Episode 2: University Life

Episode 2: University Life

Author: This Brazilian Life June 4, 2015 Duration: 0:00
This week, we hear reflections from four students about university life in Brazil. The students speaking today study at UFC, UECE (the State University of Ceará), IFCE (the Federal Institute of Ceará), and UNIFOR (the University of Fortaleza). Take a listen and let us know what you think! We’d love to hear feedback from you, so … Continue reading Episode 2: University Life

The stories that make up a country are often found in its quieter moments and everyday encounters. This Brazilian Life is built from those personal narratives, offering a mosaic of voices and experiences that go beyond the postcard images. Each episode gathers reflections from the team and fellow UFC classmates, stitching together intimate journals and observations that explore the texture of daily existence. You’ll hear about a specific street corner in São Paulo that holds a decade of memories, or the complex family dynamics unfolding in a northeastern kitchen, or the quiet disorientation of returning to a hometown that has moved on without you. This podcast lives in the intersection of society and personal journey, treating places not just as destinations but as characters in their own right. The conversations and monologues delve into cultural nuances with a curious and empathetic ear, examining how identity is shaped by both tradition and the constant churn of modern life. It’s a collection of true stories-sometimes funny, often poignant-that together sketch a living portrait of Brazil, one deeply human tale at a time. Tune in for a thoughtful and meandering exploration of a culture as vast and varied as its landscape, all through the simple, powerful act of sharing how life actually feels when lived there.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 5

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Episode 5: Dating and Relationships [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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After Dia dos Namorados on June 12th, we decided to have an episode on dating and relationships! This week, we’ll hear from four students about dating and relationships, everything from the ceremony of “pedir em namoro”…
Episode 4: Social Disparities at Universities in Brazil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, we’ll be hearing from Pedro Ítalo (Engineering, UFC), Rubia (Architecture, UNIFOR/Technical Construction, IFCE), Mauro (Law, UFC/Portuguese and English, UFC), and Douglas (History, UFC). These four students of…
Episode 3: Free Time and Nightlife [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Students here at UFC often have pretty busy schedules. Along with being full-time university students, many also work one or more jobs! But, they still have time to enjoy all of the great things the city of Fortaleza has…
Episode 1: What Being Brazilian Means to Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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“For someone on the outside, it may look easy. You know, samba, beaches, fit people dancing samba on beaches… that kind of stuff. But Brazil is way more multifaceted than that.” -Italo André (Letras Português/Alemão, UFC…