Floripa is home to over 40 beaches and enjoys a subtropical climate. Florianópolis is renowned for its vibrant culture and nightlife as well as its natural beauty.
As part of the program, students will participate in excursions to the Blumenau & Itajai River Valley, Serra Catarinese, Iguaçu Falls (optional, extra cost), and the Santa Catarina Coast.

Program dates:
5 week option- June 29 - August 3, 2012

7 week option- June 29- August 18, 2012

Eligibility and application process:
This program is open to all students, regardless of their proficiency level. Students will be placed into the appropriate Portuguese language class upon arrival.

Students on judicial probation at the start of the study abroad program will not be allowed to participate; there is an appeal process for those with B-level violations. Click here to read the entire judicial policy.

This program accepts Non-Ohio University students.

Application Deadline


Living arrangements:
Students will live with local host families, giving them a window into Brazilian culture and daily life. Living with a host family also gives students an opportunity to practice and refine their language skills. Host families will provide breakfast and dinner seven days a week, as well as laundry service once a week.

Courses and credits
Students will take a proficiency exam upon arrival and be placed accordingly.

In the 5-week option, all students will take intensive language and culture classes at the Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina.

In the 7-week option, students will take the 5-week program outlined above; following this, students will enroll in a 2-week long intermediate or advanced level Portuguese conversation course.

Undergraduate students will earn 11 credit hours, while graduate students will enroll for 9 credit hours. An elective course in History (taught in English) is also available.

Costs

Student budget worksheet for 5-week option

Student budget worksheet for 7-week option

Additional Information on Ecuador

To learn more about this study abroad destination, please visit the CIA World Factbook. 

Health and safety
Ohio University Office of Education Abroad suggests you follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control for healthy travel to your destination. Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Refer to the State Department site for information related to safety and security at this destination.

Requesting accommodation for disabilities
If you plan to participate in an Ohio University-sponsored study abroad program and wish to request accommodation, you should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to schedule an appointment to complete an Education Abroad Disability Accommodation Request Form. We recommend you do this as early as possible to allow sufficient time to determine what accommodations may be made for this program.  

Entry and exit requirements
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United States. If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now.

Some countries also require a visa to legally enter and reside in the country.  Entry and exit requirements for this country can be found here.  US citizens will not need a visa or other special documents to enter the country for the length of this  program. Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program.  Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Information for Non-US citizens can be found here.  

For more information contact:
Keely Davin
Program Coordinator
WIEC 012
593-1798
davin@ohio.edu

Dr. Betsy Partyka
Department of Modern Languages
Gordy 283
593-2768
partyka@ohio.edu