Brazilian Experience is offering a semester of cultural immersion in partnership with Ohio State University and the Federal University of Paraná, in Curitiba, Brazil.

Not only are the two universities partners, but Columbus and Curitiba are sister cities. In 2014 the two mayors signed a partnership of cooperation in different subjects, such as: innovation, sustainability, mobility, education, culture, urban planning and research.

Program length: 23 weeks

Start date: January 26, 2020

End date: July 5, 2020

Start date: January  26, 2020

End date: July 5, 2020

Program length: 23 weeks

Application deadline: October 1, 2019, through completion of Brazilian Experience online application form.

Emergency Portuguese + Celin and UFPR Campus Orientation

January 27 and 28: Placement test

January 28 – 31: Emergency Portuguese – Tuesday to Friday – 3 hours/day,  from 2:00 pm to 4:50 pm, total of 12 hours  

Dates to be confirmed according to UFPR Calendar: Tandem activities + Celin and UFPR Campus Orientation – Tuesday to Friday – 3 hours/day of orientation, total of 12h

Regular courses

February 3 – March 31: Monday to Friday – 3 hours/day,  from 2:00 pm to 4:50 pm, total of 90 hours, 6 credits 

April 16 –  June 23: Monday to Friday – 3 hours/day,  from 2:00 pm to 4:50 pm, total of 90 hours, 6 credits  

Dates and disciplines to be confirmed*: 3 hours a week, a total of 45 hours, 3 credits each course. 

Expected to finish at the end of June – calendar to be confirmed by UFPR.

Holidays and Recesses

Carnival: February 24 – February 26 (Celin will be closed the whole week) 

Easter: April 10

Tiradentes: April 20 and 21

Labor Day: May 1

Corpus Christi: June 11 and 12

School breaks

April 1 – 15

*The course schedule, workload, and start and end dates are subject to change. Updates will
be made at www.celin.ufpr.br.
** According to Brazilian legislation, class time is 50 minutes, according to the principle of flexibility and the structure adopted by UFPR.

Requirements: University students should be mature, responsible, flexible and adaptable. Students must have a 2.7 cumulative GPA, 3.0 Portuguese GPA (if applicable) and no Portuguese language credit (OPTION 1) or completion of Portuguese 1101 or 5501 (OPTION 2).

Application deadline: October 1, 2019, through completion of  both  Ohio State Education Abroad Application and Brazilian Experience online application form.

Inclusions

• Airport pick-up on arrival
• Intercultural orientation
• Cultural activities with other exchange students (meals to be paid by the student)
• Follow up meetings for reflection and coaching
• Registration at the Federal Police (mandatory for student visa holders)
• Full-time support from Brazilian Experience

Homestay placement includes

• Search for accommodation. Home stays are individually interviewed and inspected by Brazilian Experience
• Breakfast and dinner provided by the host family

Not included

• Flight tickets
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance (mandatory)
• Personal expenses

Program fee: US$ 8090**

*The fees in USD are subject to change in case of abrupt currency oscillations. Those fees will be converted to BRL on the invoice date using the USD tourism conversion rate.

Payment schedule

• Upon completion of both  Ohio State Education Abroad Application and Brazilian Experience online application form: US$ 200. Payment through PayPal due on October 20.

As soon as we receive the student application we will send a US$ 200 invoice correspondent to an enrollment fee. This fee aims to assure the student commitment to the program and to cover the initial administrative costs of finding a suitable homestay for the candidate. This fee will not be refunded in case of cancellation or visa denial.

• Upon homestay confirmation acceptance: program balance payment through PayPal due on January 5.

Cancellation Policy

The following cancellation fees apply to the student:

1.1. Cancellations before arrival

1.1.1. Cancellation before placement: US$ 200

1.1.2. Cancellation after placement or visa denial: US$ 480

1.2. Cancellations after the arrival: Once a Program has commenced, there will be no refund in case of cancellation.

Step 1 – Complete both  Ohio State Education Abroad Application and Brazilian Experience online application form and attach:

• copy of passport identification page 
• one picture of yourself. 
• UFPR Application form  (please read carefully specific application procedures at UFPR website to get prepared for your arrival)
• Academic Transcript 
• Motivation letter (dated, signed by the student + a teacher with stamp). Title: Motivational Letter: Name of student

Once we receive applications and approve it our financial department sends an invoice through PayPal system, so students can pay using their credit card. The amount is converted to our local currency using the tourism conversion rate. 

Step 2 – Pay US$200 non refundable deposit (deductible from support fee)

Step 3 – We will look for a homestay placement. The placement sheet will be sent directly to the student.

Step 4 – Celin will provide the visa documents to each student individually. Submit your visa documents to the nearest Brazilian consulate and receive your “Temporary Visa IV”.

Step 5 – Pay program balance.

Step 6 – Book your flights and prepare for a career lift off!

Click here to plan your stay.