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Scarred by Zika and fearing new COVID-19 variants, Brazilian women say no to another pandemic pregnancy

May 1, 2021 by Letícia Marteleto

“We have to avoid a pregnancy,” said Rosa, about the possibility of getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liberal Arts Abroad: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

November 16, 2016 by Emily Nielsen

Experiencing other cultures firsthand is an essential part of a liberal arts education, and studying abroad is an exceptional way to do that. When students study abroad, they connect with other people, learn to think in new ways and develop skills to help them in the professional world. Javonna Hamilton, a psychology junior from Dallas, […]

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Who Benefits From Mega-Events Like World Cup?

June 25, 2014 by Fernando Luiz Lara

You will see a lot of Brazil during the next few weeks while the FIFA World Cup happens in 12 cities. And beyond soccer matches you will see both good and bad images, parties and protests. People there are asking hard questions about the legacy of mega-events such as World Cup, and we should too. […]

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