Brazil: Winter Field Study
BUS 390F: Brazil - Culture, Society, and Business
Spend your winter break and escape the colder weather by visiting and learning in beautiful Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This experiential learning field trip focuses on societal, cultural, and business aspects of Brazil, namely in and around Rio de Janeiro. Through readings, lectures, discussions and site visits, the course explores challenges and opportunities for Brazilian people, their government, and their firms. During the trip, we will meet with business owners in Rio de Janeiro and visit many businesses (such as Grupo Globo and the DARA Institute), view popular national sites (such as Christ the Redeemer Statue, Museu do Amanha) and enjoy beautiful beaches (Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches) while immersing ourselves in Brazilian society and culture. Students will learn about the historical importance of our western hemisphere neighbors and experience firsthand business practices in a foreign country. Students will also gain the opportunity to practice and improve their intercultural communication skills and business etiquette while networking with professionals around Rio.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Program Details
- Program Leader: Kip Kiefer
- Program Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Tentative Travel Dates: January 2 – 10, 2025
- Credit: 2 credits – Credit/No Credit
- Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing; Holt students preference
- Course Requirements: Pre-departure meeting, readings, lectures, discussions, self-reflection, and final paper
- Anticipated Number of Students: 14
- Estimated Program Fee: $3,950
- Program Fee Includes: Tuition, housing, all meals, program administration, emergency insurance, on-site activities and receptions, in-country transportation.
- Estimated Additional Costs: Total $1,350 - Round-trip airfare to/from Orlando International Airport (MCO) $1,000-$1,200, passport $195 for new passports, visa $81, transportation to/from Orlando International Airport (MCO) various, personal expenses $112.
- Visa: Not required for U.S. citizens
- Special Notifications: This field study involves extensive walking and some strenuous activities such as hiking and stairs. This program may include travel to some locations by buses, trains, and sky trams and sometimes by large bodies of water. Those with severe motion sickness issues, fear of heights or of water, may find this to be an issue. Diet constraints may exist or can be difficult to maintain in Brazil. Please contact IP for more information.
- Please Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
- Please Note: Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates, and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.
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