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Race, History & Health in Brazil (Outgoing Program) Featured: Print  Share
  • Locations: Salvador, Brazil
  • Program Terms: Winter Break
  • Restrictions: KU applicants only
  • Program Cost: Winter Break
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter Break 2027 10/01/2026 10/15/2026 01/03/2027 01/17/2027
IMPORTANT DATE INFORMATION: In order to arrive in Brazil on January 3rd, students will depart the U.S. on January 2nd. Students will depart Brazil on January 17th and arrive in the U.S. on January 18th.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Coordinator: Mari Keyser
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Eligibility: 2.5 GPA
Open to Non-KU students: YES Open to graduate students: YES
Click here for a definition of this term Fulfills KU Core Advanced Education Goal 4.2 - Culture and Diversity: NO
Program Description:


Funding your Study Abroad Program

KU Study Abroad can do personalized financial aid and scholarship advising for students.  Please visit 108 Lippincott Hall or call 785-864-3742 to set up an appointment.  KU students who qualify for financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Federal Grants, and KU or outside scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a study abroad program.  
 
KU Study Abroad supplemental scholarships are available to KU degree seeking students. Applications are available online. The scholarship application deadline is March 1 for Summer, March 15th for Fall and Academic Year programs and October 1 for Spring, Winter Break and Spring Break programs.
 
For additional scholarship opportunities visit:  www.studyabroad.ku.edu/other-scholarship-opportunities


Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to complete several documents for each study abroad application.  Below is a list of documents that will need to be completed for an application.

        a. Statement of Purpose
        b. Verification of Minimum GPA Requirement
        c. Unofficial Transcript or Advising Report
        d. 1 Recommendation
        e. Authorization to Release Student Information
        f. Student Conduct Verification
        g. Financial Aid Questionnaire

For more detailed information about the application process, please visit our Application Process page.



Program Ratings:
Overall Experience:
1 2 3 4 5
Academic Experiences:
1 2 3 4 5
Cultural Experience:
1 2 3 4 5
Overall Experience:
1 2 3 4 5
Academic Experiences:
1 2 3 4 5
Cultural Experience:
1 2 3 4 5
Program Reviews:
Winter Break 2024 Participant
In general, I think the study of Afro-Brazilian culture firsthand is incredibly important because it gives students insights into their own cultures while also broadening their horizons and exposing them to another culture that was shaped in very unique ways. Moreover, I would advise future students to take the program seriously, enjoy the experience, and make sure to bring lots of sunscreen.

Winter Break 2023 Participant
I found living with my host family as the most rewarding experience because I had the opportunity to be fully immersed within the culture and the language. I felt at a home away from home!

Winter Break 2024 Participant
I found the cultural aspects of the program the most rewarding. In essence, I thought the exposure to Afro-Brazilian culture through food, art, dance, activity, architecture, religion, and lectures was incredibly immersive and rewarding. Moreover, I found the trips to the Kaonge Quilombo and those to NGOs incredibly insightful and rewarding due to the multitude of activities and in-person interactions. I also enjoyed visiting both the temples and the churches.

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