SAN PEDRO DA ALDEIA
A Portuguese Language and Culture Program led and taught by Dr. Regina Castro McGowan, Director of the Minor in Portuguese Language and Lusophone Cultures at The City College of New York.
Portuguese Language and Culture in São Pedro da Aldeia, Brazil
Summer 2025 | Program Dates: July 8 to July 29, 2025 | Credits: 6 (PORT 32200 and PORT 40100)
Learn Portuguese and the culture of one of the most beautiful and historically significant coastal cities in southeast Brazil. São Pedro da Aldeia, founded in 1617, is located in the Lake Region of the state of Rio de Janeiro, two and a half hours outside of the city of Rio. São Pedro is situated on Lake Araruama, one of the largest saltwater lakes in the world.
In this study abroad program, students will be immersed in the Portuguese language in classroom activities, cultural sightseeing, and interaction with the local community. Students will learn about the arts, culture, history, and literature of São Pedro da Aldeia and the Lake Region of Brazil. The program is led and taught by Dr. Regina Castro McGowan, Director of the Minor in Portuguese Language and Lusophone Cultures at The City College of New York.
Before you go check the helpful links below:
Center for Disease Control- Check for any travel notices. 
U.S. Department of State International Travel- Learn more about your destination. Consulate General of Brazil- Pay your reciprocity fee here or find out more information on visas.
Important Dates (mandatory meetings):
- Deadline for all Application Materials: April 2nd, 2025
- Interview with Study Abroad: April 15-18, 2025 (TBD)
- Pre-Departure Orientation: May 9th, 2025 (TBD)
- Deadline for payment of Program costs: May 23th, 2025 (TBD)
Costs
CCNY Tuition: 6 Credits
Program Cost: $1,000.00
Airfare: $1,200 (Estimated)
*Program cost does not include airport pick-up, and/or meals.
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