explore the rich heritage of Afro-Brazilian traditions, from Capoeira to Candomblé
Learn Portuguese through music in a hands-on Brazilian popular music (MPB) workshop
to analyze lyrics, explore regional dialects, and practice Portuguese while jamming with local musicians in a vibrant cultural center
Explore literary São Paulo through a Portuguese-language book club and walking tour
and dive into the works of Brazilian authors like Mário de Andrade and Clarice Lispector in a student-led book club
Your Destination슬롯사이트
São Paulo is Brazil슬롯사이트s dynamic, multicultural metropolis where Portuguese comes to life in a vibrant, fast-paced setting. Whether you're practicing with locals in bustling street markets, engaging in conversations at traditional cafés, or exploring the city슬롯사이트s diverse neighborhoods, every experience deepens your connection to the language and culture. Home to world-class museums, cutting-edge architecture, and a thriving arts and music scene, São Paulo offers endless opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. With its unique blend of tradition and innovation, this electrifying city is the perfect destination for students eager to expand their linguistic skills and cultural horizons.
Program Highlights슬롯사이트
- Academic Courses: Choose from host institution courses and online courses delivered by 슬롯머신슬롯사이트s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities슬롯사이트
슬롯머신슬롯사이트s excursions and cultural activities in São Paulo will open doors for you to explore Brazil슬롯사이트s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.슬롯사이트슬롯사이트
Samples of excursions and activities:슬롯사이트슬롯사이트
- Experience Salvador슬롯사이트s Afro-Brazilian heritage on a weekend getaway, exploring Pelourinho슬롯사이트s cobblestone streets, enjoying live Capoeira, and savoring authentic Bahian cuisine at São Joaquim Market
- Escape the city on a hike through the Serra da Cantareira, one of the world슬롯사이트s largest urban forests, where you슬롯사이트ll discover hidden waterfalls, wildlife, and learn about São Paulo슬롯사이트s vital role in Brazil슬롯사이트s conservation efforts
- Dive into São Paulo슬롯사이트s art scene on a guided street art tour of Beco do Batman, meeting local artists, exploring graffiti슬롯사이트s political roots, and finishing the day with live samba at a local club
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and are subject to change at 슬롯머신's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
슬롯머신 São Paulo offers residence hall housing options to ensure you're comfortable in슬롯사이트your home away from home. From single to shared rooms, we will strive for your슬롯사이트accommodation preferences to be met. All housing has convenient access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.슬롯사이트
- Standard Housing: Includes a double room in a residence hall, located under 30 minutes from campus and 15 minutes from the city center by public transportation. Students can prepare their meals in the facility and access study areas and other amenities. This type of accommodation offers fully furnished kitchen space, laundry facilities shared with슬롯사이트other students, shared bathrooms, and Wi-Fi. Meals are not included.
- Select Housing: Includes a single room in a residence hall. Residence halls are located within walking distance of campus and 15 minutes from city center. Students can prepare their meals in the facility and access study areas and other amenities. This type of accommodation offers fully furnished kitchen space, laundry facilities shared with슬롯사이트other students, shared bathrooms, and Wi-Fi. Meals are not included. Select housing requires an슬롯사이트additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Residence Halls:슬롯사이트Meals are not included.
Academics
슬롯머신 São Paulo: Study in São Paulo, Brazil슬롯사이트s largest and most diverse city. Explore vibrant neighborhoods, dive into the city슬롯사이트s world-class arts and music scene, and experience the nonstop energy that makes São Paulo a cultural powerhouse.
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC):슬롯사이트Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) is one of Brazil슬롯사이트s most prestigious private universities, known for its strong focus on social sciences, humanities, law, and sustainability studies. Founded in 1946, PUC-SP is in the Perdizes neighborhood of São Paulo, a vibrant academic and cultural hub. The university has a long-standing tradition of social justice, environmental responsibility, and innovation, making it an ideal setting for students to engage with sustainability-focused research and community projects.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 슬롯머신 in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 슬롯머신 academic calendar. 슬롯사이트
Course Information
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Sao Paulo
List of Sample Courses at PUC:
Economic Sciences:
- General Economic History
- Sociology
- Patterns of Capitalist Development
Literature:
- Education, Citizenship and Human Rights
- Brazilian Literature: Modern and Contemporary Narrative
International Relations:
- Brazilian Foreign Policy I
- Brazil슬롯사이트s International Insertion
- Spatiality and Territoriality in International Relations
Social Service:
- Class, Race and Ethnicity
- Foundations of Social Service I
- Social Psychology
Advertising:
- Digital Graphic Design: Creativity and Culture Lab I
- Practices in Visual Languages: Media Lab Creativity and Culture
- Circular Economy and Smart Consumption: Media Lab Consumption
History:
- Portuguese America: 16th슬롯사이트17th Centuries (Brazil I)
- American History Before the European Conquest (America I)
- Afro-Brazilian and African Culture: Diaspora
- Modern Europe
- The 18th Century in Portuguese America and the Crisis of the Colonial System (Brazil II)
- Africa, Africas: Ethnic-Cultural and Ethnic-Racial Issues
Socio-Environmental Sciences:
- Culture and Diversity
- Human Rights
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Agricultural Space in Brazil
- Brazilian Environmental Legislation
- Climate Change and Low Carbon Economy
- Civil Society and State, Social Movements and Social Control
슬롯머신 proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
슬롯머신 and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the 슬롯머신 Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 슬롯머신 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 슬롯머신's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 슬롯머신 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
슬롯머신 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- 슬롯머신 Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the 슬롯머신 Scholarships & Grants application within your 슬롯머신 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 슬롯머신, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Spring 2026 20 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 슬롯머신's 슬롯 게임 of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
슬롯머신 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
슬롯머신 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Alejandra Herrera
Regional Director of Operations for Latin America, Interim Center Director, Santiago Chile
Alejandra is a passionate and experienced educator in higher education in Chile with more than 10 years in the field of International Education.
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Contact Us
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