We Made it Safe and Sound to Rio

We made it! Yes, there were a few bumps along the way but all 17 students are here and having a blast.

I have to be completely honest though. Rio de Janeiro offers an added component to the equation: distraction. Yea, majority of the students don’t speak the language and many of us don’t have a clue as to which way is north or south, but by far, the distraction element is the hardest change to deal with. Though the workload is less (we only have half day classes instead of the rigorous 5 full day class schedule of Atlanta), the level of distraction is at its highest. Who wants to study when you have a beautiful beach two blocks away?! I don’t.

Brazil requires a new level of discipline. Without it, you will flounder and possibly get caught up in the laid back beach lifestyle Rio has to offer. The Caipirihnas alone are enough to put you off your game. So to all you future students, here’s a helpful hint: discipline is the key to succeeding in the Rio portion of the program.

Tudo Bem!

~JCH

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