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iPodia 2024
Thursdays | Online
August 29 to December 12, 2024
From 14:00 to 16:00 BRT
Interviews July 29
From 14:00 to 17:00
UFRGS Requirements
Adequate English level to follow the classes.
Recommended for graduate students and undergraduate from the 7th semester onwards.
Motivation to undertake global challenges.
USC Requirements
If you answer “Yes” to the following questions, then iPodia is right for you as a student:
- Are you interested in learning together with global classmates?
- Do you think that you would benefit from an expanded personal network globally?
- Do you enjoy working on team projects with top students from global elite universities?
- Do you enjoy helping others to learn as a way of learning a subject yourself?
- Would you like to discourse with people who have different cultural backgrounds than yours?
The Courses
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iPodia Overseas Campus Visit
UFRGS 2022
The iPodia Program, in its third edition at UFRGS, was visited by international participants for the first time. 38 students from the University of Southern California in the USA, Technion Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel and RWTH Aachen University in Aachen, Germany came to Porto Alegre in November 2022 and the Brazilian Team welcomed them.
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Testimonials
Message from students
Participating in the iPodia Team 2022 was a huge opportunity, and was one of the best experiences that I had at UFRGS. Having virtual classes in a top-ranking American University , and in English , was a challenge , but it was worth it. I learned a lot of new things such as topics of technology and innovation, that I can use now in my Engineering studies and also was a good way to practice my English communication skills. Besides that , I learned a lot about new cultures from different countries , which was an amazing experience for me. But my favorite part was definitely the Overseas Campus Visit, where I met my colleagues from my group project , we worked together in person , and we quickly became friends. I strongly recommend it for UFRGS students to join future programs 🙂
Marina Quijano
industrial engineering
The iPodia Program was one of the best experiences that I had at UFRGS. In class we learned about innovation and entrepreneurship. What excited me the most was when professor Lu said something like "you can't have an innovative thought if you only do the same things with people that think the same way as you do", that triggered something inside my mind... On top of that we had the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and learn from a lot of good companies, like Microsoft. All the classes and interactions were in English, so it's also a good way to practice. I loved and recommend it.
Otávio Andreazza
Civil Engineering
The Ipodia 2021 course was for me very enlightening in certain aspects, I absorved the culture of all other countries participating, and exchanged some in the process. At the same time learned a lot about innovation, improved my english and my soft skills participating in the cohorts weekly. I recommend enlisting on this course for every student that intends to be an enterpreneur.
Lorenzo R. Paniz
Civil Engineering
Joining iPodia 2021 last semester was one of the most enriching experiences I've ever partaken. I've got to meet a lot of different students from around the world, join discussions and work directly with them. The multiple projects also challenged the very best of my abilities and ideas. I definitely recommend other students to join it even if they are not that keen on innovation topics as they'll learn a lot and will live very unique experiences.
Laura Mendes de Santana
Computer Engineering
"Participating in the iPodia Team 2021 was a huge opportunity because I learned about
many other cultures and things that I've never seen here, like a square watermelon.
Also I could discuss a lot with my colleagues about interesting topics of technology,
engineering and innovation. Certainly it was a really important course that I
will take a bunch of knowledge for my life and career in engineering."
Daniella Endres Moysés
Physical Engineering
Experiência única!! Que tenha sempre oportunidades internacionais como essa dentro da engenharia. A troca cultural foi muito interessante e principalmente aprender com o Professor Lu agregou muito conhecimento e experiências.
Júlia Mozetic
Engenharia Civil
Foi uma experiência muito recompensadora. Esse curso te dá outra visão do mercado e das inovações, além de proporcionar uma troca de experiências e visões de mundo muito enriquecedoras! Recomendo muito para todos!
Eugênia Wender
Eng Química
iPodia was a big challenge that I embraced, one that demanded a lot of time every week, but one that I made a commitment to. Through it, I had access to rich content, in addition to having met and kept in touch with people from far away, which I find fascinating.
Isadora Rigo
Product Design
The iPodia class was a awesome opportunity. What excited me the most was to communicate with other students from around the globe, getting to know their points of view and experiences. The classes have top tier content and have broaden my scope of possibilities and influenced the path that I’ll pursue in my live. Discussing about innovation and working with my colleagues from other countries made it way more special. It was the first time I’ve ever spoken English in discussions and conversations, so it was a great opportunity to improve my speech. Also, the campus visit was a unique experience. I loved the iPodia program and can't recommend it enought.
Tales Fabras
Electrical Engineering
Participation in iPodia 2021 was an enriching experience. Having a greater sense of innovations, products, development and engineering in different cultures is certainly something that will add a lot during the personal and professional development of anyone who participates.
Erhon Leonetti Aragão
Physical Engineering
Participar do iPodia 2021 foi incrível e certamente é uma oportunidade única e de grande aprendizado. Com esta experiência pude compreender como a engenharia, o mercado e a inovação se relacionam, além de praticar o inglês, usado em todas as atividades. O conteúdo das aulas era enriquecido pelas conversas semanais com os colegas, que eram de diversos países. Foi muito interessante viver essa troca cultural e conhecer diferentes pontos de vista!
Muito obrigada por nos proporcionarem essa vivência!
Gabrielle Ilha
Industrial chemistry
Sem dúvida o programa IPODIA 2021 foi uma experiência única, tive a oportunidade de conhecer pessoas com diferentes culturas, hábitos e maneiras de pensar, e ainda com o diferencial de ser totalmente em inglês. Durante o curso, conversamos ativamente com os colegas e com os professores de outras faculdades estrangeiras, sempre com o foco de encontrar oportunidades de inovação presentes na atualidade.
Rômulo de Avila
Industrial chemistry
O programa iPODIA, oportunidade fornecida pela UFRGS e USC, despertou em mim uma posição mais consciente e engajada internacionalmente, me mostrando que nossas ações podem impactar locais além de nossas fronteiras. Terminei o curso com uma grande bagagem multicultural pela troca que tive com alunos americanos, taiwaneses e chineses.
Lucas Ribas
Engenharia de Materiais
Discutir sobre casos reais de inovação com professores especializados na área foi uma experiência muito boa. Ter a parceria de colegas interessados no tema e com vontade de inovarem foi muito legal. Recomendo o Ipodia a todos alunos que gostem do assunto.
Gabriel Marques
Eng de Produção
Foi uma experiência super interessante. Tivemos a oportunidade de trocar ideias e experiências com colegas de diversos lugares do mundo, além de aprender sobre um conteúdo super relevante atualmente. Recomendo bastante a experiência e espero que nas próximas vezes possa ter um encontro presencial no fim do curso para conhecermos melhor os colegas e a própria faculdade da USC!
Marina Manzoli Alice
Eng de Produção
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