Brazil: My Why

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While studying abroad in Brazil I was always asked “Out of all places WHY BRAZIL”?

In the duration of my abroad experience in Brazil, I was not only in full adjustment mode, but I was often in high intensity situations (adjustment was hard!) that  often made me forget my why. I often stated  “Well because not many people come to Brazil”. This, I still believe to be true, but there is so many other reason why I chose to study in Brazil. Watch my video (https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SOuwqwCoSo&t=1s) for why I chose Brazil. By doing so you will see some of my adventures and hear my story.

I miss Brazil so much and will definetly go back! Thank you FEA for helping my dreams come true.

Shamira Quiรฑones

Shamira Quiรฑones

*CIEE Scholarship <i>Hello in your host country language</i>: Ola and Hola <i> University</i>: University of Illinois at Chicago <i>Expected graduation year</i>: 2018 <i>Destination</i>: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil & Buenos Aires, Argentina & Santiago, Chile <i>Program Provider</i>: CIEE <i>Major / Minor</i>: Public Policy <i>Language of Study</i>: Portuguese <i>Demographic background</i>: First-generation, Afro-Latina <i>Future career aspirations</i>: Education Policy Maker <i>Top 3 goals for study abroad</i>: Comparison Analysis of the education structures; To dive into Afro-Latino culture to further explore my identity; To continue the legacy of my ancestors.