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Obrigada – Amy Kovach

Obrigada! Thank you sometimes doesn’t seem like enough. Obrigada isn’t enough to reflect my gratitude for everyone who has helped make this life changing experience possible for these 23 students, but those are the words the English and Portuguese languages Read more…

By Amy Kovach, 4 years4 years ago
Brazil 2019

The Right Attitude – Alexandra Osborne

In general, I have always felt a little under-prepared no matter the circumstances. When we visited the Brazilian side of Iguazu falls, I was totally unprepared, and that was no one’s fault but my own. I was told that we Read more…

By Global Honors, 4 years4 years ago
Brazil 2019

Head in the Clouds – Brittany Szarowicz

When I was very young (maybe five years old?), I rode in my first plane. I don’t think I looked away from the window for the entire flight. All these years later, nothing has changed. I still can’t get over Read more…

By Global Honors, 4 years4 years ago
Brazil 2019

When I Return- Lourdes Sharp

“When you know your history, you have power” -paraphrase from a young student named Jose at University of São Paulo studying to be a historian When I came to visit Roberts as a Senior in High School, I remember seeing Read more…

By Global Honors, 4 years4 years ago
Brazil 2019

A Bittersweet Goodbye – Grace Turner

Saying goodbye is never easy. These past three weeks flew by so fast, I find myself wondering how it’s already time to head back home. A large part of me is reluctant to leave Brazil, yet in the midst of Read more…

By Global Honors, 4 years4 years ago
Brazil 2019

Child-like Wonder – Bailey LaTourette

Today, as one final hurrah abroad, we hiked the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls. It definitely lived up to its legacy of being one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World. Besides the breathtaking views, the falls attract a Read more…

By Global Honors, 4 years4 years ago
Brazil 2019

What Do I Want? – Sylvia Leary

The last few days of my journey have not gone as expected. But looking back, I can see how my choices have made all the difference. I woke up on Tuesday, planning to meet with my group and then present Read more…

By Global Honors, 4 years4 years ago
Brazil 2019

Reminiscência — Gordon La

It was a brief yet intense feeling that awashed me as I alone trod through the crashing waves along the coast of Sao Paulo. The air was fresh and sweet, and it blanketed the mountains and islands till both faded Read more…

By Global Honors, 4 years4 years ago
Brazil 2019

As Pessoas – Tyler Lipina

“Asgard is not a place. It’s a people.” Odin, Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Brazil was truly one of the most beautiful places that I have visited in my life. However, the wonders of nature and the abundance of choices of fruit juices on their Read more…

By Global Honors, 4 years4 years ago
Brazil 2019

Someone worth Missing -Kathryn Krchniak

Tuesday night was our final night with our host families. Tiffany had a meal in mind to make for our family, and she was able to come up with some simple tasks to make it look like I was helping, Read more…

By Global Honors, 4 years4 years ago

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