<p>My son is considering a study abroad semester in Brazil through the UC system. Has anyone done a study abroad in Brazil? Is it safe?</p>
<p>Security in Brazil is indeed worse than in most of the American universities. However, I think for most Brazilian universities it will not be a big issue, unless the university is in Rio de Janeiro.
I am Brazilian and have lived here all my life. If you want further information just PM me.</p>
<p>Brazil isnt as dangerous as americans think. I’ve been there lots of times and I’ve felt safer there than at any other place in the US. If you decide to go there… be prepared to have a lot of fun ,brazilians are lot more friendly than americans :D.</p>