As someone who loves to travel and explore new places, I knew the SPC dental hygiene study abroad trip was something I wanted to do. The experience was everything I expected and more. It was one of those opportunities that helps you grow, not only as a clinician, but also as a person. We stayed … Continue reading The Experience that Filled my Heart and Strengthened my Passion
My trip to Antigua with the Saint Petersburg College dental hygiene program was a life-changing experience. Prior to this trip, I had never been out of the country, so I was honestly a bit nervous. This experience not only gave me a greater understanding of the cultural aspects of Antigua, but it also opened my … Continue reading SPC Antigua: A life-changing experience!
It is safe to say that I’ve gained so much more from this trip than I gave. While I did provide the people of Antigua with great dental care and education, they changed my life forever. They welcomed me with open arms and allowed me to be a part of their culture. They opened my … Continue reading SPC Antigua Dental Hygiene: We’ve gained so much more from this!
I recently had the opportunity to travel to the beautiful island of Antigua and Barbuda on a dental mission trip as a student dental hygienist. This experience allowed me to combine my passion for oral hygiene with cultural exploration in such a welcoming place. The locals were incredibly kind and taught us so much about … Continue reading SPC Antigua: Changed my perspective and strengthened my passion for helping others!
Participating in a study abroad experience through my dental hygiene program at SPC was one of the most meaningful parts of my education so far. Spending ten days in Antigua, providing free dental care to underserved communities, changed me in the best way possible. Leaving the classroom and my textbooks behind, I gained confidence in … Continue reading SPC Antigua: Values service, hands-on learning, and global connection!
My name is Courtney, and I am a dental hygiene student who participated in the SPC study abroad mission trip to Antigua. This mission trip was truly life-changing and exceeded all my expectations. I had the opportunity to serve alongside nine classmates, an instructor, and a dentist. The Antigua mission trip allowed me to strengthen … Continue reading SPC Antigua: I gave everything I had and received so much more in return.
Our trip started with a challenge when our flight to Charlotte, NC, was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Athens. After many hours of negotiating with the airport staff, Dr. Rojas got us an all-expense-paid hotel, food, and transportation voucher to accommodate us. Once fully rested, we ventured off to Athens, where … Continue reading SPC Greece: More than anticipated!
SPC student, Maysam, recently received a Gilman Scholarship and shared her experience abroad with the SPC International Programs office. This is what she had to say. I studied abroad through St. Petersburg College, who gave me this fabulous chance, and as a Gilman scholar, with the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which provides merit-based … Continue reading SPC Student receives Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad in Costa Rica
Bonjour! This trip had truly been amazing!! The experience I have gained from this class and group are amazing. This was my third study abroad trip. Every time I go abroad with SPC I always come back with new friendships and experiences! We stayed in Paris, France for seven days and got to visit many … Continue reading SPC Paris: New friendships, experiences and degrees!
Paris! The city of love, and oh did I love it. This trip felt so magical, it felt like I was living in a Christmas Hallmark movie. Every single day I was just in awe by how beautiful not only by the country itself, but the art within it. My favorite places that we visited … Continue reading SPC Paris: I will never forget it!