Volunteer Abroad: Brazil - Self, Spirit, and Volunteering

Carpe Diem Education

http://www.carpediemeducation.org

PO Box 17427 Portland, OR 97217 United States

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Phone: 503-285-1800

Fax: 866-903-1077

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Description

In a land of deep social inequality imbued with a never-ending embrace of life, Brazil is all about sweating samba, powerful music beats, futebol, and an unapologetic embrace of life. Surrounding yourself with the countrys physical beauty, the Brazil semester will take you on an exhilarating ride through opportunities and experiences as diverse as the people and places you'll meet. With Carpe Diem, you will dance to the intoxicating rhythms that make Brasil and Brasileiros what they are - unforgettable.

Capture its essence through beneficial service learning projects with local NGOs as they confront many of the area's most pressing issues. You'll volunteer at an organic farm, work with kids in one of Rio's infamous favelas (shanty towns), and help build a new school in a remote Amazonian village. Home stays will complement your Portuguese classes as you fall in love with the flow of how language and culture intertwine. Explore the mysteries of the worlds most important rain forests, hone your Portuguese skills in Salvador and culturally rich Bahia, dance samba in one of Rio's world-renowned Escolas de Samba, and learn about organic farming and sustainable development. In addition to myriad volunteer and cultural opportunities, you'll trek through the Atlantic Rain Forest and participate in the student-directed Free Travel portion of the semester, ending your semester with a search for the perfect sunset off the coast of colonial beauty Paraty.

College credit and financial aid (FAFSA) is available through PSU.

Highlights

* Try surfing, capoeira, samba dancing, futebol, and regional cooking
* Study permaculture and organic farming
* Trek through both Atlantic and Amazon Rain Forests
* 4/5 weeks of intensive Portuguese study
* Home stays with local families in three distinct regions
* Amazing opportunities with a variety of local NGOs around the country
* Learn how to travel independently and safely
* Develop your leadership skills
* Group sizes no larger than 12 students and 2 leaders
* University credit available through Portland State University
* FAFSA and Federal Financial Aid availability

Travel Types

4th World Studies
BackPacking Abroad
Camping
Dancing
Eco Tours
Ecology
Environmental Studies
Geology
Homestay
Language Immersion
Martial Arts
Student Tours
Surfing
Trekking
Volunteering
Yoga
Cooking
Heritage Tourism
Hiking
Native Culture Studies
Nature Tours
Overland Tours
Off Road / 4X4 Driving
Photography
Rafting
RainForest Tours
Soccer/Football
Sports
Tours

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

None

Type of Programs

Adventure Travel
Community Service / Volunteerism
Cultural Exploration
High School Study Abroad
Language Immersion
Student Tours

Languages

Portuguese
English

Cost in US$:

11,900

Cost Include Description:

International airfare is not included, it is estimated at around 1,300 USD. An additional USD900 fee applies to receive a full semesters worth of college credit through Portland State University.

Credit Available

yes

Volunteer Types

Anthropology
Archaeology
Arts
Building/construction Projects
Childcare/children
Community Development
Conflict Resolution
Consciousness-raising
Cooking
Culture
Eco-tourism
English Teaching
Environment
Festivals
Gardening
Geology
Grassroots Organization
Human Rights
Indigenous Issues
Minority Groups
Music
Organic Farming
Peace
Recreation
Reforestation
Street Kids
Tourism
Volunteering
Athletics
Building Maintenance

Community Centers
Community Health
Community Organizing
Conservation
Digging
Economic Development
Education
Energy
Family Planning
Fixing Fences
Food
Gender Issues
Global Warming
Health
Health Education
Historic Preservation
Home Visit
Homelessness
Health Care
Hospital
Housing
Income-generation
Journalism
Literacy
Medicine
Micro-enterprise
Microcredit
Natural Resources
Nutrition
Organizational Development

Painting
Planting
Popular Education
Population Issues
Primary Education
Public Education
Public Policy
Relief
Renovation
Repairs
Research
Restoration
Marine Conservation
Secondary Education
Self Help
Small Business Development
Social Services, Social Work
Solar & Hydro Projects
Sports
Teaching
Translation
Tree Planting
Tutor
Water
Wildlife Surveying
Women
Youth
Writing

Typical Volunteer

The vast majority of our students are recent high school graduates from all over the USA whom for any variety of reasons foresee the benefit of having a focused, structured, and transformative experience in the "real world" before going off to college. All of our Carpe Diems programs are fully accredited by Portland State University so most students opt to spend their first semester of college earning credits with us, while experiencing life outside of our all to often "cultural bubble" for their first time. Other students come to us who have already spent some time at a university and either found the experience lacking in some way or are desirous of a structured study abroad program. Though the majority of our students are 18 and in their "Gap Year" we often work with sophomores and juniors in college as well.

Age Range

17-23

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

Dormitory
Group living
Home-stays
Other
Guest House
Independent living

Participants Travel to Brazil

in Groups

Application Process Involves

Essay
Phone/Video Interview
Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 business days

Post Services Include

Alumni Network
Exit Debriefing Abroad
Job and Internship Network
Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Carpe Diem Education's Mission Statement

Inspiring growth and transformation through experiential education, community, and intercultural exchange.

Year Founded

1997

Boomers Abroad

Program Photos

Brazil - Self, Spirit, and Volunteering