HAITIAN STUDENTS AT UFPA: trajectories and challenges

Abstract

This article aims to address the issue of immigration of Haitians who come to Brazil in order to enter higher education. In this way, it seeks to specifically address the identification of the reasons that influenced the migration of Haitians to Brazil, as well as the factors that led them to choose Federal University of Pará, understanding their cultural adaptation process and their main challenges, knowledge about access to insertion and reception programs within the university and the identification of public policies that help Haitian immigrants. The methodology used, whose nature is qualitative, was based on case studies, semi-structured interviews and literature review. Consequently, the authors were able to conclude not only that the possibility and desire to pursue higher education and pass the Federal University of Pará were the main factors that influenced the arrival of these immigrants to Brazil, but also that adaptation to the new language was one of the main cultural challenges to be overcome. In addition, the authors noted that Haitian students have access to student permanence programs offered by Federal University of Pará, in addition to joining the said institution mainly through the Migre Special Selection Program (PSE MIGRE) and the Student Program - graduation agreement ( PEC - G).