Living in Sao Paulo

May 24, 2017

While on this Dialogue, we are staying at a hostel. This hostel is run by our guides in Brazil and is called Campus Casa. It’s basically a big house that half of the students are staying in. Here, we get breakfast every morning and most our classes are on the lower level. Also, we have a pretty awesome rooftop deck! This has been the main area for hanging out so far. As I mentioned in the last blog, we are staying in the neighborhood of Vila Madelena, which is full of interesting places to explore. I am extremely happy with the living situation!

When I was accepted into this dialogue, I knew no one else. It has been less than a week and I have already made many friends. Most of the students were in a similar position to me, not knowing anyone else. So, everyone was eager to make friends. I have discovered many cool people here in Brazil. Meeting others was very easy and I am excited about the next few weeks with my new friends!

Written By

John Zukowski

I am a first-year mechanical engineering major from Madison, Wisconsin. I have never left the country. So, when I saw the chance to study sustainable energy in Brazil, I jumped at the opportunity. As an engineering student, I feel obligated to understand the implications of technology on the environment. Through this Dialogue, I hope to gain an understanding of sustainable energy that will help me throughout the rest of college and my future career. I am also excited to explore the culture of Brazil. Hopefully, by immersing myself in a foreign culture for a month, I will develop a new perspective on the world.