Instead of gaining a secondhand knowledge from textbook and reading, I was able to learn about their music, their dance, their food by experiencing them myself.

The curriculum challenged us to think outside of our typical western education, while being able to leave the classroom witness what we were just learning about.

I definitely grew to be more culturally aware and stepped out of my comfort zone during this immersive program.

I had no knowledge on many things related to Brazil before the trip and after having spent some time there it already feels like another home.