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Day 1 – Emmaline Verratti – Different, and Yet the Same

I had no idea what to expect on any international trip, let alone a trip to São Paulo, Brazil. There is no amount of preparation that can replicate a true culturally immersive experience, which is what I have now been Read more…

By Global Honors, 2 weeksMay 19, 2025 ago
Brazil 2024

Finding Clarity – Emma Orrico – Day 17

Have you ever experienced a moment in life when all of the crazy and chaotic things going on slowly fade away, and you are able to fully focus on the beauty of the world we live in? I don’t think Read more…

By Global Honors, 12 monthsJune 14, 2024 ago
Brazil 2024

Till We Meet Again – Tori Heffner – Day 15

Goodbyes are always difficult but I did not expect leaving my host family and saying goodbye to São Paulo to be so hard. Tuesday night of our third and final week in Brazil carried in these farewells which made leaving Read more…

By Global Honors, 12 monthsJune 14, 2024 ago
Brazil 2024

Connecting Through the Power of Music – Caleigh Schroeder – Day 13

We have been experiencing and learning so much about Brazilian culture, and it is only fitting that we give back to their people. Today, we spent the day giving back to the community. We started our morning at Todo Mundo Read more…

By Global Honors, 12 monthsJune 14, 2024 ago
Brazil 2024

Gratitude and the Three L’s – Dulcinea Moots – Day 15

Admittedly, I wasn’t sure what I was going to talk about going into today since we were mainly traveling! However, the time we spent traveling gave me a lot of time to reflect on my gratitude for everything we experienced Read more…

By Global Honors, 12 monthsJune 14, 2024 ago
Brazil 2024

Keep Me In the Moment – Christina Garber – Day 16

As we drove away from our hotel in the chill of an autumn morning in Foz do Iguaçu, I really felt as though I didn’t even care about seeing the beautiful spectacle that I had been excited about for the Read more…

By Global Honors, 12 monthsJune 7, 2024 ago
Brazil 2024

The Remarkable History Portuguese Language – Kaeleigh Romero – Day 11

In our everyday lives, the rich diversity of language often escapes our notice. Yet behind each language lies a story of the centuries which have shaped it into the vibrant language we recognize today.  The Portuguese language is no different. Read more…

By Global Honors, 12 monthsJune 7, 2024 ago
Brazil 2024

Dogs, A Universal Language- Bryce Myers- Day 14

My host family’s dog, Yoda, changed my Brazilian experience to something familiar even when I felt different. Growing up surrounded by pets, I’ve always found an unexplainable comfort in having a dog around. There’s beauty in walking with them, witnessing Read more…

By Global Honors, 12 monthsJune 7, 2024 ago
Brazil 2024

Resilience and Hope: Navigating Education in Adverse Environments – Melinda Joseph – Day 13

Started in 2001, a community school in a gang-heavy area provides free education and care for children from 4 months to 14 years old. It supports families earning less than 14,000 BRL annually, ensuring even those making less than $400 Read more…

By Global Honors, 12 monthsJune 7, 2024 ago
Brazil 2024

The Bonds That Make Us – Lauryn Beyer – Day 12

Coming to Brazil, I was largely excited about the experience as a whole but honestly highly apprehensive about living with a host family. An array of thoughts plagued me – “what if they don’t like me?”, “what if I do Read more…

By Global Honors, 12 monthsJune 7, 2024 ago

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