CIEE: Salvador - Summer Intensive Language and Culture
- Hosted at: Universidade Católica do Salvador
- Location(s): Salvador / Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Looking to develop a higher level of Portuguese language fluency, and a critical appreciation of Brazilian life and society in an important city of Afro-Brazilian culture? Come to Salvador da Bahia!Coupling a four-week, rigorous language program w... read more
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yes AJA P - University of Oregon View Entire Review
Yes! My portuguese improved drastically and I learned so much from the lens of people living a completely different life than the one I know in the United States. The best part is that locals were open and welcoming to me and my desire to learn. Salvador in general, despite cited safety issues, made me feel so welcome and warm t... Iris L - Harvard University View Entire Review
Yes, I learned that I can adapt to any surroundings. Danielle C - University of Minnesota - Twin Cities View Entire Review
About
Coupling a four-week, rigorous language program with exciting cultural immersion activities, studying abroad in Salvador da Bahia offers an amazing opportunity for students looking for a short-term study abroad option.
Study abroad in Brazil and you will:
- Learn Portuguese while gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural distinctions of Brazil’s northeastern coastal region
- Immerse yourself in Brazilian life through a homestay
- Explore your new home through cultural and educational activities. You'll visit the museum of Afro-Brazilian history and a Candomblé house, attend music, capoeira, and dance performances and a soccer game, participate in a percussion class, and more
- Overnight trip to Praia do Forte to visit Garcia D”Avila Castle, explore the Sapiranga ecological reserve and visit the TAMAR , an important sea turtle project.
- Plus, you’ll gather at the Museum of Modern Art with CIEE staff and your host families for a live jam session by local musicians
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Summer
Instruction Language(s):
- Portugese
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Latin American Studies
- Portuguese Language, Literature
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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