Chile & Brazil 2025 Summer Study Tour

santiago, chile & sao paulo, brazil

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啵啵直播秀 Description

The Field Experience in International Economics (Chile & Brazil) course is an instruction and tour program that studies production and allocation of resources in Chile and Brazil. The course focuses on business and economic development in Chile and Brazil by looking at organization frameworks related to resource allocation in these countries. The program also focuses on the role of international economy and the importance of cultural differences in business development and practices. At the undergraduate level the course number is ECO 4955 ant at the graduate level the course is ECO 6958.

啵啵直播秀 Dates and Deadlines:
Term	Year	Application Deadline (or as space permits)	Start Date/Check-in	End Date/Check-out
Summer	2025	March 18, 2025	June 03, 2025	June 12, 2025

啵啵直播秀 fee payment deadline: See details below in program cost section. 啵啵直播秀 fees cannot be deffered. Plan accordingly.听

Information Sheet
Open to	Economics & Business Majors and Minors (Juniors and Seniors)
Language of Instruction	English
Level of Study	Undergraduate and Graduate
Credit Offered	3-6 FAU credits
啵啵直播秀 Primary Subject	Economics
Sponsoring College	College of Business

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啵啵直播秀 Course Offerings:

Undergraduate Students: Choose one or two of the courses below:

ECO 4955: International Economics Field Experience Tour (3 credits)
ECO 4915: Directed Independent Research (3 credits)

Graduate Students: Choose one or two of the courses below:

ECO 6958: International Economics Field Experience Tour (3 credits)

啵啵直播秀 Eligibility & Requirement

Must have a 2.25 overall GPA at the time of application for undergraduate 啵啵直播秀; 3.00 overall GPA at the time of application for graduate 啵啵直播秀
Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
Must be eligible to take FAU courses during the study abroad program term
See Policies & Procedures page for more information

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Contact a program leader for information on the academic course offerings and program itinerary. The individuals listed below will be leading the program in Italy.	For information on the study abroad application, contact the Education Abroad Advisor listed below.听
Primary Faculty Leader: Dr. Rupert Rhodd, rhodd@fau.edu听	Brendan Richardson, Associate Director, Education Abroad
Co-Faculty Leader: Dr. Monica Escaleras, mescaler@fau.edu听	Phone number: 561-297-3227
听	Email: brichardson@fau.edu听

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Location

Santiago is the largest city in Chile while also serving as the capital. It is the country鈥檚 economic and cultural centre and principal industrial city, producing textiles, footwear, and foodstuffs. The city boasts a cosmopolitan cultural life and is the home of the University of Chile.

This massive megalopolis of more than 20 million people makes S茫o Paulo one of the largest cities by population in the world. S茫o Paulo is characterized by its trademark wide avenues and uniquely designed skyscrapers, which showcase its modern appearance. Whether you're interested in exploring museums and parks or discovering the culinary scene, this cosmopolitan city has something for everyone.

Housing

Students accommodations will be at centrally located hotels in Santiago and San Paulo. Breakfast and standard internet are included.听

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Money Matters

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information听

Students participating on FAU Faculty-led 啵啵直播秀s may use eligible financial aid.
啵啵直播秀 participants may be eligible to apply for the FAU Education Abroad Scholarship
See additional scholarship and funding information here.

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啵啵直播秀 Cost

$3,199.00 program fee + tuition for the required program summer course(s). FAU in-state or out-of-state rates apply.听

啵啵直播秀 fee payment deadlines:听
1ST PAYMENT:听听听听$1,600.00 by February 10, 2025听
2ND PAYMENT:听听听$1,599.00 by March 20, 2025听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听

Note: program fee payments cannot be deferred. Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email prior to each payment deadline.听

啵啵直播秀 Fee Includes:

Accommodations from check-in through check-out date
International medical insurance
Airport pick-up and drop-off for international flights
Group welcome meal
Farewell Meal
Tours of Santiago, San Paolo,, and Valpariaso
Excursions to Valpariaso and Kingston Family Vineyards
Guest speakers and academic site visits
Classroom space听

Activities and excursions are subject to change by faculty leader or program provider/vendor if needed. All efforts would be made to provide a replacement activity or excursion.

啵啵直播秀 Fee Does Not Include :

$200 administrative fee paid at time of application submission
International flight between Florida and Chile
Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (FAU in-state and out-of-state rates apply)
Personal meals outside group meals (such as at restaurants and grocery shopping)
Personal spending money

Travel Documentation, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Passport and Travel Documentation

A valid passport is required for all international travel. You need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
Review up-to-date details . Routine processing times can take 6-8 weeks, and expedited applications in 2-3 weeks. Processing times does not include the time it takes for shipping. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.
Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. 听
If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit
Non-U.S. Citizens may need additional travel documentation. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should research the study abroad program destination and your home country to determine if a visa or additional travel documentation is required.听

International Health Insurance

All FAU 啵啵直播秀 participating on an FAU Faculty-led 啵啵直播秀 will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that 啵啵直播秀 have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost. The 2025 Coverage plan will be available in January 2025. Participants can review the current 2024 plan HERE for reference.

Health and Safety Resources to Explore Prior to Traveling Abroad

U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory 鈥� Country Information:
U.S. Students Abroad:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
FAU SHS: /shs/
World Health Organization (WHO):
LGBTQI+ Travel Information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/lgbtqi.html听
Travelers with Disabilities:
Women Travelers: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/women-travelers.html听
Travel Safety - Race and Ethnicity:

Pre-departure Orientation and Meetings

All 啵啵直播秀 must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad and your program faculty leaders will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and location in the semester before your program.听

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.听
2) Mandatory pre-departure meeting hosted by program faculty leader. This session will cover program and location specific information such as arrival, expectations, itinerary, and course overview.

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