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10 years of SiPN

In 2015, FLAD launched the Study in Portugal Network, or SiPN — a project designed to help place Portugal firmly on the radar of U.S. students seeking a study abroad experience.

More than just a provider, SiPN became a connector — aligning systems, institutions, and cultures, and crafting a uniquely Portuguese academic and intercultural experience for U.S. students.

From its first student on June 1, 2015, to today, SiPN has grown into Portugal’s leading study abroad program — a living example of how intentional design, human connection, and collaboration can transform international education.

Summer 2015 – We hosted a first group of summer students.

Over 1,900 students have participated in SiPN since 2015.

Each one returned with new skills, new stories, and often, a lifelong connection to Portugal.

97% of Students recommended SiPN

Reestruturação do programa semestral e criação de dois novos programas semestrais

9 Editions of the summer program hosting 600 summer students

More than 100 internship placements in governmental and non-governmental, businesses, etc

Through FLAD, SiPN became a Gilman Global Partner awarding 18 FLAD-Gilman Scholarships

80% of semester students took a Portuguese Language Course

More than 60 different customized programs from various areas of studies and different locations in Portugal hosting more than 900 students

The implementation of Intercultural Competency Groups (ICG) has enriched our semester program. The primary goal is to use an intercultural framework to enhance social and emotional learning, promote awareness of different cultures, and encourage meaningful engagement with the Portuguese language, culture, and people.

$50,000 partial scholarships awarded by FLAD

10 years of immersive experiences in Portugal

From group dinners to field trips, all aspects of SiPN programming are created with the intention of having students engage meaningfully with Portuguese language, people, & culture.

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Life changing lecture

My brother had always encouraged me to study abroad and the start of my junior year seemed like the perfect time to start that adventure. I drew my inspiration for choosing Lisbon, Portugal from my anthropology professor and the many stories he told about living in Portugal and falling in love with the language, food, the people, and the culture. 

Natalie Castilleja
University of Missouri Kansas City

SiPN
5.0
2019-02-04T11:40:52+00:00

Natalie Castilleja
University of Missouri Kansas City

My brother had always encouraged me to study abroad and the start of my junior year seemed like the perfect …

Finding Her in Heritage

Growing up with immigrant parents I guess you could say that I had a different upbringing compared to most of my peers. Of course, there were times when cultures would clash leaving me stuck between my Portuguese and American identities, but over time I learned to embrace the best of two worlds. I had always wanted to visit mainland Portugal, but I never thought that I would get to experience living here which has provided me with an even better experience than I could have imagined. Studying abroad wasn’t originally part of my academic plans, but here I am in my senior year and this is one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Diane Fontes University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

SiPN
5.0
2020-07-29T16:18:34+00:00

Diane Fontes University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Growing up with immigrant parents I guess you could say that I had a different upbringing compared to most of …

From Grandparents to Me

Having grandparents from the Azores growing up, I thought I had a good understanding of Portuguese culture. I figured my trips to the Azores as a teenager, eating bacalhau and seeing my traditionally dressed grandmother cook octopus on Christmas made me an expert on the Portuguese experience. However when I arrived, I realized The Portuguese people are young, and Lisbon is culturally diverse and thriving city. 

Derek Robidoux
University of Massachusetts Amherst

SiPN
5.0
2017-03-13T11:54:16+00:00

Derek Robidoux
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Having grandparents from the Azores growing up, I thought I had a good understanding of Portuguese culture. I figured my …

Across Four Continents

Long story short, I received a scholarship for my study abroad but with the condition that I study in Bahia, Brazil. That year changed my life and lead me to study abroad another semester in Florianópolis Brazil and earn a minor in Portuguese. As an advanced speaker of Portuguese being in Lisbon is a dream come true to be living my day to day life in the Portuguese language. Even the walk to the grocery store is never dull when you are surrounded by history and smiling Portuguese faces. 

Samuel Orlowski
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

SiPN
5.0
2019-02-04T11:33:43+00:00

Samuel Orlowski
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Long story short, I received a scholarship for my study abroad but with the condition that I study in Bahia, …

Another piece to the melting pot

Studying abroad seemed like the perfect opportunity to do this. I must admit, before coming to Portugal, if someone asked me where Lisbon was I would have had no clue. This however actually gives great insight as to why I chose Portugal as my study abroad destination. The chance to come to a place I had no knowledge of seemed like another great time to expose myself to beautiful new places, people, and things.

Liz Bovell
University of Connecticut

SiPN
5.0
2019-02-04T11:44:07+00:00

Liz Bovell
University of Connecticut

Studying abroad seemed like the perfect opportunity to do this. I must admit, before coming to Portugal, if someone asked …

Happy coincidence

I started learning Portuguese by accident. I spent the majority of my life learning Spanish as a second language. Although my dad is from Peru, I never spoke Spanish with him growing up. I think this is how my love of languages arose. Frustrated that I never learned the language of my dad’s family, in school I dedicated myself to learning Spanish and to sounding as “Peruvian” as possible. Now, two and a half years later, I am a Spanish and Portuguese major studying abroad in Lisbon, Portugal. I never imagined that I would learn to speak Portuguese as quickly as I have, or that I would come to love the Portuguese-speaking world as much as I loved learning Spanish.

Claudia Bellido
Emory University

SiPN
5.0
2019-02-04T11:14:26+00:00

Claudia Bellido
Emory University

I started learning Portuguese by accident. I spent the majority of my life learning Spanish as a second language. Although …

Positive Impact

Studying in Portugal was one of the best experiences of my life! I’ll always remember the friendships I made and the wonderful memories from traveling all over the country. I learned about Portuguese culture which has influenced me in profound ways that I treasure very much.

Mila Barzdukas
Emory University

SiPN
5.0
2019-02-04T12:00:57+00:00

Mila Barzdukas
Emory University

Studying in Portugal was one of the best experiences of my life! I’ll always remember the friendships I made and …
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