Brazil: Portuguese Language 2025
February 1, 2025; $75
Application fee is non-refundable.
June 1-28, 2025
Brazil is South America’s most influential country, with a diverse population, rich history, and rising economy. It is the world’s fifth-largest country by area and seventh most populous. Brazil hosts nearly 20% of the world’s species, making it the most biodiverse country in the world. During this Summer Semester program, we will spend four weeks in an immersive environment in Recife. Situated in the Northeast of the country, Recife stands at the crossroads of history—blending its colonial past with modern innovations in information technology and medical treatment facilities.
Together we will research and analyze how the past informs the present as we study how the themes of race, class, and religion in Brazilian society are presented through language, literature, art, architecture, food, dance, music, and film. Students will live with host families and study Portuguese in the morning at ABA Global. The rest of the week we will explore the city and surrounding areas and visit museums and cultural centers while discovering and experiencing Brazil’s vibrant culture. And let’s not forget the world class tropical beaches!
Students are required to enroll in both of the following courses for this study abroad program:
LANG 291R - Appreciation of Brazilian Culture (3 credits)
PORT 490R - Special Topics - Brazilian Cultural Production (3 credits)
NOTE: These are full semester classes. Instruction before and after travel will be conducted via Teams and Canvas.
Course pre-requisites may be waived for students admitted into the study abroad program by the faculty program director
Must be 18 years of age at the time of departure
Minimum G.P.A.: 2.0
Students with Academic Standings registration holds at the time of application received for falling below a 2.0 GPA in the previous semester(s) will not be allowed to study abroad and should not apply. Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA in the Spring semester may be withdrawn from their Summer study abroad program (possibly with no refund).
Course Prerequisites: PORT 1010/1020, or the equivalent, are highly recommended, but students of all language levels are invited to apply
Physical requirements: Frequent walking, occasionally on uneven surfaces and up steep hills; limited wheelchair accessibility.
Study Abroad typically involves a lot of walking! Make sure that you will be able to walk long distances over uneven surfaces.
Travel during the summer in foreign countries can be uncomfortably hot and humid. Air conditioning is not always available.
Students on study abroad must be able to independently navigate in a foreign country and be able to follow specific instructions. This may include figuring out and using public transportation, making their way through airports, negotiating large crowds, and making smart decisions related to their own safety in unfamiliar circumstances.
*Accessibility services vary from country to country. Contact the Office of Education Abroad if you require such services. Students with significant physical or mental health needs should discuss their suitability for study abroad travel with their medical professional, UVU Student Health Services, UVU Accessibility Services, and/or family before making the decision to apply.
The program fee covers some breakfasts and dinners, excursions, tuition and materials at local language school, and international insurance. The program fee does not include the listed Additional Estimated Costs.
$1800
The student is responsible for these additional costs:
Students over the age of 73 at the time of travel may be required to purchase a supplemental international health and evacuation insurance plan through GeoBlue (approx $200-$500+)
Students should be prepared to pay out-of-pocket for travel disruptions including lost luggage, possible COVID tests or quarantine stays if required by the host country for entry or exit, missed flights, etc.
All students are required to pay a $75 non-refundable application fee .
*UVU study abroad tuition is charged as an additional study abroad fee in your student account. It is separate from the study abroad program fee and regular UVU summer tuition. It is not factored into the "equal payment" calculation of the UVU Tuition Table. Study Abroad students are advised to only take study abroad courses during the block of their study abroad program.
There are some scholarship opportunities that are available from UVU and nationally. These scholarships are competitive and have varying application dates. Please click here for more information.
Pell Grants and Student Loans may be applied to the program, based on eligibility. Speak to the UVU Study Abroad Advisor (LA 209) and a Financial Aid Advisor for more information (BA 105).
UVU Faculty/Staff Dependent Tuition Waiver benefits may not be used to pay for study abroad tuition or fees.
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Students are strongly encouraged to read the U.S. State Department’s country information webpage for the most up-to-date information on travel advisories, entry, exit, and visa requirements, safety, security, health, and other important travel factors.
