Health and well-being
Your first priority should always be your own health, safety, and well-being. No project, paper, grant, or collaboration is more important than that.
Health resources in São Paulo
- Hospital Universitário: The campus hospital is excellent, has a walk-in service and provides free medical for the university community.
- CEPE USP: The university sports center is full of free activities that you can sign up for and has a large range of pools and fields that also be used.
- Clinica Odontológica: The São Paulo campus also has a free dental health service for the community.
- Ministério da Saúde - Suicídio (Prevenção): The ministry of health website has resources for suicide prevention and how to get help with mental health issues.
- Centro de Valorização da Vida: Offers a 24h help line by phone, chat, email, and in-person (the closest center to campus is in Pinheiros).
Entertainment in São Paulo
São Paulo is a massive city and a huge cultural center in Brazil. There are many things to do, often for free, across the city. Here are a few tips.
- Buses are free on Sundays. You can take as many as you’d like and they often won’t be as crowded as on weekdays.
- Special bike lanes are installed on major streets and avenues during Sundays and holidays. They area great way to get to the many parks around the city.
- SESC has many units around the city that host concerts and art exhibits. The exhibits are usually free. They also have many free activities for children and a relatively cheap cafeteria for lunch.
- Pinacoteca de São Paulo and Museu da Lingua Portuguesa are next to each other close to the Luz subway station. They are great and are both free on Saturdays.
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