Study in Brazil

Fairfield University in coordination with the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) of the Department of Education is now offering a study abroad opportunity in Brazil! Fairfield has entered a consortium of universities including Universidade do Amazonas in Amazonas, Brazil and Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fairfield students are eligible to study at our partner institutions, participate in all university-sponsored events and benefit from the expertise of well-recognized faculty abroad. To date Fairfield has sent more than 10 students to study abroad in Brazil and hosted 10 Brazilian students in exchange.

Experience the unique environment and culture
The curriculum at both of our partner institutions will introduce our students to the distinctive Brazilian environment, energetic culture, and vibrant lifestyle. Much of the coursework is accompanied by supporting experiences through faculty led field trips, internships, travel, and independent study. Each student will have the opportunity to explore the Amazon forest, Amazon River region and the beautiful Brazilian coasts through visits with each host institution. Students participating in the program will study one full semester at a Brazilian partner institution and receive Fairfield credit for their course work. A variety of courses are offered at each university and could possibly count for credit toward a student's major, minor, or core curriculum requirements.

The Mirror
On trip to Brazil, econ profs. stay ahead of the curve
Editor's note: This was the first in a series of articles exploring interesting projects that faculty worked on during the summer. Brazil is not the average college professor's first choice of vacation spots. But then again, Dina Franceschi of the economics department is not the average college professor, and this trip was anything but a vacation.
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