STUDENT S GUIDE. Feevale University

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1 STUDENT S GUIDE Feevale University

2 Feevale University Feevale s history began on June 28th, 1969, when ASPEUR was established in Novo Hamburgo. Throughout these years, many important commitments regarding regional social development were made, based on the ethics and the transparency of the relations that the Institution has with its public. MISSION: to promote the production of knowledge and its democratization, contributing to the development of society. VISION: to be a recognized university in knowledge production and innovation.

3 Calendário Acadêmico / Academic Calender Primeiro Semestre First Semester Segundo Semestre Second Semester De Fevereiro a Julho February to July De Agosto a Dezembro August to December Contatos Feevale / Feevale s contacts Relações Internacionais / International Affairs Office Endereço / Address Telefone / Phone number Web Site dri@feevale.br intercambio@feevale.br RS-239, CEP: Novo Hamburgo RS Brasil

4 Bem-vindos ao Brasil / Welcome to Brazil The Federative Republic of Brazil is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. As the world's fifth-largest country by both area and population, it is the largest country to have Portuguese as an official language and the only one in the Americas. Brazil is divided in five regions, Northern, Northeast, Central-West, Southeast and Southern and 26 States, one Federal district, which contains the capital city, Brasília. Calling Code: +55 Currency: Real (R$)

5 RIO GRANDE DO SUL Rio Grande do Sul is a state located in the southern region of Brazil. It is the fifth most populous state and the ninth largest by area. The capital and largest city is Porto Alegre and the state has a Gaúcho culture. Gaúcho is a term that can describe anyone born in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. In Rio Grande do Sul, the music, the cuisine, the customs and the lifestyle are quite typical and unique.

6 RIO GRANDE DO SUL The winter months, June to September, are characterized by heavy rains and by a cold wind, which sometimes lower the temperature to below freezing, especially in the mountainous municipalities, where snowfalls can occur. During summer months, November to February, the temperature rises to 37 C.

7 Turismo no Rio Grande do Sul / Tourism in Rio Grande do Sul The inhabitants of Rio Grande do Sul take their traditions very seriously. It is still possible to see maté-drinking gauchos roaming the grassy pampas, dressed in baggy trousers and very large hats. Gaucho-style music is still popular, too. Look carefully and there is also a hint of European influence about the place, from its vineyards and castles to its gastronomy and architecture. Nowhere can that European influence be seen more clearly than on the Rota Romantica, a route which passes through the mountains of Serra Gaucha. Germanic-style buildings dominate in places such as Gramado, which is more like an Alpine village than a Brazilian town.

8 Turismo no Rio Grande do Sul / Tourism in Rio Grande do Sul From the Vale dos Vinhedos come some of the best respected wines in Brazil. The vineyards in this valley were originally created by Italian immigrants in the late 19th century and are still going strong today. Caxias do Sul, the second-largest city in Rio Grande do Sul, hosts a biannual festival which celebrates all things to do with viticulture. Also in the southern part of the state is Bento Goncalves, perhaps better known as Brazil's wine capital. Bento Goncalves Caxias do Sul

9 Turismo no Rio Grande do Sul / Tourism in Rio Grande do Sul Torres is one of the oldest centers of Rio Grande do Sul. Torres has a large variety of natural wonders, part of a unique state ecosystem. Here it is possible to find: the sea, beaches, dunes, Atlantic forest, rock cliffs, an island, a river, waterfalls, a lake, and several types of flora and fauna. Get to know its beautiful enchantments.

10 Turismo no Rio Grande do Sul / Tourism in Rio Grande do Sul Gramado & Canela: charming German & Italian brazilian cities. Canela Gramado

11 Vivendo no Brasil (valores aproximados) Living in Brazil (Average Costs) Seguro saúde Health Insurance Alojamento Accomodation Custo do alojamento Accomodation Custo com alimentação Food Average Cost Custo com transporte Transportation Deve ser comprado em seu país de origem It must be bought in the student s country A Feevale indica a acomodação, solicitar: intercâmbio@feevale.br Feevale proposes some options. Please send an to intercâmbio@feevale.br R$ 600,00 (mês) R$ 600,00 a month (around U$ 300 a month) R$ 25,00 (dia) R$ 25,00 daily Ônibus para cidades próximas: entre R$ 3 R$ 7 Bus from near cities: around R$ 3 R$ 7

12 ELECTRICITY Brazil is one of a few countries that uses both 110 and 220 volts for everyday appliances. Expect the voltage to change back and forth as you travel from one place to the next. Brazil has its own type of electric outlet;

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