My experience in Brazil was so much more than what I expected it to be. As my first time visiting another country, I cannot express how amazing it was to immerse myself in such a vibrant, welcoming culture.

Leaving home is not always easy, but being able to step outside my comfort zone and explore different parts of another country has been so rewarding. I met so many amazing people and professors who shared stories about the Afro-Brazilian culture. The history, community, music, and atmosphere were all so incredible and very impactful. Previous students told me that this program would change my life, and it certainly did in so many ways.

• Name: Antrice Marshall
• Status: Junior
• Major: Social Relations and Policy
• Hometown: East Lansing, Michigan
• Program: Politics, Culture and Society in Brazil