(Photo: view of the city from Belém Soft Hotel)
Teera and I have been in Belém
less than a week, and have already been exposed to new people, ideas, and
culture, rich in history and pride! The introduction we received to our visual
psychophysics project was thorough and allowed us to dive right into our work!
The instructors have been extremely helpful, inside and outside of the
laboratory, providing us with tips on how to be successful in our work and gain
the most from this invaluable international experience.
Belém is a beautifully warm city,
with a historical culture and extremely hospitable residents. As an American, I
felt welcome in Brazil the moment I arrived at the Brazilian airport in Rio de
Janeiro. My Portuguese is limited compared to the natives, but they have made
me feel very comfortable communicating in Portuguese, which has already helped
me to expand my dialogue significantly.
Since arriving in Belém, Teera
and I have submerged ourselves into Brazilian culture, enjoying native dishes
such as picanha and pão de queijo, listening to native music, and more
importantly, watching fútbol! The neighbors around our temporary residence are
extremely pleasant, and love to talk with us in Portuguese and in English, sharing
tales of their country and suggestions on sites to visit. We have already begun
collecting data for our research project, with plans for completion well before
the end of our stay. Our time in Belém, Para is already shaping up to be wonderfully
irreplaceable and I am truly honored to participate in such a life-changing
experience!
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