12/19/2006
BRAZIL: The largest country of South America and one of the most beautiful of the world. Also known in the world for its peaceful and kind people (urbandictionary.com).
During J-Term 2007, our class will be the first J-Term study abroad at RMC to venture to South America! During our time in Brazil, we will be staying in the small coastal town of Vitoria and working at a camp for underprivileged children. I am extremely excited to 1) Leave the US during winter and head to a warmer destination 2) Visit South America and 3) Continue on a similar serviced-based course to help others in need. Last year several students going to Brazil including myself spent our J-Term helping the recovery efforts in New Orleans. This experience is going to be very different than New Orleans; however, I am taking the same attitude into this trip as the last on: Go in with an open heart and positive attitude and be willing to do things that you have never done. I have found with this mindset that a person gains through helping others, and making countless memories along the way. This will be my 5th trip of this kind, and I am just as excited as ever to leave and see what is in store for us!
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