Brazilian Scientific Mobility Program
Quick Information
The Brazilian Scientific Mobility Proram (BSWB/BSMP) (2012 - 2015) was a program funded by the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and the office of Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel in the Brazilian Ministry of Education. Qualified Brazilian students received scholarships to study English and their fields at U.S. higher education institutions for up to 18 months.
KU gave me the opportunity to study and work with people from all over the world, creating a strong network. Also, during this experience, I shared my own culture and traditions while also learning about theirs.
Services Details
ISP (then as part of the Applied English Center) created several custom classes for ACI participants, including:
- Intensive English Study I
Lower-level English speakers enrolled in pre-existing AEC language courses, including:
- Speaking and Listening for Academic Purposes
- Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes
- Grammar in Communication
ISP staff kept track of the English-language development and program requirements, ensuring that participants would thrive in classes such as
- MATH 581: Numerical Methods
- ME 360: Mechanical Engineering Problems
- CPE 656: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
ISP arranged for participants to live in on-campus dormitories, around degree-seeking KU and AEC students. The participants also had access to a KU dining plan and often ate at Mrs. E's, an "all-you-care-to-eat" cafeteria on campus that serves most KU dormitories.
BSMP participants had access to the following:
- 24/7 emergency support
- AEC staff & services
- KU Libraries
- KU Recreation Center
- Student Health Services
ISP provided transportation to all required program events. BSMP participants had access to local shuttles, and ISP provided support and assistance with understanding the transportation systems that participants encountered.