Student stories
Photos & Testimonials
See what past Summit students remember from classrooms, city days, professional visits, cultural experiences, and traveling with a cohort.
Student reflections
Students talk about the parts that stayed with them.
These testimonials come from past Summit programs, with many from Brazil participants. They show what students noticed most: structure, balance, cultural depth, professional visits, and moving through new places with classmates.
"There is no doubt that I would recommend the Summit Program. I thought the flow of the program was perfect, not too overwhelming but always something to do. It is important to find that balance in a study abroad program, and I think Summit has managed to do so."
"I would recommend this program to other students. I really liked the structure and how well we were able to view and capture all aspects of the country of Brazil."
Program photos
The program shows up in classrooms, cities, and visits.
More student voices
What past students remembered.
"I would 100% recommend this program to other Iowa students. I have learned so much about Brazil and will carry that with me for the rest of my life."
"I loved all of the programming. There was always an option to dive a little deeper into Brazilian culture. I feel like I have done more in this one-month program than I imagined possible. ESPM has been a gracious host and its faculty are top-class."
"I liked the length of time we got in each city, not constant movement, but not too static. I liked the mix of planned events and freedom to explore on your own."
"I was surprised with the freedom that the students had and how great the professional visits were."
"I would recommend this program to future students because there are a lot of amazing things to see and do in Brazil, and this program allowed us to spend time in three cities."
Video testimonials
Some students shared their experience on video.
Summit's video playlist remains available for students and families who want to hear more directly from past participants.
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