Monday, June 23, 2014

Closing Thoughts


"While this trip was in some respects the most challenging of the four Olympic and World Cup Seminars Abroad in terms of logistics planning and preparation, at the end of the day it was another incredible experience for all of us lucky enough to be a part of Seminar Abroad 2014, FIFA World Cup/Brazil!"

--Curt Hamakawa 


"Amazing.  This never gets tiring for me.  Thanks, Mark Martinez for taking me everywhere in Rio!  Sign me up for the next one . . . I'm in!"

--Golden Bear


"This experience has opened my eyes to an amazing culture.  Not only have I had the time of my life, but I am so happy that the first time I left the U.S. was to go Rio de Janeiro for the 2014 FIFA World Cup!" 

--Jeremy Patti '15


"It would do the country of Brazil a disservice to attempt to summarize this experience with any amount of words.  From the outstanding fans in the Maracana to smiles on the faces in the favela, a World Cup in Brazil is unlike any experience in the world.  My only regret is that so many people will never experience it."

--Mark Martinez '15


"Everything we had the opportunity to be a part of was so rich and full of culture.  You just don't see that everyday...people tell stories about monumental moments in their lives, and now it's our turn to be the story tellers!"

--McKenzie Pezze '16


"For my first time out of the country, never would I have thought it would be to Brazil and the FIFA World Cup.  However, I am so happy I went outside of my comfort zone and applied, because this has been an absolutely amazing experience that I certainly will never forget, and for which I am incredibly thankful."

--Sarah Babski '15


"There is no greater learning experience than travel, and there is no greater travel than going to a World Cup.  And, most importantly, there is no greater World Cup than a World Cup in Brazil!"

--Tom Cowin '15


"Life changing.  I truly believe I am a better person because of this.  People sometimes never get a chance to go to something as incredible as a World Cup.  I will never forget, and I am eternally grateful for, the people I met and the things I've seen."

--Troy Tanzer '17


"No one will ever understand how much this trip has meant to me.  What could be better than being in Rio in Brazil during the World Cup?  That's right, nothing can compare!"

--Andrea Canales '16


"In this, our fourth such trip, I was incredibly impressed with our students' willingness to engage in the significant cultural experiences that Rio, Brazil, and the World Cup offered them.  They are a special group indeed."

--Dr. Dan Covell


"The course and trip not only met, but went above and beyond, my expectations.  Everything was special in its own way and I would do it over again in a heart beat!" 

--Irina Smith '16


"My experience in Rio for the World Cup was memorable and unforgettable.  This entire trip has been a dream-come-true and something I will cherish for the rest of my life.  Obrigado, Brazil!"

--Nick Prue '15


"This trip was outstanding.  It started when we touched down in Rio and headed to our first Maracana match all the way through to our last futbol friendly with our tour guide and minibus driver.  It will be a memory I will have for the rest of my life.  Thank you to everyone who made this possible." 

--Ross Titelbaum '16

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