Experience in University of São Paulo, Brazil by Mônica

Generally, what is University of São Paulo like?

Outstanding. The best University in Latin America regarding quality, you can check it on the internet and world rankings. Moreover, the social/academic experience is extremely rich and very unique.

What are the facilities like?

There is cutting edge technology, specially for the courses regarding the areas of exact and biological sciences. Still, as the university is financed and managed by the public sector, there are also issues and deficiencies involved. In conclusion, there are very good facilities within the university, but one cannot take for granted that every kind of facility will be available and operating in a high performance

What are the tutors like?

It depends a lot. You can find very good professors, the best on the market. On the other hand you can also find professors very badly didactic and poorly stimulated

Are the lessons easy in University of São Paulo?

Depends on the course. In general, for the areas of exact and biological sciences it can be rather challenging. That can be different for the area of human sciences, as for instance Management.
IMPORTANT - The vast majority of the lessons are in Portuguese only, which can be an unfortunate barrier for the foreign students

Does the University organise activities? If so, what are they like?

Yes, especially from the entities formed by students. They embrace a large range, from professional/academic activities, workshops, meetings and so on to social/cultural/sports events, trips and parties.

Do you think there is a good quality of teaching?

Positive

Are there any stories you can share?

It just won´t fit in here.
Latin America, especially Brazil, can be a tough choice for students from Europe and North America: Yet, I can guarantee it would be a very special and awesome choice - I make myself available for any contact to help with any doubts and questions ;)
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