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Brazil, South America's largest and most populous country, is known​ for its effervescent music and dance, famous white sand beaches and rainforests. Today, it is also an emerging economic powerhouse worthy of in-depth study.

You can study in complex and beautiful Rio de Janeiro or Salvador da Bahia, the center of Afro-Brazilian culture. Host universities in both locations feature small class sizes and close interaction with Brazilian professors.

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarship opens today. Start your application today and plan to apply by Wednesday, January 10.

FEA supports students who are underrepresented among the US study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting minority, community college, and first-generation college students.

Achieve your goals in Hong Kong: Network with top students from all over the world, witness the latest marketing trends, develop a research project with a local professor, teach English at a rural Chinese high school, explore the beautiful islands or all of the above.

Hong Kong offers an invaluable learning experience for students interested in new perspectives, international business or career opportunities in East Asia.

Discount scholarships available for one or more programs.

International Education Week (IEW) provides an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. IEW aims to promote international understanding and build support for international educational exchange by encouraging Americans to live and work in a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study in the United States. IEW 2017 includes several study abroad opportunities.

Gain new perspectives on Aboriginal society and the Asia-Pacific region. The alluring “Land Down Under” is known for its cultural diversity, spectacular range of landscapes and world-class universities. Outside its popular cities of Cairns, Sydney and Melbourne, venture into tropical rainforests, the Outback or the Great Barrier Reef. The nation’s capital, Canberra, has all the attractions of a major city in a smaller area and is particularly close to fantastic hiking, skiing and biking areas.

Celebrate Sustainability Week and explore 10 programs selected for their opportunities in sustainability. Visit the International Center or the Study Abroad table at the Eco Fest on Thursday, 10-2 for more info.

Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program at http://www.clscholarship.org. Applications are due November 15, 2017 by 7:59pm EST.

Did you miss the Peace Corps Prep webinar on Wednesday? You can now listen to or watch the recording. Keep in mind that the spring 2018 cycle deadline is November 15. Good luck!

The student-friendly cities of Utrecht and Maastricht offer a chance to study in English in the heart of Europe. Discover a cultural treasure trove of events, museums, and cozy cafés. In the south, Euro-eclectic Maastricht is an international hub for trade, education, and travel with its French, German, and Flemish influences. Located just a short train ride from Amsterdam, Utrecht attracts a large student population and many visitors with its picturesque streets, tree-lined canals, and medieval charm.

Take advantage of an interactive education system that focuses on teamwork and group projects. The intimate academic environments in Maastricht use problem-based learning methodologies on par with graduate seminar work at UC.

Did you miss the UCEAP Japan spring 2018 deadline for study abroad? UCEAP has just granted extensions for a pair of programs in Japan.