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Foreign exchange in Brazil for teen girl, safety? My daughter is planning a 1 year exchange overseas and wants to go to Brazil. Her father is concerned for her safety, we have heard many WONDERFUL things about Brazil too.
Can any Brazilians tell me a bit about any US students in Brazil they have known? Did they adjust well?
Are Americans welcome or has our International policies made it a very anti-american country and she may be bullied there for it?
Brazil seems like a very progressive country, but are women considered "equal" in Brazil, sorry, this may be a misconception Americans have of So. America concerning "machismo" so please don't be offended.
I would appreciate any answers, thank you | | Brazil is a very modern country where women are considered "equal" to men. Now, that's a generalization, and there may be some parts of the country where this may not apply. But in all the main cities, girls are just as free as guys to do what they want. In fact, in Brazil guys adopt their mothers' last names. There are no major anti-american feelings - Brazil is a pretty pacific country where people from all around the world live together. Sao Paulo has a large concentration of immigrants from Europe and Asia. Some areas in the main cities can be a bit dangerous just like in the USA, so it would probably be a good idea to discuss the area where your daughter will live with your study abroad agency. In general, Brazilians are very friendly people and I'm sure they will welcome your daughter with open arms and a friendly smile. Does she speak Portuguese? Some portuguese classes before she leaves will definitely help a lot. Brazil is really a wonderful country. | What is teen life like in Brazil? I will be 16 soon and will be spending a year in Brazil next year for an exchange program. I am from the USA and a girl. Can someone tell me the reality of teens in Brazil. Social life? Parties? School? Culture? Thank you so much! | Olá ^^ Meu nome é Caio e eu sou do Brasil, como vai você? bem, aqui no Brasil as meninas gostam de ir as festas, e a praia, a grande maioria prefere passar um tempo no shopping com suas amigas comprando roupas e outras coisas do tipo, algumas prefeream passar o dia em um salão de beleza, e algumas ir a feiras sobre desenhos japoneses, enfim os gostos variam muito basta decidir o que mais te agrada e se divertir. ^^
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Hello ^ ^ My name is Caio and I'm from Brazil, how are you? well, here in Brazil the girls like to go parties, and the beach, most prefer to spend time with her friends at the mall shopping for clothes and other stuff, some prefer to spend the day at a beauty salon, and some go fairs on the Japanese cartoons, finally tastes vary much more than just deciding what you like and have fun. ^ ^ | American Teen in Brazil for exchange, some concerns.? My daughter is planning a 1 year exchange overseas and wants to go to Brazil. Her father is concerned for her safety, we have heard many WONDERFUL things about Brazil too.
Can any Brazilians tell me a bit about any US students in Brazil they have known? Did they adjust well?
Are Americans welcome or has our International policies made it a very anti-american country and she may be bullied there for it?
Brazil seems like a very progressive country, but are women considered "equal" in Brazil, sorry, this may be a misconception Americans have of So. America concerning "machismo" so please don't be offended.
I have met many Brazilian students and they have been great guys:)
I would appreciate any answers, thank you | I'm an American, but I lived in Brazil as an exchange student and have returned several times since then to do volunteer work. She may hear some criticism of the U.S. but Brazilians will accept her for who she is. Brazil is a very diverse, multicultural society. The country is not perfect, but the culture and society are complex and fascinating.
She will definitely not be bullied - far from it. As another poster said, Brazilians take excellent care of visitors and are extremely welcoming. She should be careful about venturing out alone in the big cities, but if she is with a host family or organization they should show her how to get around and advise her on places to avoid.
All the Brazilian women I know are very independent and assertive, and there are plenty of female doctors, lawyers, and ministers.
There is a lot of poverty (and some danger) in the Northeast of Brazil, and Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are very large and intimidating cities. But there is a lot to see in Brasilia, and it's relatively easy to get around. In smaller cities she probably will have no trouble going about her life independently.
You should, however, check out the exchange organization (and not through Yahoo - do real research), as that will affect her experience. (I went through AFS and they were great.) U.S. citizens *do* need visas to travel to Brazil, and if she stays longer than 90 days she may need to make special arrangements. A reputable study abroad program will be able to help - ask the people in the program office about that. Also, a good study abroad program should connect her with a family and arrange for housing. If she is with a Brazilian family or a reputable school, she will have a fabulous experience.
