brazil business environment
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Brazil Business Environment Travel to Brazil for two weeks with Dr. Araujo while developing cross-cultural communication skills and gaining valuable international exposure to business in Latin America’s largest economy. The course will be part of your Spring 2019 registration. Students will make a final group presentation based on their research paper on Friday, March 1, 2019. Program dates: Winter Break: Dec 27, 2018 — Jan 10, 2019 Course: IBUS 285/459: Latin Am erican Markets—Brazil Requirements: Business major; minimum 2.5 GPA; Attend pre-departure meetings in the fall (Dates: Friday, Sep 14, Oct 5, and Nov 9, from 2-5 p.m. in Wehner) Estimated Cost: Business majors: $3,890: Program fee ($1,650) and additional expenses (~$2,240) See payment details on the back. Questions: Contact Dr. André Araujo ([email protected])
Visit http://mays.tamu.edu/brazil/ to read about previous trips.
Applications open: students accepted on a rolling basis until June 30.
Contact Center for International Business Studies
230 Wehner, 979.845.5234
mays.tamu.edu/cibs
“I feel as though this trip has impacted me in so many ways, and for this, I will forever keep the memories made close
to my heart. Before flying out to Brazil, I had no idea what to expect. I knew that Brazil was an emerging economy, but
I what I didn’t know, was that the culture and the people would change my perception about life.” — Kenya
Copeland-Thibodeaux (2018)
“It wasn’t until I was on my way to the airport and I had to turn into the international section when I suddenly real-
ized that I was about to travel to a new country. While I knew I would be visiting Brazil, I did not expect to be as im-
mersed into the culture as I was. It is so funny to think how it only took two weeks to fall in love with the people, cul-
ture, and country of Brazil.” — Gabriela Cardenas (2018)
Lodging (shared room) $1100
Cultural/Corporate Visits $450
In Country Transportation $500
Other Program Expenses $400
Less CIBS Subsidy (Business majors only) -$800
Program Fee (billed to TAMU account) $1,650
Tuition for 3 credit hours (Spring) Varies
Roundtrip Airfare to Brazil $1,700
TAMU Study Abroad Admin fee $300
Visa fees $40
Personal Expenses including meals $200
Additional Expenses $2,240
Mays Brazil Business
Winter 2018—2019 Program Timeline
June 30: Deadline to complete your Study Abroad application online! Go to mays.tamu.edu/cibs. Select “For Students” > “Study Abroad” > “Faculty-Led Programs.” Select the “Apply” button for the appropriate program.
Rolling admission: You w ill be notified (by TAMU e -mail) of acceptance into the program. If you receive an “acceptance” email and have DECIDED NOT TO ATTEND the program, please REPLY to the email immediately, as your student account will be billed for the $700 non-refundable payment, and it will be DUE within one week. If $700 payment is not made, you will be dropped from the program.
Early– July: The remaining program fee of $950 will be billed to your student account. The balance must be paid by the SBS payment deadline to avoid late charges. You may also request a Study Abroad Financial Aid Request Form from CIBS and meet with a Financial Aid Advisor to adjust your spring semester financial need.
mid-September: The flight cost of approximately $1,700 will be billed to your student account. The balance must be paid by the SBS payment deadline to avoid late charges.
September: If you have FAFSA on file, you can obtain a Study Abroad Financial Aid Request Form from CIBS and meet with a Financial Aid Advisor to adjust your spring semester financial need.
September & October & November: Attend m andatory pre-departure meetings to discuss program details and prepare academically for the Brazil experience. Dr. Araujo will notify you via e-mail details of the meetings that will take place in Wehner during the fall semester.
October 12: Deadline to subm it an application for the University -wide Study Abroad Scholarships.
Mid-November: Your TAMU student account will be billed for the TAMU Study Abroad Service Fee of $300. This fee must be PAID when it posts to your account or you will be dropped from the course by the Registrar’s Office!
December 27, 2018: Meet at Houston Intercontinental Airport to depart for Brazil! Program Fee Estimated Additional Expenses (Not Included in program fee)
“I don’t think I have ever smiled and laughed as much as I have on this trip. All of my responsibilities and
worries went away. Unplugging from the rest of the world and getting off of my phone was beneficial. It was
a lesson for all of us, to unplug more often and enjoy what is going on at the moment.”
Lidia Alvarez (2018)