Sports Communication August 6th – 20th, 2016 Rio de Janeiro

1. Sports Communication August 6th – 20th, 2016 Rio de Janeiro

2. - Brazil- Weather- Luggage- Food & Beverages- Money- Budget Planning- Cell Phone- Hotels- Cultural Visits- Safety Tips- Program Rules

3. Where in Brazil? Rio de Janeiro

4. Weather AugustTemperatures: Range from66°F to 78°F August iswinterin Brazil, buttemperaturesshouldbequite comfortable. The coldesttemperatureshouldbearound 65°F. Although it willbewarm, it cangetwindy, duetothesea, sobring a pairofwarmerclothes, just in case. Sea Temperature: 72°F What to Wear: jeans, sweater, polo, light cotton T-shirt suggested and a warmer coat for the night.Shoes: Comfortable closed shoes for business visits; flip-flop, sandals, sneakers for touristic activities.

5. Brazilian Food & Beverages • In Brazil, people usually do not drink tap water. You can easily find bottled water in restaurants and at the Hotel. • As the weather will be probably dry, try always to have a bottle of water with you! • During the program, you will be able to experience typical Brazilian food. Be open about it! Enjoy the traditional Brazilian barbecue and delight yourself with Brazilian tropical flavors. • All breakfasts are included. • Welcome and Farewell dinners are included.

6. What Brazilian and Rio food is like? In Brazilweeatofeverything.Fromseafoodtobarbecue, fromjunkietohealthy, we’vegot it all! Here are some traditionalmealsyou’llfind in Rio. • The BrazilianBarbecue: In the so called churrascarias many tourists have their first encounter with the Brazilian way to eat meat. They are really proud of their picanha which in English is “cap of the rump”. In these places you pay a fixed price and can then eat as much as you like. It’s not only meat but also salads, vegetables, sushi, grilled fish and much more. The only spice used is normally salt. A sauce made of spring onions, tomatos, onion, leaf parsley, vinegar and oil (molho da campanha) is common as accompaniment.

7. What Brazilian and Rio food is like? • Beans & Feijoada: The black and brown bean has for a long time been the main source of protein for the majority of Brazilians and is on many people’s plates everyday all year round. They are most often cooked in a pressure boiler (a great time saver) and spiced with garlic and bacon. The most traditional bean dish is feijoada; it’s pretty much black beans with pork meat. We eat it with white rice, farofa (a toasted cassava flour mixture) and oranges, the latter to help with digestion.

8. What Brazilian and Rio food is like? Bacalhau: The Portuguese brought with them the tradition to eat dried salted cod. This is quite expensive but a must at Christmas and other holidays. Imported all the way from Norway it is used in various oven-dishes. Try the Bolinho de Bacalhau, which consists in a sort of fried fish balls. It’s a traditional bar food, usually eaten when drinking beer. Tip: eat it with a dab of chili sauce, it’s amazing!

9. What Brazilian and Rio food is like? • Snack food: This brings us to a really good part of the food in Rio: The bar food. Besides thebolinho de bacalhau you also haveempadas,  incredibly pastrysusually filled with shredded chicken or palmito (heart of palm). You also have the spicy sausages calabresa, as well as the fried manioc calledaipim. The sun dried beef carne de sol is a delicious dish from the Northeast of Brazil. Together with a cold beer this all is a perfect match.

10. What Brazilian and Rio food is like? • Sweets: Brazilians love it sweet! If you order a coffee with no sugar, we’ll probably be stared with amazement. Therefore, the desserts are normally very sweet. Try the the following: Passion fruit mousse mousse de maracujá, papaya cream creme de mamão, biscuit cake pavé and lime cake torta de limão. There are many more, you’ll surely find your own favorites if you have a sweet tooth.

11. What Brazilian and Rio food is like? • Juice bars: The daily sucos (juices) is a sacred ritual in Rio. Therefore, you will spot a juice bar in pretty much every corner of the city. These bars have an endless list of fruit juices, from the familiar — orange and pineapple, lime and watermelon – to the unusual: fruits from the Amazon and Cerrado regions like cupuaçu, cajá and the pearlikemangaba. They are not all available at all times of year, and some harder-to-transport fruits are available only in frozen pulp. To find out, ask if a certain juice is “natural,” the Portuguese word that vaguely means “fresh-squeezed.” There is a separate list of sucosespeciais(special juices), mostly mixes like pineapple and fresh mint, a very refreshing option. A useful phrase here is “semaçúcar,” meaning “don’t add sugar.”