Portuguese is a challenging language, but Brazilians are very accepting of people who are anxious to learn. As a student, I quickly gained a working knowledge of the language; Brazilians made a point of conversing with me and coaching me, and because the culture is so inclusive I was encouraged to participate in discussions, sports, singing, and a host of other activities.
Bottom line: my association with Brazil has enriched my life and given me loyal friends plus interesting work. She should go if that's what she wants. | Is it safe for a teen to travel alone in Brazil? I am 17 and i want to travel to Brazil alone to stay with my good friend who lives there. My parents wont let me go because they have been reading about how dangerous it is for Americans (Mostly Rio,) My friend lives in Santa Catarina, and i have read that this is one of the safest cities in Brazil....Would i be right to say that i would be in no immediate danger (No more than i am in the USA)? Is it safe for me to go? Thanks -Danny | Danny,
(1) Brazil is not the safest place in the World, but USA is not, also.
We know A LOT OF stories about Brazilian tourists robed or murdered in United States. These news are noticed in Brazil, but you will not see it noticed in the USA;
(2) Brazil is not that hell your parents imagine. OMG, are they
believing in tha movie "Turistas"?;
(3) Americans are all that people who was born in Americas. It is not the nickname for US citizens. Brazilians are as americans as any person from United States;
(4) Brazil is not dangerous for any special type of nationality. Do you know any motify for the World be most dangerous for people from USA?
(5) I have a lot of answers about this same question and all I can say is: Yes. Exist a lot of crime in Brazil, but, most crimes has nothing to do with economic motivation. In other words, most crimes are pure violence: "firends" killing "friends"; people who shot another due to figth on transit; ex-boy friends who kill their ex-girlfirends, or vice-versa, etc. Most crime has nothing to do with robbery or money. Even crimes for economic motivation are comitted mainly against Brazilians. Not tourists. Brazilians are the main vicitms of thieves and murders in Brazil;
(6) Santa Catarina is not a city, but, a state and Yes: it's safe and
too much beautiful. Population is basically Italian, German and
Portuguese descendants;
(7) Please, read my other answer:
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(8) Take a look in this comment posted by a US citizen:
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(9) See what Santa Catarina is like:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV67QiJno…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GS-GkdfOfg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_7-dbQ2vkI
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PEOPLE HAVING FUN:
Girls having fun in summer in Santa Catarina:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vNXp_z4M…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA6E9oXoEig
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAbcK4o2W1U
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVzFynff-ck
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQfBE06Hj-E
Some Brazilian guys from Rio de Janeiro having fun in Santa Catarina:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNr6fmKHF…
Guys who likes powerfull sound:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU66WN1LXII
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u3KvH4Wb-M
Parties in Santa Catarina:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFztMWRc9IA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuP19jpLM…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0v31zks34o
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGFcZzAVexo
Party plent of high middle class and some rich guys:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9LIK60F0…
PS. DON'T DRINK BEER, MAN. BEER is forbidden for minors in Brazil.
I Invite you to visit my Youtube channel about Brazil. You will find a
lot of information (read the description) and nice videos there:
www.youtube.com/user/AllAboutBraz… | Teen moving to Brazil? I am moving to Brazil, and I just have a couple of questions about my transition from the US to Brazil (Brasil).
What kind of clothes do most teens wear in Brazil? Any store suggestions? I am sort of into the Urban/Indie look.
What do most teens do for fun? And when I am talking about teens, I am talking about the teens who DON'T work. I will be living in Rio De Janeiro, in the Leblon area.
In General, how is the lifestyle in the area I am going to be living in?
Thanks for the answers (: | In matter of fashion, don’t worry, Brazilians teens are probably like every teenagers in any country. Indie style it’s common and trending in some urban groups, especially with underground teenagers, however, as Rio it’s very hot, don’t use winter clothes, because, first, you will sweat like a pig, and second, you could be seen as a weirdo because wear winter clothes in such a hot place like Rio it’s well… weird.
