Faculty Led Trip Analysis

The economy of Brazil is in the top ten largest economies along with the United States. It is the biggest in Latin America. Actually it is the seventh largest in the world. Brazil has used its newly found economic mechanism to syndicate its outcome in South America and show more of a role in the Global Businesses. The Obama Administration’s National Security Strategy recognizes Brazil as a developing center of effect, and greets the management of the country’s joint and global issues. The United States and Brazil associations mostly have been good in the recent years. But Brazil has other strengthening relations with neighboring countries and expanding ties with nontraditional partners in the South that’s developing.

B. Thesis: Brazil is a country known for its vibrant, colorful and lively culture. It has a lot to offer, from its great one of a kind vacation spots to the captivating sound of the

I believe that learning from this trip will help me to better serve my chapter and my school. This experience will help me learn more about Phi Theta Kappa, and what I can do to improve my chapter. I have lived in my own little bubble for far to long, I need this chance to spread myself out, and really learn about other people and places. This experience would be very rewarding for me, and help me to expand my horizons.

According to Wallerstein’s model, Brazil is considered to be a semi-periphery country. These types of countries refer to the industrializing, mostly capitalist countries which are positioned between the periphery and core countries, and shares some of their characteristics as well. Brazil is considered a developing country. Brazil is the largest national economy in Latin America, but it is still considered developing. Having both industrialization and global cities, Brazil has a high dependency on core countries. Core countries such as the United States or Canada aid Brazil. Brazil needs tourists to come from other nations, specifically core nations, such as New Zealand to benefit its economy. Additionally, to sustain its economy the exportation

In my lifetime, many experiences have changed my character, with the most memorable being the mission trip I took to Parmelee, South Dakota. This endeavor showed me how to be caring and love everyone, despite their circumstances. Although it took time, I learned to show kindness to everyone and not just the people I feel comfortable around. During my missions work, one child revealed to me how to be compassionate to people who may not deserve it, and to give to other unconditionally.

Three years ago I went to the Cumberland mountains of Tennessee. June came more quickly than I had planned. Before I knew it, it was time to go on my mission trip. Twelve hours of driving seemed like it took forever. During that twelve hour drive, I thought a lot about what I had imagined the week would be like. I knew it would take hard work and an open mind. Those twelve hours finally came to an end, we were in the mountains of Tennessee. I had mixed emotions that was going through as we settled into our cabins and looked around the camp site. It was definitely overwhelming when more church groups arrived, but I had to keep in mind that I needed to have an open mind about the week. Monday morning came in a flash. We fueled up with breakfast before we

Visiting guest speaker Patricia de Santana Pinho has written several articles, a book, and is in the process of releasing her second book. Her extensive knowledge on Afro tourism in Brazil shows the world a great deal bout the African culture in Bahia, as well as information about the African American “roots” tourist who visit Brazil. When these two African decedent cultures unite they learn a great deal from each other, all while Patricia observes and records the interaction and the positive impact it has on the community and economy of Brazil. In her talk she makes three main points that are significant to the development of brazil, there are: the history of Bahianess, Afro-Brazilians as “happy natives”, and the lack of modernity for the Bahian Afro-Brazilians.

Although Brazil was only one hundred years younger than North American states, it lagged behind them in its economic growth. This lack in economic development used to be attributed to several factors, such as climate and contours of the land as well as the ethnic composition of the population. In a more modern display, more emphasis is placed on the

Having problems means you have solutions, one problem that seems like both major and a minor problem is the economy in brazil “Brazil’s economic growth by around half a percentage point for each of 2011 and 2012 (to 4.1% and 3.6% respectively)...It now thinks Brazil will grow less than most other emerging economies” (“Changing direction” 37). Brazil’s economy is not doing well, a solution to that problem could have been not hosting both the world cup and the 2016 olympic games, hosting both events are making brazil's government think that they need to be the perfect hosts for the events but building a brand new stadium and not focus on the fact that most of brazilians are living at or below poverty level. Another problem i see is the illegal drugs that are bought and sold for such low amounts of money in brazil that people are becoming more and more addicted, even gangs are starting to become bigger and more numerous all over brazil “Because of the drug industry the brazilian favela gangs are more numerous” (Walker 35). A major problem in brazil is people not feeling safe when traveling there, tourists need to feel safe when they travel anywhere and with the emerging gangs and the terrorist threats against brazil, people do feel less and less safe “They do get nervous and they do ask, 'Is it safe?' There are going to be millions of people coming to Brazil" (qtd from Baran 14). One

As the Honduras trip slowly approaches, I cannot help but think of what I will come across during this adventure. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to even consider making this trip. I chose this program because it allows me to complete seven credits in three weeks. This is amazing because not only will I be taking two courses but I will also get an experience of a lifetime. Being able to take these credits during the summer means that I am able to fit in some of my minor courses this coming year. This also means that I will get the chance to et ahead on my major classes so the I can further focus on completing my minors. I also chose this program because it was going to give me the opportunity to observe a bilingual school setting.

Brazil is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world. Brazil forms part of the BRIC group along with Russia, India, and China. From the 1500’s to the 1930’s, the Brazilian economy relied heavily on the production of primary products for exports. The economy was heavily curbed for three centuries when Portugal implemented an imperial mercantile policy. Brazil gained its independence in 1822. However, Portugal’s influence had a lasting impact for many years to come. Changes started to occur in the late nineteenth century when slavery was abolished and wage labor was adopted. Brazil has a democratic form of government. The center left Worker’s Party has governed Brazil since 2003. The Brazilian economy is composed mainly of the services related industries which contribute to sixty seven percent of the Brazilian GDP and employs seventy percent of Brazil’s one hundred million strong labor force. The industrial and agricultural sector of Brazil together contribute to thirty three percent of the GDP and employ twenty nine percent of the Brazilian employed.

Brazil beside has to try to reach back to its once renowned dominant provider status of the three economic cycles, the country has tried to open its market by holding the Olympics Games. On the 2016, the Brazil holds the Olympic Games at their previous capital Rio de Janeiro. As this event is well-known all over the world, Brazil government tries to use the opportunity to improve the economic, even though the effect maybe temporary unlike the three economic cycles Brazil has experienced that long-lasting influential.

Despite all that Brazil has to offer such as agricultural and industrial power is still wide spread over parts of the country. This is mainly because of income equality and social problems that are still unresolved .”The most vulnerable groups among Brazil's poor rural people are women, youth, indigenous peoples and quilombolas (afro descendents) communities” (http://www.ruralpovertyportal.org). The poverty is wide spread in Brazil in the country and slums areas. “2.6 percent of Brazilians live below the poverty line” (Hub 2016). Poverty is high due to not enough medical care, lack of water and situations faculties and the lack of education and employment. The big social problem that Brazil government have to face is not enough education, housing

Williams points out that the tourism industry is currently the largest employer in the global economy with the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil is an increasingly important global player, experiencing unprecedented levels of economic growth and becoming the world’s sixth-largest economy Many tourists travel to Brazil with the concept and intent to party, and be joined in good company with beautiful women. Based upon this Brazil has taken this very concept and used it to capitalize on and bring in more

It is no news that Brazil is a very coveted touristic destination for many travelers. The country offers its visitors a diverse range of options, highlighting its natural beauties and historic places. That’s the reason why the country’s tourism represents an ever growing and promising industry.