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4.41 / 5 based on 83 reviews

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Janine L
Languages
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Portuguese
How much did you improve your Portuguese?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
After spending just six months in Brasil, I was speaking the language extremely well, thanks to constant interaction with other people.
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Janine L
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Excellent practice of language and culture aquisition
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Personal comments
USP is an excellent university with extensive facilities in all departments.
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Sansana
Languages
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Portuguese
How much did you improve your Portuguese?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Great language, it's worth to learn Portuguese! You'll get easily in contact with people, and will get a totally great Brazil-experience
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jacinto p
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Natural Sciences, PhD, PhD scollarship
Overall
I wish I had known...
There are cold days in winter. But not too many.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Even when this is not MIT it's better than I expected.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I think nowadays Brazil is the best choice for doing science in South America.
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“USP The best among the best”
Luccas P
Italy, Graduate
, 2018
Overall
The best college in South America, best teachers as Supreme Court judges or CEOs
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Pros
simply the best
Cons
hard to get in

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Elise G
IAE Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, Bayonne, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a very good university in South America, one of the bests.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Too many things to say...
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