Boren Awards for the African Languages Initiative by Edina Kurtovic

Boren Awards provide scholarships for students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East, where they can add international and language components to their educations. Boren Awards for the African Languages Initiative, now in its fifth year, are available for undergraduate and graduate students studying Akan/TWI, French, … Continue reading Boren Awards for the African Languages Initiative by Edina Kurtovic

Nothing can over shadow this wonderful experience in Jamaica! by Edina Kurtovic

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

Boren Scholarships to fund Study Abroad! by Edina Kurtovic

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

Germany offers free college tuition! 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 2014 by Mary Lancaster

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

Study Abroad and earn SPC credit! by Edina Kurtovic

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