Brazil: Anthropology 2025
February 1, 2025; $75
Application fee is non-refundable.
June 24 - July 9, 2025
Brazil stands as South America's most influential nation, renowned for its rich cultural diversity, deep history, and burgeoning economy. It is the fifth-largest country in the world by area and ranks as the seventh most populous. Hosting nearly 20% of the planet's species, Brazil is the most biodiverse country on Earth. Our Summer Semester program will take us to the Brazilian state of Pará, a gateway to the Amazon. Our home base will be in Belém, a historic city where colonial heritage meets modern innovation. During our time there, we will explore how the past shapes the present, challenging stereotypes and misconceptions about Amazonia while gaining insight into emerging sustainability initiatives in both urban and rural Brazil.
To fully appreciate the region's vast cultural diversity, we will delve into the intersections of race, class, and religion as they manifest in language, food, dance, music, and film. Students will have the unique opportunity to engage with local communities and participate in cultural celebrations. As we explore Belém, a dynamic metropolitan hub, we will immerse ourselves in Brazil's vibrant culture, experience life along the river, uncover archaeological treasures, and savor world-class Amazonian cuisine.
Students are required to enroll in the following course for this study abroad program:
ANTH 475R - Current Topics in Anthropology (3 credits)
NOTE: There will be online coursework assigned before and after the travel component of this course throughout the summer semester.
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 Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA in the Spring semester may be withdrawn from their Summer study abroad program (possibly with no refund).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: ANTH 101G; Portuguese language courses strongly recommended.
Physical requirements:
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 housing, excursions, local transportation, and international insurance. The program fee does not include the listed Additional Estimated Costs.
$800
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.