12. About the Cariocas • Carioca is how a person born in the state of Rio de Janeiro is called. Cariocas are known for their relaxed way of living and are for the constant smile in their faces – maybe because of their closeness to the beach. They are usually very receptive with tourists. • So, yes, Cariocas are great (and even greater in their personal opinion!). But they are not perfect. One thing some foreigners usually criticize is their lack of punctuality – this is actually a thing of Brazilians in general. This may result in slow service sometimes, so be prepared. • Overall, people from other states tend to see Cariocas as lazy-beach-lovers, always well-shaped and tanned, and constantly wearing flip-flops and swimsuits. But one cannot deny this is part of the “Carioca charm”. • Here’s a useful article to know what to expect from Brazilians in general: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/04/travel/brazil-10-things/index.html

13. Money (USD 1.00 = R$ 4.00*) • You can get money from ATMs. Make sure that you advise your bank about your travel to Brazil and remember your pin code. • Most stores take international credit card and we advise you to use it. Reserve your pocket money to cab fares and for buying souvenirs at the street markets! • Do not exchange money at airports if you can avoid it, you will get terrible conversion rate. • You are advised to bring around USD 200 as pocket money when you arrive Brazil. * Be aware that exchange rates change every day!

14. Budget Planning

15. Cell Phone & 3G Internet • While in Brazil, you can buy a SIM card for your cell phone, as long as it is unlocked. This chip will allow you to make calls and have 3G / 4G access in Brazil. • Use your 3G / 4G wisely: If you decide to buy a SIM Card, you will have pay as you go credit for phone use (both internet and calls) during the whole program. Every 20MB costs BRL 1.00. • If you have a locked cellphone or decide not to buy a SIM Card, you can count on Wi-Fi access at Hotels, Cafés and a visit locations. Useful Apps in Brazil

16. Hostel Information: 021 Hostel (Botafogo)Address: Rua Dr. Sousa Lopes, 12 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22231-060 Phone:(21) 3439-7013 - The Hostel will be closed only to Queens University students during their time in Brazil (4 shared rooms, respecting male/female division) and private room to Queens University Chaperone. Webpage: http://www.021hostel.com.br/en/hostel-3/

17. Hostel Information: - Shared rooms available for students: 1 room with 5 beds, 2 rooms with 8 beds each, 1 room with 12 beds. - Shared Bathrooms (A room with a private bathroom will be booked for exclusive use the Faculty) - Laundry Service - Breakfast included from 8 a.m to 11 a.m - Unlimited Wi-Fi Access

18. Hostel Information: • 10 minutes walking from FlamengoSubway Station (0.6 mile) & Bus stop • 10 minutes by car/bus to Copacabana Beach

19. Location: • Copacabana area: • Beach volleyball • MarathonSwimming • Road Cycling • Triathlon • Canoa Sprint • Rowing • Sailing • Maracanã area: • Soccer • Archery • Athletics

20. Public Transportation

21. Botafogo Neighborhood Botafogo is located amongst the hills of Santa Marta, Mundo Novo and Morro de Sao Joao. It is best known for its attractions including the Native Brazilian Museum, Casa Rui Barbosa and the Villa-Lobos Museum. There is a fun food fair with live music at Cobal Public Market. Two of the largest shopping malls are also located here, Rio Sul and Botafogo Praia Shopping. New and trendy restaurants are starting to spring up as the area has slowly increased in popularity. The area called “BaixoBotafogo” holds many bars, restaurants and a few alternative nightclubs , where local people hang out.

22. Botafogo Neighborhood

23. Take-awayexperiences • Campus Brasil hasalreadyworkedwith over 40 universities, andmost of thegroupswereceivevisit Rio de Janeiro. Eachprogramisunique, but some activities are a must-haveandusuallyresultintoexperiencesof a lifetime. Here are some ofthem: • ChristtheRedeemer: Inaugurated in 1931, the statue is one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. Trying to describe the magnitude and the beauty of this monument is useless: you need to visit to understand.The view speaks for itself.

