First day of seeing patients completed. We all have different stories to tell and so many pictures to share, but the wifi service here is not always working. I will try to post as much as I can. For now I’ll share a pic of the beautiful lush grounds here in Jamaica. It’s been a … Continue reading Nothing can over shadow this wonderful experience in Jamaica! by Edina Kurtovic
Yesterday was great after we arrived at the Sandals resort the Sandals staff met us at the entrance with cool, wet towels to clean ourselves, which was nice after the long three hour bus ride from Montego Bay to Whitehouse Jamaica. The resort is so beautiful that words can’t describe. Dinner last night was incredible … Continue reading Getting started in Jamaica! by Anna Faiola
Up early off to the airport for my first mission trip in Jamaica. It is 6:30 am and I just finished my big breakfast that way I will be full for the long flight. Well I arrived at Orlando international airport where I met the rest of my fellow classmates. I am so excited to … Continue reading A trip of a Lifetime!!! by Nathan Lapointe
Pre-departure message from the Jamaica Study Abroad Professor: “Our Study Abroad experience is upon us ladies and gentlemen. May we have a great time, positive life changing experiences, may everyone be safe and hopefully a little sunshine too. Go away hurricane we have some dentistry to do out in the Jamaican communities.” -Amy VanEss Krueger
Ever wondered how you can travel abroad for free? The Boren Scholarship can help you do this! Boren Scholarships provide unique funding to undergraduate students wanting to study less commonly taught languages across the world. In exchange for scholarships and funding to study worldwide, the students awarded Boren Scholarships must commit to working in the federal … Continue reading Boren Scholarships to fund Study Abroad! by Edina Kurtovic
All German universities are now free to Americans and all other international students. Dorothee Stapelfeldt, a Hamburg senator, explained that tuition fees are “unjust” and added that “they discourage young people who do not have a traditional academic family background from taking up study”. Even with the free tuition now mandatory, German students are eligible … Continue reading Germany offers free college tuition! by Edina Kurtovic
BLUE Ocean Film Festival is a groundbreaking 7-day experience bringing together the world’s finest collection of ocean films, along with acclaimed underwater photography exhibits. Event Information: Date: November 3–9, 2014 Location: Host Hotel – Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront – 333 1st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Admission: Tickets available for purchase. For specific information, please visit: http://www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org/tickets_and_passes.htm This Festival … Continue reading Blue Ocean Film Festival 2014 by Mary Lancaster
The Center for International Programs would like to thank all students who attended the Study Abroad Fairs which were held on various St. Petersburg College campuses. During the Study Abroad Fairs, information on how to earn SPC credit while studying abroad was provided to students. Study Abroad faculty also participated and presented each of their … Continue reading Study Abroad and earn SPC credit! by Edina Kurtovic
The SPC Dental Hygiene students are ready for their Study Abroad program! It is a little over a week before our departure to Jamaica to provide dental work through the Great Shapes! organization. We have spent a lot of time getting donations of both supplies and money and everything is set to go! We have … Continue reading Dental Hygiene students prepare for their Study Abroad program to Jamaica: It’s almost departure time! by Molly Espino
The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program offers grants and scholarships to U.S. undergraduate students of limited financial means. This program’s goal is to better prepare students to thrive in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world. Monies awarded can be used to cover costs of program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance, and … Continue reading Scholarship program for Study Abroad by Edina Kurtovic