So I just got the email a few hours ago and I'll be headed to Sao Paolo, Brazil in less than 11 months! This is great news. While I would have been happy going to either China or Argentina, Brazil was my first choice for a reason. By studying there, I'm positioning myself to possibly procure a full time job after graduation. In my case this is immediately following my study abroad trimester since I'll be graduating early. Hopefully I'll be able to work in Brazil for a year or two and return to the states as an ex-patriot with tremendous bargaining power. A powerful selling point in any interview is explaining how you prevailed in uncomfortable situations. This will certainly serve as my example due to the fact that I speak very little Portuguese and as of now have zero contacts there. But I plan on adapting quickly and forming a strong network. Maybe I'll even return for the World Cup in 2014 or the Olympics in 2016??
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