Study Abroad

What is a scholarship?

• Prize for an academic competition.

• A financial aid awarded to students

• An AP study course.

Which of the following are types of scholarships?

• Beauty, academic and STEM scholarships.

• Community service, country-specific, and women scholarships.

• Being born on leap year, athletic and specific for a major or course.

What is a Liberal Arts college?

• Two-year schools that primarily award associate degrees and certificates. 

• Two-year colleges that provide specialized training for specific career fields.

• Provide diverse education which don’t prepare students for a specific job 

Choose the incorrect answer about universities: 

• Classes are typically led by highly reputable professors, providing you with a rich, dynamic learning experience.

• The total costs of attending a four-year university — including tuition, fees, room, board, and books — are steep and often result in substantial student loan debt.

• Students at two-year colleges have more time to consider degree options as they complete their general education requirements.

What are three main things you should do before deciding if a college is right for you?

• Make a list of school options, decide what course you want to take and try to book a visit to your final college choices

• Decide everything last minute, be indecisive about you course and only check virtual photos of the colleges you picked as final choices.

• Don’t research college or courses options and pick a school without knowing enough information 

What is one of the most important steps from your application process?

• Miss out the deadlines for enroll for the Standardized tests.

• Don’t search for people who can write recommendation letters for you.

• Attend to admission interviews on time and paying attention to deadlines to take entrance tests.

Which of the following do you believe is the worst disadvantage?

• Home sickness

• Out of your comfort zone

• Expensive

• Economy

Which of the following do you believe is the best advantage?

• Responsibilities

• More opportunities

• Safety

• International Education

What are the differences between American and Brazilian yearly schedules?

• Both have the same schedule, only winter break is different. 

• In the U.S.A, the school year starts between August and September.

• In Brazil, the school year finishes between May and June.

What is the type of food the U.S.A is known for? 

• Home made food

• Soup restaurants 

• Fast food