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$2,000 scholarship available for SPC’s Cuba Study Abroad program!

Cuba Study Abroad
Cuba, Study Abroad

Cuba Study AbroadSPC is pleased to offer students an exceptional opportunity to earn college credits while participating Cuba Study Abroad visit Cuba yourself on a remarkable 8-day exploration. On this cultural,
educational and musical exchange, you will discover Cuba through the resource that has kept the country vibrant through
decades of political strife and isolation from the world: The Cuban people. Their joys, challenges and unique world outlook will
unfold for you through personal meetings and enjoyment of their arts and culture in this program. Encounter Cuba through its
people, intriguing excursions, lectures, UNESCO World Heritage sites and more. We will explore Havana’s timeless streets, architecture and famous landmarks. Savor local cuisine and talk with Cubans about their way of life.

$2,000 Scholarship is available! Click here to submit your online application for the Cuba Study Abroad program by Monday, February 20.

What is included?

  • Round trip air from Tampa to Havana
  • 7-Nites, 8 Days lodging
  • All sightseeing by private air-conditioned motor-coach with English speaking guides
  • MEALS, breakfast, lunch, dinner (excluding 2 dinners)
  • UNESCO World Heritage sites, Old Havana, La Terrazas Biosphere Project, Vinales Valley
  • Musical exchanges with local musicians / music professors
  • Agro-Ecologic Farm visits, including Yoandra Farm with rarest plants in Havana, Paradiso Finca
  • Cuban Cooking school, river bathing, evening entertainment
  • Cuban Tourist Visa
  • Medical Insurance while in Cuba
  • And much more…

Delve into the vibrant music and dance culture of Cuba, one of the world’s most invigorating and passionate cultures. From Cuban
classical music to the beat of the Afro-Cuban drums, from ballet to salsa, this tour will encompass the many styles that makes this
country thrive. A visit to Cuba is an absolute must for those who have a passion for the arts. Music, Dance, Art, Culture and
Cuisine: Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to CUBA with the St. Petersburg College.

Click here to visit the Cuba Study Abroad program website to learn more!

Questions? Contact Anna Faiola at 727-712-5883.

Learn more about the Belize Study Abroad program and the $2,500 scholarship!

Belize Study Abroad
Belize, Study Abroad

 

Belize Study AbroadSt. Petersburg College is providing an opportunity for students to meet the faculty leading the Belize Study Abroad program on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 on the Tarpon Springs campus in room NU 461 from 1pm-2pm. During this session you will be able to ask questions to help you find out if this is the right program for you.

Did you miss the $2,500 Belize Study Abroad Scholarship deadline? Good news! It has been extended until February 21, 2017!

Computers will be available during the event so that you can submit your study abroad application and your  $2,500 Belize Study Abroad Scholarship application, while receiving face-to-face assistance, if needed!

Not familiar with the Belize Study Abroad program? Here is a breakdown in a nutshell:

  • Available courses:
    • BSC 2362 Tropical Ecology taught by Professor Jim Wallis
    • CLP 2140 Abnormal Psychology taught by Professor Sara Brzezinski
  • Course dates: May 22 – July 25, 2017
  • Travel dates: July 9 – July 23, 2017
  • View full program details

Belize Study AbroadAre you ready to sign up today? You don’t have to wait until February 21 to apply! The application for the program and the scholarship are both found online.

As Professor Sara Brzezinski wrote in her blog post last fall, “The opportunities you will have to get a glimpse into the field of mental health are unlike any your classmates and colleagues at SPC and other institutions will experience.  Many individuals in graduate programs do not even have access to these types of experiences.  If you are planning on going into the field of psychology, medicine, social work, public health, etc., this is an excellent program for you!” (Click here to read her full post.)

Have questions you want answered now? Contact Professor Sara Brzezinski by email, or by phone at 727-712-5455.

$2,000 Scholarship to Study Abroad in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Study Abroad Scholarship
Travel

Costa Rica Study Abroad ScholarshipAre you interested in Studying Abroad in Costa Rica? Then you may be interested in the St. Petersburg College (SPC) Costa Rica Business program! Get firsthand experience with doing business in Latin American countries.

Are you worried about the financial burden of a Study Abroad program? Well, SPC’s got your back! Apply for the $2,000 Costa Rica scholarship by Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Hint: part of the scholarship application includes two essay questions; be prepared to show the scholarship committee why YOU should be chosen as the recipient of this scholarship!

