Brazilian Student Visit

January 31 - February 13, 2016, US-Brazil Connect will host the top 5% of Brazilian students from the Conexão Mundo Program.  The selection process is highly competitive and the trip is both an honor and a unique opportunity for each of the students. Families, organizations, and schools help make the Brazilian student visit a remarkable cross-cultural education experience for some of Brazil’s best students.

The trip is designed to:

• Provide a dynamic educational experience for the Brazilian students which includes activities emphasizing technology, industry, science, culture and history.

• Provide exposure to the American education system and provide an opportunity for Brazilian students to meet American peers via programming with a local school partner.

• Continue to support the Brazilian students’ English-language learning in an immersion environment.

• Honor and celebrate the Brazilian students’ achievement and to further their personal and professional development.

• Provide an interesting and enjoyable experience for the Brazilian students which includes various social and fun activities.

• Cultivate increased interest in and knowledge about Brazil in various US cities, communities and institutions.  

Community Partners

As a part of the Brazilian student visit, US-Brazil Connect partners with local schools and organizations to host a group of approximately 10 Brazilian delegates.  The exchange brings cultural diversity to campuses and organizations, while building relationships that last a lifetime.  

US-Brazil Connect is proud to announce our partnership with the following schools and organizations for the 2016 visit:

Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS)

Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS)  Montbello

East High School

Foothill Elementary

George Washington High School

Highline Academy

Monarch High School

Oracle

Palomino Park

SkyView Academy

South High School

“My students and their families loved making new friends and getting to share their favorite parts of Colorado with our Brazilian students.  The world became a little smaller and more wonderful, and everyone left with new dance moves and new friends.  Parents and students are already asking about hosting next year!” -Samantha Johnson, Educator at Boulder High School

Become a Host Family

Brazilian student delegates stay with host families for their week visit to further their understanding of day-to-day American life and share Brazilian culture.  Host families are supported by a US-Brazil Connect staff member who is available 24 hours daily.

Living with a host family gives students the opportunity to experience a new culture and further develop language and cross-cultural skills that will serve them throughout their lives.  In return, the host family benefits from the opportunity to learn more about Brazil.  It enriches the lives of their family members and presents the chance to create meaningful new relationships.   

“We absolutely loved our experience and our Brazilian student Demilson and his friends. In a few short weeks, we developed a relationship that will last a lifetime.  My kids miss their ‘big brother’ Demi quite a bit.  I am so thankful for getting to know him and continuing to maintain this international relationship.” - Bonansinga Family of Denver

Higher Education Partners

Universities and colleges have partnered with US-Brazil Connect to receive a group of 10 -20 Brazilian technical students for one day during their visit.  The visit provides the opportunity for colleges and universities to:

• Promote their school with Brazilian students and faculty members.

• Boost campus cultural diversity and create more open minded and well-rounded students.  

• Participate in a unique cross-cultural experience that is a lot of fun for everyone.  

Our current university and college partners for 2016:

Metropolitan State University Denver

University of Colorado Denver

Anschutz Medical Campus

University of Colorado Boulder

Colorado College

Community College of Aurora

Colorado State University

Colorado Heights University

ALCOA Foundation - Sustainability in Careers Event at Colorado School of Mines

Business Partners

Brazilian student delegates are technical students in their hometowns in Brazil and have a strong focus on the STEM studies.  As part of the visit sponsored by the Brazilian Confederation of Industry, delegates visit local businesses to learn more about industry on a global scale.

The visit provides business the opportunity to receive a group of 10-20 students to:

Expose leading Brazilian students and faculty to your company.

Raise awareness of your company with the Brazilian Confederation of Industry.

Promote your products and services.

Engage in a cross-cultural experience that is a lot of fun for everyone!

Our current business partners for 2016:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Consolidated Mutual Water Company (CMWC)

Lockheed Martin

Volunteer

US-Brazil Connect is looking for volunteers during the student visit. If you would like to join students during their activities, help with the parties or get involved in any other way, please sign up and we will be in touch.

For more information please email Exchange Visit Coordinator Tracy Simpson, [email protected].