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Class Status Eligibility: Sophomore Housing Options: Homestay
Minimum Required GPA: 2.5 Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, International Affairs, Latin American Studies, Portuguese, Urban Studies - Urban Planning
Program Model: Third Party Provider Provider: CIEE
Program Description:

Summer Intensive Language + Culture

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

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Program Overview

This summer, learn Portuguese where the action is: Rio de Janeiro! Make impressive strides, taking intensive language lessons at one of five levels and living with a Brazilian family. With the hum of daily life in Rio, plus exciting excursions, you’ll have the summer of a lifetime.

Unique Experiences

SET YOURSELF UP

for a successful semester at a Brazilian university.

FAST-FORWARD

your language skills with an intensive course designed for international students.

LIVE

in one the world’s most beautiful urban settings, and the epicenter of Latin America’s largest, fastest-growing economy.

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Excursions & Activities

Activities vary but could include these and more:

  • Catching facts tourists often miss on a guided tour of the city.
  • Exploring national museums and historic neighborhoods.
  • Attending a soccer match to see why Brazilians are mad for football.
  • Experiencing Rio’s rich and diverse arts culture during festivals.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Two-day orientation – an introduction to Brazilian culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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Financial Information

Policy on Institutional Scholarships
Institutional scholarships are not applied to study abroad costs. We strongly encourage students to apply for scholarships to fund study abroad. Please visit the scholarships page to learn more about scholarships, or see the director of International Education.

For Students Studying Abroad with External Providers during the Spring and Summer 2020 
Morehouse College students will be required to pay our preferred providers directly for all experiences. However, please be advised that we have featured programs from our preferred providers listed on this site, which we have vetted for quality, safety, and cost. While students are not required to choose one of the featured experiences, they are strongly encouraged to do so. Students will enroll at Morehouse. All tuition and fees will be payable to the College. All payments (including financial aid) will be applied to the student’s account at the College and the student will pay the provider directly. Any balance owed to the provider will be the responsibility of the student. Any overpayment to Morehouse College will be refunded.

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 03/02/2026 03/23/2026 TBA TBA