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MEJO 584 International Projects will produce a world-class multimedia website that explores sustainability  issues facing the eastern Marajó Region and the people who live there. Reporters, videographers, photographers, designers, and developers will work together in five story teams to shape each topic focus over four weeks.

Marajó is a river-island located in the Amazon River about the size of Switzerland and is home to an environmental protection area and marine extraction reserve.

Students will spend two weeks in Brazil from June 5-19. The program requires one week of instruction pre-travel and one to two weeks post-travel.

Dates:
Class on campus – May 28-June 4
Travel – June 5-19
Class on campus – June 24-28

Make an appointment with the UNC Hussman Global programs office by selecting an in-person of virtual global consult on this page if you would like to discuss the program. 

Application

Students should complete the application for the role they are interested in below by January 20.

Photo/Video Application
Interactive Design and AD/PR Application 
Reporting Application

Students will also need complete the study abroad application by January 31. Student will be notified if they have been selected for the program before the January 31 deadline pending they meet all UNC Study Abroad requirements.