"I was impressed by how smoothly day-to-day events were planned and overall how professionally the trip was organized."

"The trip wouldn't have been anywhere near as great without (the Campus Brasil Coordinators)!"

"Creditas was remarkable because I learned a lot about the consumer and the financial industry in Brazil. They gave us more details about the economy in comparison to the US which helped to understand better."

"Getting to visit with CUBO was the most remarkable because you don't really see the kind of startup stuff like that in the United States."

"The Coca Cola presentation (was the most remarkable activity), because they made it very clear what is unique about their presence and challenges in Brazil, thus differentiating it from the same company that we know very well in America."

"The company visits allow me to understand and gain insights about the businesses in different industry. Listening to the stories behind the founding of the company/business is inspiring."

"I learned a lot of things that are applicable for running a business. Also, I learned lot about consumer behavior economics."

"I believe that I have a better understanding of business on a global scale through my introductions to different businesses and some of the information they gave us about how they actually work behind the scenes."

"It was refreshing to see examples and applications of economic study to issues like poverty, recession, and growth when the only context I understood them was from personal experiences in one other country."

"This was an excellent experience. Coordinators drastically helped reduce the language barrier. They were very patient and flexible."

"They were incredibly professional and friendly. We were spoiled with three tour guides for 20 people, but that allowed for us to enjoy our trip and make sure any extraneous tasks were taken care of without jeopardizing the group's schedule (if someone needed to stay at the hotel for certain reasons, we had a coordinator take care of that; if a small group wanted to go to an extra tourist attraction, we had a coordinator take care of that)."

"I'm very impressed at the efficiency and patience that the coordinators presented, especially with our group's lack of Portuguese knowledge. They served as translators and tour guides for the entire trip. They kept our group on time and had great leadership and communication skills."

"We discussed Brazilian culture and day-to-day life extensively during meals, on the bus, and walking in between tourist attractions. All coordinators were very knowledgeable of Brazilian customs, food, and traditions."

"Fintech Markets "Lecture": This was a case study with the Brazilian students instead of a simple lecture: Brazilian students were excellent at explaining the background information behind what is causing the macroeconomic issues in the country. They were patient, kind, and intelligent. Most of them were confident in their ability to speak English (a foreign language) with us and present in front of a group. Definitely continue this in the future. We don't even do this much group development in the U.S., so this was a learning experience for both sides."

"The meeting with Brazilian students left the biggest impact on me because I was so surprised at their knowledge of both the Brazilian and American economy. Many of them knew what the Federal Reserve was, the role of exchange rates and tariffs, and the general geography of the United States. (Most American college students do not even have as good of a knowledge as some of them!) I"m not sure if the university just picked the best students, or if most students in that university are extremely smart, but I'm glad that these students have such an extensive knowledge of economics and American government/geography."

"Brazil has such a diverse amount of bars and restaurants. Our coordinators did an excellent job at recommending certain foods (coxinha and bacalhau) and restaurants to us around the hotel."

"NuBank striked me as the most remarkable activity because of how successful this start-up is, and how it is thriving in the economic situation of Brazil."

"Natura visit because we got to see first hand the impressiveness of their operation."

"These visits have encouraged me to widen my pool for possible jobs."

"This program got me to think from multiple different perspectives (Brazilian and American) and give an image of what life is like in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. I cannot speak on behalf of those in poverty in Brazil, but this program allowed me think more of the issue of income inequality that the country is facing."

"I was able to present in front of an audience, ask questions in a panel-style format, and interact with students in a different country who were my age. This was great for professional development."

"I learned a lot more about the business world in an international setting."

"It has exposed me to life and cultural aspects in South America."

"I have been to Brazil previously and have traveled all around the world, and this is one of the best, if not the best experiences I have had with a tour group. Coordinators were outstanding and professional. I enjoyed interacting with them every day."