Yesterday, we had our first Portuguese lesson here in São Paulo. As a result, I gained confidence in my Portuguese skills and was feeling muito proficiente (very proficient). Our host family arranged for a driver to pick us up to take us to UMESP, who speaks very little English. He asked Read more…
What are some of the things that come to mind when you think of the word “grandma”? Perhaps you have many wonderful memories of being spoiled with a never ending supply of food and the occasional (and by occasional, I mean frequent!) gift at the most random of times. As Read more…
Whoa what a busy day! It’s hard to believe we’ve only been here three days, it seems like at least a week! This morning we had a cooking class where we learned how to make Galinhada and Brigadeiro, which were delicious! I think peanut brigadeiro is my new favorite sweet. Read more…
If someone asked me the best thing about Brazil, it would definitely be the people. They are so kind, welcoming, and hospitable. BUT, a very, very close second in the ranking of my favorite parts of Brazil so far is the food. Brazilian food is some of the best I’ve Read more…
“Oui!” I said, nodding my head enthusiastically to the cashier’s question. She looked at me with a puzzled look, and any small hopes I had of at least pretending to look like I knew what was happening were completely shattered. Realizing my mistake, I corrected myself and responded with “sim,” Read more…
It’s still hard to believe that we’re actually here! I think in these last couple of days almost all of us have had this surreal feeling that we can’t believe we’re finally in Brazil. In some ways, it doesn’t feel too different. We are together with many of our friends, Read more…
We are here! We are soaking up every moment of our trip so far. To be honest, I was having a really hard time saying goodbye to my boyfriend, family, and friends when we left for Toronto yesterday. I have never traveled without my family before, and I have never Read more…
Boa Dia from Sao Paulo, Brazil! Wow, it is hard to believe we are more than 5000 miles away from home in a strange place and a strange land. Looking out the window of our plane as we arrived yesterday morning, it was incredibly apparent just how big the world Read more…
After boarding the “Missing Linq” bus, we’re happy to report we’ve arrived safely in Sao Paulo, Brazil! It was exhilarating to watch this journey through the eyes of our students! From first flights to first field tests of their Portuguese, this was just the beginning of many new experiences. One Read more…
Three years ago I was sitting in a classroom in what is now Smith Hall with a team of faculty members tasked with redesigning the Honors Program at Roberts Wesleyan College. We discussed many options, but we all agreed on a Global focus. After a semester-long development process and an exploration trip Read more…
