Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Niterói
- Hosted at: Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)
- Location(s): Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Niterói, Brazil
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Intensive Language
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With its physical beauty and welcoming social environment, Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. Its diverse and vibrant culture offers an ideal setting for students of Portuguese to improve their language skills by enrolling directly i... read more
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I learned to ask for help. It was worthwhile. It was a space you wanted to learn more of and so it pushed you to go out of your way and immerse yourself. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Not only did I get to learn a lot about architecture, I think I learned a lot about the Brazilian culture as well. Soccer was so important to Brazilians and it made me curious which led me to taking Brazilian soccer this semester. I learned songs, and dances like Samba. I loved meeting my Brazilian friends who I will never forge... Julio R - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I loved my time in Brazil, studying at UFF. I made friendships, fell in love, learned Portuguese, and learned so much about the beautiful, vibrant culture that is Brazil. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned that I definitely want to work in South America in the future. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile but I did learn that it is important to feel happy about your living space because that is essentially supposed to be home. You must feel welcomed at all times! A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I vastly improved my Portuguese knowledge and learned a ton about Brazilian culture. I'm glad to have had hands-on experience with something I studied for so long. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about culture and the best way to learn is by talking to locals. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Made me self-reflect on my personal development, improve my Portuguese and gain a different worldview/perspective of the world. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Portuguese improved a lot, i also became a lot more independent A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Langauge skills, interpersonal skills, culinary skills, music knowledge, exposed to new social and economic ideologies in practice. All worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country. I improved my portuguese a lot. I got to see a whole different part of the world and my perspective on many things shifted because of my time there. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I definitely learned how to be okay with being uncomfortable during this experience abroad. Brazil is not an easy country to live in, but it was worthwile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Independence and confidence in myself, I'd say it was worthwhile A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned to be more independent A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
If it wasn't a requirement for my major, I wouldn't have done it. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
How to live independently, outside my comfort zone, confidence A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was an incredible time, mostly for the people and the friendships. By the end of the program, I already felt at home. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I was able to gain a better understanding of the world around me and my role in it. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Learned how to live in a city A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about my own independence in a foreign country. I grew a lot as an adult who was ready to graduate and move to the real world. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained lifelong friends, fluency in portuguese, and a deeper understanding of Brazilian life and culture. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes, my time abroad was worthwhile. I advanced my language skills, made local friends and experienced a rich culture. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
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With its physical beauty and welcoming social environment, Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. Its diverse and vibrant culture offers an ideal setting for students of Portuguese to improve their language skills by enrolling directly in the university alongside their Brazilian peers and to immerse themselves in one of the world's most captivating societies.
Niterói is a community of 500,000 people located just across the bay from Rio de Janeiro. The ease of travel across to Rio coupled with the calmer pace of Niterói make this city a great choice for students wishing to immerse themselves in local Brazilian culture while simultaneously enjoying proximity to one of the world's most passionate and festive cities.Students enroll in courses alongside local students at Middlebury's host institution, the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Portugese
Language Requirement(s):
- Portugese
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Architecture
- Portuguese Language, Literature
- International Relations
- Medical Administrative Services
- History
Minimum GPA:
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