C.V. Starr – Middlebury School in Latin America

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Location:

Florianópolis, Brazil (Population: 400,000)

Description:

The program in Florianópolis, Brazil is an excellent program for someone seeking the experience of taking courses alongside local university students. Direct enrollment in the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina allows for complete immersion in the language and culture, as well as offering a wide variety of course options. Highlights of the program are courses taught in Portuguese, internship opportunities in many fields, housing with local families, and the experience of living in this smaller, but culturally rich and beautiful city of Brazil.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

Middlebury College

Website:

C.V. Starr – Middlebury School in Latin America


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Language Requirements

Required: 2 years of college level Portuguese, or the equivalent, and a B average in language courses

Northwestern Requirements

  • Recommended: If you think you might declare a major or minor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, either before studying abroad or once you return, meet with a study abroad adviser in the Department before you leave. To arrange an appointment, please call 847-491-8249.

Academic Specialties

Sociology, history, political science, literature, philosophy, and geography.

Course Type

Direct enrollment in courses at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, a required writing course, and an optional internship.

Additional Information

  • All students are highly encouraged to participate in a for credit internship while on the program.
  • Volunteer opportunities available.
About the Terms of Study:
  • Fall Semester is early August to early December (Fall Quarter).
  • Spring Semester is March/April to early August (Winter/Spring Quarters).
  • Inquire with the Study Abroad Office regarding Full Year dates.

Housing

Home stays

Program Costs

Fall 2009: $20,215

  • This includes the estimated cost of tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses and SAAF. The sample costs provided are for the fall term; for other terms and for the most current cost, contact the sponsoring organization.

Application Requirements

Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:

  1. Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard. Call 847-467-6400 or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and netID) to register for this quiz.
  2. After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application it is not available online.

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

  1. Middlebury program application, available on the Middlebury web site.
  2. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.