Oh, underground teenagers in Brazil are mainly middle class/rich guys who think that themselves are “different from everyone” even they’re all wear the same clothes… It’s very annoying indeed…
To avoid mosquitoes, use some repellent, and you will be fine, dengue fever it’s common in the poorest areas of brazil. Rio, it’s not poor, but, still, there are some cases in rain period.
Leblon it’s a upper-middle/rich people neighbourhood. So It’s like… richness everywhere, and some Brazilian celebritie, some big plastic boobs girls running at the beach, some ugly men with expensive cars, expensive overated restaurants, etc… There are some night clubs, pubs and other things to entertain yourself … It’s fun, for teens there are a lot of places to go, if you +18, go to a pub or night club, if you under, there are the malls (in brazil they’re call “shopping centers”), movie theater, the beach, etc…
Rio it’s violent, robbery are common, as you are a foreign, maybe you will see as a target some times, but don’t worry, it’s not like you will be robbed every time you put your feets on the street, but, be careful, avoid walk alone, avoid walk in the late night, don’t use jewelry, don’t use your iPod at the street, and never- NEVER - go in a favela (slum). If you unfortunately get stolen, it’s better you remember this: NEVER react (NEVER!); give your phone, camera, ipod, wallet, bag, and be calm, it will take one or two minutes, you will be scary as hell, but, if you do not react, 99,99% of the time you will be safe, the must important thing it’s your life, yadayadayada...
Ps. If you’re talking with a close friend, you can talk about everything, but if some random person asks you what do you think of Brazil, say this: “Brazil is beautiful, amazing, wonderful, brilliant, the best place in the WHOLE world! No, I’m sorry, I’m mistaken, it’s the best place in the whole UNIVERSE”, and you’ll be fine. Brazilians have the lowest self-esteem in the world, but still, they are very patriotic. Brazilians LOVE to criticize their own country, but do not accept that a foreign do so.
PPs. Brazilians love to hug, hugs a lot, it’s like bloody free hugs every day, in my opinion, it’s kinda freak… But, that’s the way it is… If you like hugs, you will get a overdose of it in Brazil.
And how old are you anyway? Sorry for ask, but if you under 18, be more careful about the crime thing… And sorry for the bad English, I learned mainly from movies, music and google translator.
PPPS. I'm a brazilian... | Do alot of teens in Brazil on the beaches (Ipenema or copacabana) wear speedos? I'm a teen going to Rio in the spring and was wondering is it acceptable to wear a Speedo on the beaches there. | | Yes, we wear them. People of all ages do it here so no worries, you can wear it. | Any teen girls from brazil? im from brazil and when i come to the u.s.a i never seen a brazil girl in the usa are there any girl from brazil here | | Great, the pedophiles have migrated from myspace to Y!Answers. | How do teens dance in Brazil? Here, where i live in America, the popular stye of dancing at clubs or parties is "freaking"- back-to-front grinding usually, but Im going to a club with a guy from Brazil and I was just wondering what there style was?
Any answers are helpful:)
Thank you! | | Brazilians do not grind. Not unless it's with people they are absolutely familiar with as a playful way to dance with each other, but grinding with total strangers is a little weird for us. But your Brazilian friend is in the US, and we know that you guys dance like that and may be he'll like the experience. :-) | How to teens dance in Brazil? Here, where i live in America, the popular stye of dancing at clubs or parties is "freaking"- back-to-front grinding usually, but Im going to a club with a guy from Brazil and I was just wondering what there style was?
Any answers are helpful:)
Thank you! | you are talking about Funk carioca?
funk is the most tipical music in brazil,(BUT I hate)
eu sou brasileiro | Do the american movies describe well the life of the american teen? i live on brazil, i have watched a lot of american movies, and i'm thinking to my self, does this movie describe the life of the american teens, 'cause, it seems to be a dream, the usa seems to be the best place ever, the american teens can go out every day, can see a good basket game, have fun , go out with girlfriend, and the usa seems to be a place good, safe, exciting and the american people seems to be nice and talkative am i wrong? | Remember that movies are entertainment. They aren't always representative of real life.
However, teens here do go out often. They go on dates to games and to see movies, etc. But, life here is not perfect.
I'd also like to mention that most of the houses they show in the movies (especially comedies, for some reason) are not average houses at all, but are very expensive homes, indeed! |
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