Available Courses:

  • GEB 2350 Survey of International Business
  • MAN 2604 Intercultural Relations in Business
  • MAN 4102 Managing Cultural Diversity
  • MAN 3784  Sustainability in the Natural Environment
  • MAN 4788 Sustainability and Environmental Issues
  • MAN 4061  Corporate Social Responsibility College of Business
  • MAN 4935  Special Topics: Problems and Solutions in the Triple Bottom Line

Are you ready to Study Abroad in Costa Rica? Get started now!

What to learn more about the program? Click here to visit the Costa Rica web-page.

Hear what past students have to say about this life-changing experience:

This Study Abroad trip exceeded my wildest expectations! The program was extremely well hand-crafted to provide a spectacular perspective into the international way of doing business in Costa Rica.  If I had to change anything, it would be nothing. – Tait Sorenson (participated in 2012)

Click here to read Tait’s full blog post.

Want to read more? Check out SPC’s Study Abroad blog where you will find posts from other past students, such as these:

Apply early – space is limited!

Have questions? Contact Anna Faiola at 727-712-5883.

Attend the Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC)!

International Students, International Students Events, Study Abroad

Are you interested in participating in a FREE international leaderships conference? Sign up for the 2017 FILC! This opportunity is reserved for International and Study Abroad students.

Watch the video below to learn more!

What: International and Study Abroad students from Florida schools will get together to learn leadership skills in a fun and relaxed camping trip.
When: Friday, February 3 to Sunday, February 5, 2017
Where: Camp Winona, DeLeon Springs, Florida.
Cost: SPC will pay for registration, meals, accommodations and transportation.

APPLY NOW! Please sign up by clicking the Apply Now button below and filling in the required information. We will be contacting you if you are selected.

Casa Tina to benefit SPC’s Gabe Cazares Memorial Scholarship

Events, News

On November 7, 2016 Casa Tina, a restaurant located at 365 Main St in Dunedin,  will be donating 20% of the restaurant’s revenue in support of the Gabe Cazares Memorial Scholarship at St. Petersburg College.

Stop by for dinner at Casa Tina on November 7, 2016 from 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.  to support this effort and help a Hispanic student further their education!

Great Food ~ Authentic Atmosphere ~ Great Cause!

Please RSVP to Sandra: (727) 445-9734 x211.

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$2,000 Honors Scholarship for the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic, Study Abroad

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A $2,000 scholarship is available to Honors Scholars to embark on SPC’s 7-day service learning program to the Dominican Republic during Spring Break 2017!  Take part in a cross-cultural service learning experience while earning college credit!

An excerpt from the itinerary:

  • Participate in a service project at a nearby village
  • Immerse yourself in cultural activities
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“The Dominican culture has transformed my life.”  – 2015 Alumnus

 

Top three things you need to know to inspire your students to Study Abroad

Faculty Resources, Study Abroad

Help us create a buzz about the fantastic 2016-2017 Study Abroad opportunities available for students to earn college credit while traveling the world!

  1. Study Abroad: What’s available and how does it work?
  1. How can faculty help? Schedule a class presentation!
  1. Scholarship application deadline is November 1.

Get the full story in the Blue and White!

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“I knew this trip was worth taking, but I never knew what it would feel like. I’m so thankful to SPC for this life-changing adventure!” – Angela, SPC Study Abroad Alumnus

Questions? Contact us by email or call 727-341-4731.

All SPC faculty are cordially invited to attend our International Programs Dinner

Summer 2017 Study Abroad Scholarships
Events, Faculty Resources, News

When?  Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Where? Seminole Campus UP 303

Why?

  • Learn what the Center for International Programs can do for you
  • Receive updates on Study Abroad
  • Hear ways to internationalize your classroom
  • Discover the Global Citizen Pathway
  • Share ideas for improvements

What? A delicious dinner and engaging conversations

How? Please click here to RSVP by Monday, October 31st.

Enter the 2016 International Photo Contest!

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News

The Center for International Programs invites SPC students, faculty and staff to enter the International Photo Contest, held in conjunction with International Education Week.

How to enter:

  1. Review contest guidelines and rules
  2. Submit up to two photos you took while traveling outside the U.S. (Alaska, Hawaii and US territories do not count) on the Center for International Programs Facebook page.
  3. Submit photos no later than Monday, Oct. 24
Student Prizes:

  • First place – iPad Air
  • Second place – iPod Nano
  • Third place – iPod Shuffle
 Faculty/staff Prizes:

  • First place – 1st place certificate
  • Second place – 2nd place certificate
  • Third place – 3rd place certificate

We invite you to encourage your students and colleagues to enter the contest! Good luck!

(Originally published in The Blue and White)