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Accounting, Anthropology, Culture, Drama/Theater/Performing Arts, Economics, Geography, History, Hotel Management, International Relations, Journalism, Latin American Studies, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Social Sciences/Sociology, Tourism
This program offers a wide variety of courses in anthropology, architecture, art and film, biological sciences, Brazilian culture, business, communications, dramatic arts, economics, geography, geological sciences, history, linguistics, literature, math, physical sciences, Portuguese, sociology, Spanish, and urban planning.
This program offers direct enrollment in one of Brazil's major universities. A required intensive language and culture program is offered at the beginning of each semester. Following this course, you will enroll in regular university courses for which you meet the prerequisites. There are a wide variety of courses available, including a beginning-level Portuguese course, designed for advanced-level Spanish speakers who have not previously studied Portuguese. Internship and/or independent study opportunities (for credit) are available for students who stay for an academic year. Further information about the range of courses on this program can be found at the CIEE website.
Prerequisites At least 4 semesters of college-level Spanish and/or 2 semesters of college-level Portuguese.
Education Abroad Credits You will receive credit for all academic courses taken at this institution, and all of your grades from abroad will count toward your Penn State cumulative GPA. You may not take any courses overseas of a Pass/Fail basis.
To see what kind of credit students in past semesters have received for courses taken on this program, visit the CIEE Sao Paulo Course Equivalency List. Keep in mind you will need to complete the course equivalency process once you have been accepted to your program and after you have completed your registration abroad. To obtain specific instructions on this process visit our Course Equivalencies page.
Housing and Meals Your housing will be arranged by CIEE. You will live in a homestay, where some meals may be provided; other meals may be purchased at local cafes or restaurants.
Program Costs For more information on program costs, please be sure to review the Budget Sheets listed above. These budget sheets include information on costs that are billable to the bursar bill, as well as estimated additional costs. Costs vary by program, so it is important to review this information carefully.
Financial Aid & Scholarships Penn State students studying through Education Abroad can use most components of their existing financial aid packages toward the cost of study abroad. This may include federal and state grants, VA educational benefits, federal student loans, and University scholarships and grants. Notable exceptions include work-study awards and some athletic scholarships.
The University Office of Global Programs also administers a number of grants and scholarships, including the Whole World Scholarship. Eligibility is based on academic excellence and/or financial need. There is also funding available for study abroad programs in diverse locations and for students from diverse backgrounds. In most cases, applicants should have a current year FAFSA on file with the Office of Student Aid. Funding opportunities may also be available through Penn State academic departments. For detailed information on financial aid and scholarship opportunities and application procedures, please see Finances.
For More Information For more information about this program and education abroad at Penn State, we encourage you to meet with our Peer Advisers. These study abroad returnees can explain program options, give an overview of the education abroad process, as well as provide information about his/her program. If you're not at University Park, contact your Campus Global Representative. To learn more about the specifics of this program, schedule an appointment with Whitney Strickler, the education abroad adviser for this program.
For the inside scoop on life in a foreign country, be sure to check out the GeoBlogs of Penn State students currently studying abroad.
How to Apply If
you would like to participate on this study abroad program, you will
need to apply to Penn State Education Abroad by clicking the "Apply Now"
button at the top of this page. You must complete the following
materials in your application:
Education Abroad Questionnaire
1 academic recommendation
Signature Documents
Visit the How to Apply section of our website for more information.
Please note that you will also be instructed to
complete an application with CIEE as a part of your Penn State
application. Applications open approximately one year before the program
term begins.
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