Hello all! It's been awhile since I last posted; there's been so much going on here. Between classes, traveling, and my never ending karate shenanigans, the month of March has passed far too quickly. As I've mentioned before, the Flagship Program provides many opportunities for us to travel around Brasil on cultural trips. Our first …
Month: March 2019
Let’s go camping!
Our first cultural trip was a camping excursion to the Serra Cerrado, which is a large mountain in the neighboring city of Prados. Throughout the semester, the Flagship Program sends us on a variety of trips to explore Brasil. The local trips are open to all current exchange students. This first trip to the mountain …
Carnaval 2 ways
Way #1 - Traditional Carnaval Carnaval is a nationwide celebration that usually happens in February. Although the actual holiday is a single day, the festivities here in Brasil last for an entire week or more. The tradition of Carnaval originated from the Christian religion in Europe during the 1600s as an opportunity to let loose …
Back to School…Brasil Style
Classes have been in session for two weeks now. As usual, these first few days have been a blur of getting lost, forgetting to eat properly, and feeling sufficiently overwhelmed as my brain shifts back into school mode. Just like any other semester at UGA, these weeks are some of the hardest as I transition …
Brasil 2019 