I probably first heard it the moment we stepped off the bus to meet our host families on campus in the Rudge Ramos neighborhood of São Bernardo do Campo. Then, it was a little louder around the table at dinner Read more…
Today, I didn’t want to say yes to anything. I was tired, my feet hurt from all the walking tours, and I just wanted to take a nap. So what did I do? I said yes to everything, and it Read more…
All languages are complex, and despite the apparent similarities, all languages are different. It is not easy to learn a different language, but having extraordinary people to help you through the process makes the struggle of learning a new language Read more…
As our first week in Brazil comes to a close, I found myself sitting at the dinner table tired and hungry; after all, making wonderful memories 12 hours a day is sure to make one exhausted and work up an Read more…
After 28 hours of travel, nearly 5,000 miles, and two entire years of anticipation, our group has finally arrived in São Paulo. We have been preparing for this trip these past few years, and although we have studied diligently, I Read more…
I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Matthew 25:35b “Lord of the Rings?! I LOVE Lord of the Rings!” My new friend Camila was practically jumping up and down in her seat with excitement over our mutual interest. Camila, Read more…
To say I was excited before getting to Brazil would be an understatement. However, that level of excitement could not compare to the state of pure awe and amazement I currently find myself in. You might be thinking, how can Read more…
I have traveled a lot in my life. I’ve been on a plane every year and I jokingly refer to the airport as being my third home. Every time I get ready to travel I find myself getting into a Read more…
After arriving in Brazil and taking a very peaceful bus ride to the university, we finally had the moment we had been anticipating for a long time… we got to meet our host families. At first, I was a bit Read more…
I have traveled to seven countries in my lifetime, so traveling to Brazil did not seem intimidating. I was ready for the long plane rides and no sleep, but what was different this time was that I was going to Read more…