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Brazil Program Overview

Education, Globalization, & The Child

Childhood and education are often thought of simultaneously, but notions of educational settings and learning are contextualized by region, country, and culture. The course, ED299, will examine the experiences of childhood and how educational experiences are often impacted and transformed by globalization. During spring break, we will travel to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where we will visit different types of schools and cultural sites to engage in a comparative understanding of these topics.

Highlights

  • Experience two vibrant Brazilian cities: Sao Paulo & Rio de Janiero

  • Visit the Instituto Paulo Friere, a Concept School, and an indigenous community school

  • Collaborate with Brazilian university students on a community project

UIC Student Eligibility

Completed at least 12 UIC credits, study abroad application, & Interview with faculty director

Program Fee: TBD

Includes: Housing in Brazil, Welcome & Farewell Dinner, Daily Breakfast, Flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janiero, Course Related Visits, & International Health Insurance

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Study Abroad in Costa Rica With the first year flames abroad

The First-Year, First-Generation Study Abroad Program and ED199 Study Abroad Seminar: College Success and Leadership in a Global Context is a program designed for incoming first-year students with a study abroad educational experience prior to the beginning of their first academic semester at UIC. This program aims to integrate the benefits of a study abroad program with the transitional needs of incoming new students, specifically those who are first-generation college students. This unique twist on a study abroad experience will provide participants with an opportunity to gain a global perspective, while also impacting their transition to UIC.

Highlights

  • Experience two cities in Costa Rica: San Jose & La Fortuna

  • Hike waterfalls, volcanoes, and hanging bridges in the Cloud Forest

  • Visit coffee farms and learn about Costa Rican coffee history and production