Rio de Janeiro is a coastal city known for its beaches, mountains and lively culture. This logbook shares my experience studying and living in Brazil’s most iconic city.
Posto 5, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
I am studying abroad in Rio, learning Portuguese, exploring architecture, and living with a host family in Copacabana while experiencing Brazil’s vibrant culture and daily life.

Rio de Janeiro is a coastal city known for its beaches, mountains and lively culture. This logbook shares my experience studying and living in Brazil’s most iconic city.
Welcome to my journey! I’m Nathan from Long Beach, California, and I study business and city planning at U.C. Berkeley. I came to Rio to learn Portuguese, explore the city and compare it with L.A.

Read on to learn about Ana, my host mom here in Rio de Janeiro. Living with her has given me an up close and real look at daily life in a Brazilian home.
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