Public Policy Immersion Program in Brazil: Learning from Community Service
The purpose of the Public Policy Immersion Program is to expose students to the complexity of the challenges and opportunities faced by Latin America’s largest democracy by giving them an opportunity to undertake meaningful community service projects in São Paulo, the country’s cultural and industrial capital. A select group of Harvard College students will be chosen to work as volunteers in carefully selected organizations in metropolitan São Paulo.
Program Dates: June 7th to August 6th, 2010
Eligibility: Continuing Harvard College students in good academic standing with a minimum of intermediate Portuguese (Portuguese Cb or higher). Fluent or native Spanish speakers may also apply. Students need to be prepared to work in Portuguese on arrival. Applicants from all concentrations are welcome.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 12th, 2010
Cost: The fee for participation in the program in São Paulo is $3,000 (including a $100 non-refundable deposit). This fee will cover programmatic activities for eight weeks. Students are responsible for paying airfare and incidental expenses.
Host Families: Participants in the program have the opportunity to live with Brazilian host families and to learn first-hand why Brazil has a well-earned reputation for the kindness and receptiveness of its people.
Past Summer Programs in Brazil
>> 2009 Public Policy Immersion Program
>> 2008
>> 2007
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact Marina de Moura (demoura@fas.harvard.edu)