One week ago, we landed in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I stepped off the plane with endless questions about what lay ahead, and my nerves took over as we departed from the Airport to begin our time in Brazil. Alyssa and I with our host family: Jonatas, Regina, Gabi, and Lucas. Read more…
“As Easy as Rice and Beans” is a popular phrase in Brazil because of how prevalent rice and beans are found on the dinner table. I feel that this phrase describes most of the culture in Brazil. Everyone seems to be much more easygoing than people in the United States. Read more…
I have always dreamt of traveling to another country, but I never thought that I would meet such amazing people as I have in Brazil. My host family has welcomed me into their home, and they have never failed to make me feel like family. I have made countless friends Read more…
When I was young, I followed soccer much more closely than I do now. I had more time on my hands I guess. During that time, I paid more attention to local and national US teams, but I knew that Brazil was the place to be for an unforgettable time. Read more…
I am very well aware of the importance of sustainability in our world. With the current climate crisis and the consumption of products in our world, sustainability is a key factor in the change that needs to occur. In the United States there is a lot more that we need Read more…
By: Alyssa Turner Sunday, May 21 is the first day in which Honors Students were able to spend the entire day with our host families, an experience I am calling “A Day of Togetherness.” Throughout the week, much of the time my host family and I had together was filled Read more…
Our Brazilian host family often refers to “cultural exchange” as the practice of exchanging ideas, emotions, stories, and customs among individuals from diverse backgrounds. Right from the start, we knew our adventure would be brimming with moments of laughter, tears, and treasured memories. We started the day on Wednesday, May Read more…
To the uninitiated, a fractal is a mathematical term that describes a shape formed when a pattern (typically describable with a set of numbers) is allowed to repeat indefinitely. Most commonly, fractals are seen in spirals like the Fibonacci spiral (derived from the Fibonacci sequence) which is seen in pinecones, Read more…
So far in Brazil I have learned a lot! I am constantly trying to step out of my comfort zone even when it may be scary and I am loving it. I am normally a very shy person and really need time to warm up to things in new places Read more…
While driving to campus yesterday, it felt as if my mind was going blank. It didn’t feel real that I was about to fly to a different continent and stay for three weeks. I expected this trip to be challenging, especially since I consider myself a “homebody” and I went Read more…