24. Take-awayexperiences Favela Visit: Cantagalois a pacified community located between Copacabana and Ipanema, full of culture, history and a beautiful view of the city. • Rio Scenarium: Considered as one of the 10 world’s best bars, Rio Scenariumhas three floors, each lavishly decorated with antiques. Balconies overlook the stage on the 1st floor, where dancers keep time to the jazz-infused samba, choro or pagode (popular samba music) filling the air. • Sugar Loaf Mountain: Seen from the peak of Pão de Açúcar, Rio is undoubtedly a Marvelous City. Two cable cars connect to the summit, 396m above Rio. At the top, the city unfolds beneath you, with Corcovado mountain and Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) off to the west, and Copacabana Beach to the south.

25. Safety Tips – Travel Smart Protect your Passport. Always carry just a copy of your passport or driver license with you and keep your passport at the Hotel. Hang out in groups. It’s always safer to travel in groups. You will always need to travel in a group of three or if that is not possible you may occasionally travel in a pair. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWew0EqM7e4 Leave Irreplaceable Items at Home If you have expensive jewelry or items you consider irreplaceable, leave them at home. Be aware of pickpockets. Do not store your wallet/smartphone in back pockets at your clothes/bags. Also, do not leave your belongings unattended in public spaces.

26. Program Rules – What is expected from you Disorderly Conduct: Disorderly conduct such as excessive noise at the hotel, disrespect for staff and/or colleagues and any disruptive action that may prevent the group activities from continuing will not be tolerated. Medication: If you are on prescript medication, make sure to carry a supply with you and always have a doctor’s note/original prescription of your medication. Drugs: Do not be tempted to buy, sell, carry or use any illegal drug while abroad. Whether you are alone or in group, the use of even a small amount of an illegal drug can jeopardize your welfare. Remember that while in Brazil you are expected to obey Brazilian national law.

27. Dipping in Brazilian culture 1808: The Flight of the Emperor: How A Weak Prince, A Mad Queen, And The British Navy Tricked Napoleon And Changed The New World  The flight of the Portuguese royal family to Rio de Janeiro was one of the most exciting moments and revolutionary from Brazil, Portugal and the world. Napoleonic wars, republican revolutions, slavery formed the backdrop against which occurred change of the Portuguese court and its installation in Brazil. Understanding what happened in Brazil in 1808 explains a lot of Brazil’s present. • Toread: Rio onWatch: a program to bring visibility to favela community voices in the lead-up to the 2016 Rio Olympics. This news site, RioOnWatch.org, is a vehicle for publishing the perspectives of community organizers, residents, and international observers, in light of the fast-paced urban transformations that currently characterize Rio. The RioOnWatch program works to grow the participation of community journalists in reporting on Rio’s transformations. The program also dialogues with the mainstream and alternative press to engender a more accurate picture of favelas, their contributions to the city, and resident perspectives. http://www.rioonwatch.org/?cat=328

28. Dipping in Brazilian culture • Towatch: Rio, I loveyou: New episode of the film series "Cities of Love", "Rio, I Love You" brings together ten short films from ten Brazilian and international directors. Each of the stories reveals a neighborhood and a hallmark of the Marvelous City. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnJopwmTBIY

29. Dipping in Brazilian culture • Tolistento: Antônio Carlos Jobim (Tom Jobim) was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. He was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists within Brazil and internationally. Widely known as the composer of "Garota de Ipanema" ("The Girl from Ipanema"), one of the most recorded songs of all time, Jobim has left a large number of songs that are now included in jazz and pop standard repertoires.

30. Dipping in Brazilian culture • Tolistento: Chico Buarqueis a singer, guitarist, composer, dramatist, writer and poet. He is best known for his music, which often includes social, economic and cultural commentary on Brazil and Rio de Janeiro in particular. He performed music throughout the 1960s as well as writing a play that was deemed dangerous by the Brazilian military dictatorship of the time. Buarque, along with several of his fellow musicians, was threatened by the government and eventually left Brazil in 1970. He moved to Italy again. However, he came back to Brazil in 1971, one year before the others, and continued to record albums, perform, and write, though much of his material was not allowed by government censors. He released several more albums in the 1980s and published three novels in the 1990s and 2000s, all of which were acclaimed critically.

31. Muito obrigado! daniel@campusbrasil.org