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Is this program right for you?

This program is designed for students with at least two years of college-level Spanish or one year of Portuguese who wish to learn or improve their Portuguese in an intensive setting and learn about contemporary issues in Brazil.

Program Snapshot

  • Ideal for students who wish to learn Portuguese, while gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural distinctions of Brazil’s northeastern coastal region
  • Homestays; students become immersed in Brazilian life
  • Cultural and educational activities, such as taking a city tour and attending Brazilian concerts and films
  • Excursions to sites of cultural importance, including a trip to a site in northeastern Brazil

Subject Areas

  • Contemporary Brazilian Society and Culture
  • Portuguese Language

About Salvador da Bahia

Located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Brazil, Salvador da Bahia has 2,800,000 inhabitants. Due to the strong slave presence during the Colonial period, Salvador has a definite African influence, including religious and spiritual practices, cuisine, and ethnic dynamics. Today, Salvador is a booming city, and its historic and ethnic diversity can be noted in the city’s architecture and layout: old parts of the city are located next to modern complexes. The CIEE Study Center is on a bustling square, 2 de Julho, near Pelourinho, the historic center of the city.

Where You'll Study

Universidade Federal da Bahia (June)

The Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) is one of Brazil’s top 10 universities. UFBA has 58 departments for majors and 18,000 students. It is situated near the commercial downtown area of Salvador da Bahia and Pelourinho.

Thoughts From Abroad

My interest in anthropology comes from my ties with Salvador, having spent my whole life in this city. When I was younger, I lived in a typical neighborhood that, in many ways, resembled some of the places portrayed by Brazilian author Jorge Amado, a native of the region. While I used to play soccer and study theater, I eventually came to the conclusion that it was much more interesting to learn more about the game and drama of people.

Over the years, I have studied and written about numerous types of people from the region—prostitutes, beggars, soccer players, and capoeira practitioners. Recently, I have dedicated myself to studying the anthropology of food and diet. Specifically, the study of Bahian cuisine and its influence on our regional identity. My most recent book is a biography of one of the most important Bahian black actors, Mário Gusmão.

— Jeferson Bacelar, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Dr. Jeferson Bacelar, Resident Director, is a Professor of Anthropology at the Universidade Federal da Bahia. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology and an M.S. in Social Sciences from the Universidade Federal da Bahia. Dr. Bacelar is a recognized scholar and author of numerous publications about Afro-Bahian culture. He has written extensively on Afro-Brazilian studies and Bahian affairs, and his most recent publication is the book, Mário Gusmão. Um príncipe negro nas terras do dragão da maldade (Rio de Janeiro: Editora Pallas, 2006)

Flavia Santana, Resident Coordinator, helps with student housing, administrative matters, visa registration, cultural activities, and student issues. Matt Ryan, Program Coordinator, focuses on volunteer and community service, financial administration, cultural activities, and student issues.

Recommended Credit

summer: 6 semester/9 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.75
  • 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and/or 2 semesters of college-level Portuguese or equivalent

Program Dates

Summer 20096/26/2009 - 7/31/2009
Summer 2010Available: 2/15/2010

Application Deadlines

Summer 20094/1/2009
Summer 20104/1/2010

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Duration

Summer 20095 weeks
late June - late July
Summer 20105 weeks
late June - late July

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Summer 2009 $5,100
    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Housing and Meals$850
    Medical Insurance$74
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$4,176
    Total$5,100

    The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Personal Expenses$350
    Visa Fee$200
    Books and Supplies$75
    Local Public Transportation$175
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,250
    Total$2,050


  • Summer 2010 Available 12/15/2009

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Available 12/15/2009



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Available 12/15/2009


Scholarship Information

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