Description

Florianopolis, recognized by Newsweek as one of the 10 most dynamic cities in the world, consistently ranks as one of Brazil's top 5 safest cities. Brazil's most widely read publication, Veja has voted the city as the #1 place to live in Brazil and the #1 destination for young people in Brazil. Florianopolis prides on its exquisite dining and nightlife, untouched nature reserves, innumerable parks, and charming fishing villages that showcase a wealth of landscapes, aromas, and colors.

Florianopolis, the capital of the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, is comprised of one main island and another continental area. Modern and cosmopolitan, yet blessed with tremendous natural beauty, Florianópolis boasts 42 main beaches, rolling mountains in the Atlantic rain forest, soft white sand dunes, and an array of offshore islands.

This Florida State University program is offered in conjunction with the longstanding partnership between the Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL) and International Studies Abroad (ISA). Courses are taught at the UNISUL by host university professors. Students will be registered for Florida State University academic credit as opposed to foreign institution transfer credit; thus, all traditional financial assistance is applicable to the program.

NOTE: Seasons in the southern hemisphere are "opposite" of the northern hemisphere.

Eligibility
This program is open to students with all levels of proficiency in Portuguese. The Portuguese language courses offered for this program are optional unless a student has not had at least a semester of Portuguese language, or the high school equivalent (three years of high school Portuguese).

Housing
Students live in homestays, which include daily breakfast and dinner.