If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Brazil, the Amazon, and Climate Change
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Sao Paulo, Sorocaba, and Manaus, Brazil
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| Course # |
SA 11003
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2025 |
05/18/25 to 05/31/25
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed
Program Description
Brazil has a long record of global leadership on the climate crisis—and a long list of vulnerabilities to climate change. In this Maymester program, students will witness both of these first-hand as they travel to Brazil to study the causes and consequences of climate change and to explore solutions. During the first week, students will study under Dr. Danilo Aguiar and faculty at the Federal University of São Carlos (State of São Paulo) through lectures, field trips, and workshops, and experience cultural immersion through homestays. They will learn alongside Brazilian peers, expanding their perspectives on the climate crisis and offering opportunities for intercultural exchange. During the second week, the program moves to Manaus in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest to explore the role of rainforests in climate change mitigation. This Amazon adventure includes three days of camping and exploration in the world’s largest tropical rainforest. Students will prepare for this Maymester experience through an independent study the spring, second-8 weeks, focused on theories and concepts related to climate change.
Academic Credit
Number of Credit: 3 HONR credits (+1 HONR pre-departure credit in Spring 2025 during the second 8 weeks)
The course completed through this program fulfills the university core requirement for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS).
Eligibility
Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
All students participating in a departmental program will complete a pre and post assessment as part of program completion.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Estimated $2,900, which includes the study abroad administrative fee, insurance, breakfasts and some dinners, activities, entry fees, speakers, ground transportation, and airport transfers.
International airfare and some meals are not included in the program fee.
The estimated cost of this program has been reduced through generous support from the John Martinson Honors College.
Please do NOT make any financial commitments toward the program (such as purchasing airfare) until instructed by the program leader.
John Martinson Honors College (JMHC) Global Enrichment Award
Students in good standing in the JMHC can apply for a Global Enrichment Award of up to $1,500 to use toward the program cost. Please contact Nathan Swanson (swanso64@purdue.edu) with questions.
Giant Leaps Scholarship
Participants who are US citizens or permanent residents are strongly encouraged to apply for the Giant Leaps Scholarship through the MyStudyAbroad system. Giant Leaps awards are based on total family income and require having a FAFSA on file. For this Spring Break program, participants are eligible for the following amounts of scholarship funding, which can be applied to the program fee billed by Purdue but also expenses like airfare.
- Total family income of $75,000 or less: $1000 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $75,001 to $100,000: $700 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $100,001 to $125,000: $500 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $125,001 to $150,000: $200 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $150,001 or greater: Ineligible
For complete details on eligibility, application procedures, and deadlines, please visit https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/aid/details.cfm?scholarid=228. Additional financial aid information can be found below!
Experiential Education Scholarship
The Office of Experiential Education has financial support available for students participating in experiential education opportunities. Funds can be used for educational expenses incurred while participating in experiential education. Students must be participating in an experiential education opportunity offered by Purdue University. All funds will be applied through the Financial Aid system. See here for more information and application link: https://www.purdue.edu/gpp/sa/financialresources/general/experiential-education.html.
Eligibility
- Must be a Purdue West Lafayette or Indianapolis undergraduate or PharmD degree-seeking student
- In good academic standing
- Enrolled full-time or part-time for Purdue courses for the term in which the scholarship is received
- Meet financial aid citizenship requirements
Application Deadline
Applications accepted on rolling basis until program is filled.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
