CIEE: Salvador- Liberal Arts
- Hosted at: Universidade Católica do Salvador
- Location(s): Salvador / Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
CIEE
Put your language studies into action, staying with a host family in a beach-lined big city midway up Latin America’s east coast. Whip your academic language skills into real-world shape during a month long intensive language and culture program. ... read more
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I discovered the meaning of Love through connecting with nature and with everything around us. I reconnected with the ocean and with my roots and my culture. I rediscovered the Peace and Joy in flowing with everything that life brings us. Worthwhile doesn't begin to discover all I gained from this experience. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
YES Caitlin R - Tulane University View Entire Review
I learned a lot, but there are other programs in Brazil that I know I would have enjoyed more. Maya C - University of the Pacific View Entire Review
Extremely worthwhile. Got to see and experience so many things I never would have had the chance to see. I learned a whole new language, picked up some new dance skills, was exposed to new religions, and so much more. Nicole W - Villanova University View Entire Review
Yes, it was worthwhile. Not only did I gain invaluable language skills, I made connections with amazing people who taught me that relaxing can help me expand my potential in every part of my life. I learned how to see the world around me just as it is and not take for granted its beauty. I hope I can go back soon and either cond... Nyamagaga R - Harvard University View Entire Review
Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned a lot about Brazil and a lot of Portuguese that I would not have learned otherwise. I think I also gained some independence. Annalisa - Tulane University View Entire Review
About
Study abroad in Salvador da Bahia and you’ll:
- Learn Portuguese through a four-week intensive language and culture program prior to the semester, followed by semester-long language courses at various levels
- Enroll in CIEE, and Universidade Católica do Salvador (UCSal) courses
- Explore your new home through cultural and educational activities.
- Enjoy an overnight trip to areas of historical and cultural importance in Bahia and beyond; and excursions to explore other parts of Brazil’s distinct Northeast
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Portugese
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Latin American Studies
- Portuguese Language, Literature
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
Minimum GPA:
2.75Website
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CIEE Scholarships
Qualifying programs: all summer, semester or year-long CIEE programs
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Current attendee at an MSI
$2,000 for semester, $1,000 for internship, $500 for summer
Open to all CIEE alum and participants from high school and college study abroad, teach abroad, and tefl certifcations.
$200
Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program. Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served.
$1,000
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Sustainability and the Environment, or Tropical Ecology and Conservation summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs that offer research opportunities. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms for CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni.
10% discount
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Community and Public Health summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Enroll in more than one four-week summer session
20%
Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can receive a GAIN Travel Grant up to $1,000 when they complete their CIEE Scholarships and Grants application by our published deadlines. Gilman Scholarship applicants can receive a CIEE Go Global Grant AND a GAIN Travel Grant totally up to $4,000!
Up to $1,000 per student
CIEE offers substantial grants for students who choose our innovative Open Campus Block program. Available at 13 CIEE Global Institutes around the globe, Open Campus invites students across majors to study in up to three international locations in one semester.
Up to $3,000 per student
To increase access to study abroad by more students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), CIEE will cover 100% of program fees and travel costs for 10 students from 10 different MSIs to participate in an intensive 4-week, 3-credit summer study abroad program. To become a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, students must be nominated and receive letters of recommendation.
100% of program fee and travel costs
Students who enroll in more than one four-week session receive a 20% discount off each additional session.
20% discount
Qualified applicants not chosen for a full fellowship are guaranteed a $1,500 program grant and possible university match, $3,000***
$1,500 per student
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