Above, Rachel O. makes her presentation on the “Sou da Paz,” a NGO that works on reducing levels of violence in Brazil. As part of the Flagship Program, at the end of the year overseas, the students make a presentation about their internship experiences. Cohort 2 presented their capstone research papers in late November, in …
From April 28 to May 10, 2014, the Portuguese Flagship Program Team went to Brazil to visit Cohort 2 in Rio Preto. While there, they met with the overseas team and discussed internship opportunities with the students. The team also observed the students in the classrooms. Afterward, the team evaluated current and future study abroad …
From April 25 to April 27, Cohort 2 students traveled to Rio de Janeiro, one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere. The students visited famous natural settings and landmarks, like the Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) and the Christ, the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor). Besides that, everybody enjoyed much samba and delicious food. …
On March 5, the Cohort 2 of Flagship students were welcomed to the town of São José do Rio Preto. In the evening, a welcome dinner took place in an Italian restaurant in town. On March 6, the students reunited with the Flagship team to get to know the UNESP …
From March 28 to March 30, Cohort 2 students traveled to the city of São Paulo, one of the most important cities of the Americas and home of about 20 million people. The students visited many famous spots like the Museum of Portuguese Language, Vila Madalena and the Paulista Avenue, meeting different people and different cultures …
On February 15th, 2014, the Portuguese Flagship Program (PFP) held the Pre-Departure Orientation for cohort 2 students and parents. The orientation was hosted at Dr. Robert Moser’s house. A lecture was given by Dr. Robert Moser, PFP director, and Fernanda Guida, PFP Brazil internship coordinator. The purpose of this event was to inform students about …
On September 23rd, 2013, the Portuguese Flagship Program sponsored the BSA Lecture Series, an event promoted by the Brazilian Student Association. The lecture, entitled The Federal Rural University of Amazonia: teaching, research and extension for sustainable development in the Brazilian Amazon, introduced to UGA students the Federal Rural University of Amazonia (UFRA) – Brazil, its graduate programs …
On October 28th, 2013, the Portuguese Flagship Program, in cooperation with the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute, featured the film “Noel, Poeta da Vila” at the UGA Tate Center Theater. The feature of the film was followed by a “Samba” presentation performed by Andrea Moreira, a lead dancer from Dance Brasil Entertainment.
The University of Georgia, Tulane University and Vanderbilt University are collaborating to offer a Summer Institute on Brazilian Culture and Portuguese Language. K-12 educators of any discipline and grade-level are welcome to apply to attend this 4 day institute at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, GA. The goal of this institute is to …
For the first time, this Summer 2013, high school students from Georgia and nationally, will be able to participate in a Portuguese summer immersion program at the University of North Georgia’s Federal Service Language Academy in Dahlonega, GA. This three week intensive program in the north Georgia mountains,will provide motivated high school sophomores, juniors, and …