Coming from India to Sau Paulo for higher studies.

Not even one person who went for higher studies?

I can't really say but i think you can break this rule. I'm sure you can find a part time job somewhere around  that won't ask you for a work book. so go for it, and why go to Sp ? the cost of living there is sky high. well depends on which city you'll be in. Anyways don't be scared to go after your dreams . Jobs is an issue right now in brazil but you can work even on a student visa .

Hey Yulana, Thanks for the reply.
I am aware of the high expense and that's what i am concerned about. It happens to be that i will be in the main city. I am waiting for the selection results which is due to be out next month. I am hooping there are ways which i may be able to work to cover my expenses even though the rules don't allow me to. Are you studying there as well or are you working?

Hi Nazaf,

I was able to work on a student visa but it was kind of as part of my studies.  I did an internship at a marketing company, which was arranged by my university.  However the pay was so low that it was barely worth it.  I think I made more money from my student allowance than I did from the job.  After I finished the internship (which went for 6 months, and my visa was for 1 year) I was still allowed to work (not that anyone checked anyway). 

I would check with the University and see if they have any grad programs or internships available, or connections to companies that offer these programs.

Cheers,

I live here, after 6 years of being here i decided to go to the
university

Hey Yulana,

What are you studying?  What University do you go to?  Are you enjoying it?

Cheers,

Hi Nawii,

Thanks a lot for the insight. I have contacted a few organizations which provide paid internship kinda thing for international students and as you mentioned, pay won't be very good and i am not sure if it will be worth it. I contacted USP as well and they won't be assisting me in any internship. So it's all on me. I hope i get something in next 2-3 months after landing there in case i get selected.

That's great. What are you studying?

Estacio, it's a private university,not easy as i am studying Civil Engineering