Discover Brazil: A Journey of Culture, Connection, and Career Exploration

 
 
 
 

November 11th - 17th, 2025

Requirements:

  • Must have a valid passport by July 2025. We provide assistance with passports if required.

  • Attend at least two travel sessions in 2025.

  • Write and submit an essay. Students will be given the topic and helpful prompts.

  • Fundraise a minimum of $700. We will provide the tools and support.

What’s Included:

  • Airfare

  • Accommodations

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (students must bring spending money for snacks)

  • Ground transportation

  • Activities

Itinerary (We are collaborating with the organizers of the Black Travel Summit to design a meaningful and enriching experience for our students. Please note that this itinerary is a preliminary draft, and adjustments may be made as we finalize the details.)

🇧🇷 Day 1 & 2: Departure and Arrival in Brazil

  • Depart from Baltimore or DC in the evening and arrive in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on the morning of November 13th.

  • Orientation session to discuss the trip’s goals and expectations.

  • Relax for the day

📸 📝 Day 3: Black Travel Summit - Opening Day

  • Attend the Black Travel Summit and Participate in panel discussions

  • Network with influencers, content creators, and industry leaders.

🏝🍽 Day 4: Summit and Cultural Immersion

  • Attend morning sessions.

  • Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain.

  • Experience the energy of Copacabana Beach and enjoy a traditional Brazilian churrasco dinner with a guest speaker from the hospitality or tourism industry.

🛫 Day 5: Departure

  • Depart from São Paulo, Brazil in the evening with unforgettable memories, new connections, and inspiration for the future.