SPC Engages with Local French Institute for Joint Lecture at Downtown Center September 3, 2014 by Mary Lancaster

September 3, 2014Events, Go Glocal, NewsGlocal News, International Events, International News

From the moment you entered the room you could tell this was something special. Seventy French and American students gathered at SPC Downtown Center on September 3 for a joint lecture on American and French national governments. SPC Prof. Tara Newsom welcomed Dr. Philippe Beau of the Business and Enterprise Alternative University (BEAU) Institute and … Continue reading SPC Engages with Local French Institute for Joint Lecture at Downtown Center September 3, 2014 by Mary Lancaster →

My International Journey at SPC by Anna Faiola

August 28, 2014International Students Events, Success StoriesSuccess Stories

I, Rosangela Brevet, am happy to share my story with you. In 2004 I left my country, Brazil, to participate in an exchange program. I lived with an American family for a year and had the opportunity to learn English. The opportunity I had was unique not only because I had learned English, but I … Continue reading My International Journey at SPC by Anna Faiola →

Study Abroad Faculty receive CETL Distinguished Faculty Award by Anna Faiola

August 28, 2014NewsInternational News

The Center for International Programs would like to congratulate three of our Study Abroad faculty who have received the 2013-2014 CETL Distinguished Faculty Award. Professor Nicholas Manias led the first St. Petersburg College France Study Abroad program in May 2014. Nancy Watkins is getting ready to lead the third education practicum program to Jamaica in … Continue reading Study Abroad Faculty receive CETL Distinguished Faculty Award by Anna Faiola →

Dental Hygiene Service Learning Experience in Jamaica by Anna Faiola

August 25, 2014Jamaica (Dental), Study AbroadJamaica (Dental)

This is a service learning experience through an organization called Great Shape!, Inc., that was established in 1988. One of Great Shape’s programs is called “1000 Smiles project.” While the primary purpose is to help those in need, there is plenty of cross cultural interaction, and learning. During the week long experience (approximately 32 hours), … Continue reading Dental Hygiene Service Learning Experience in Jamaica by Anna Faiola →

Top 10 Tips for Immersing Yourself in the Culture While Studying Abroad by Anna Faiola

August 21, 2014Events, Go Glocal

A New York Times columnist Nick Kristof, writes that “travel can also be an education, a step toward empathy and international understanding.” SPC couldn’t agree more with his statement. Studying Abroad opens new horizons for students and it is a significant moment in a young person’s life that continues to impact their life for years … Continue reading Top 10 Tips for Immersing Yourself in the Culture While Studying Abroad by Anna Faiola →

Tortugas: Memories of our first day in the water! by Kaylee Lannigan

August 16, 2014Study AbroadCosta Rica (Vet Tech)Kaylee Lannigan

Remembering the day we finally set out on the boats to do what we came here to do. Riding in the boats and seeing the amazing mountains everywhere you look was the icing on the day’s cake. The first turtle we got to handle was a big one. When we got the turtle back to … Continue reading Tortugas: Memories of our first day in the water! by Kaylee Lannigan →

Mangrove Hearts by Kayla Gaddis

August 16, 2014Study AbroadCosta Rica (Vet Tech)Kayla Gaddis

One of the days in Costa Rica we worked with mangroves. One of the British girls said they had planted 201 trees the day before, so that may have had something to do with us not planting many. We collected seeds, which was actually kind of fun. Sophie showed us what size seed to pick … Continue reading Mangrove Hearts by Kayla Gaddis →

Students from Sister City Takamatsu, Japan Visit SPC! by Mary Lancaster

August 15, 2014Events, Go Glocal, International Students Events, News, Tips & OpportunitiesGlocal News, International Events, International News, Tips & Opportunities

Three high school students from Takamatsu, Japan visited St. Petersburg College’s Gibbs Campus on July 29, 2014. They had a blast playing music in the MIRA building and enjoyed gazing into the stars of the planetarium during their tour of the campus. SPC students joined the Japanese students for a “Sister City Cultural Conversation” later in … Continue reading Students from Sister City Takamatsu, Japan Visit SPC! by Mary Lancaster →

Lone Hawksbill On Sloth Beach by Kayla Gaddis

August 15, 2014Study AbroadCosta Rica (Vet Tech)Kayla Gaddis

During on of the days in Costa Rica we went to Sloth beach. We didn’t get to see any sloths, which was kind of a bummer, however there was a banana spider that was huge and pretty cool, as long as it stayed on the web. Termites’ nests are attached to trees and are big … Continue reading Lone Hawksbill On Sloth Beach by Kayla Gaddis →

Mangrove and Macaws in Costa Rica by Kristina Cascone

August 15, 2014Costa Rica 2024, Study AbroadCosta Rica (Vet Tech)Kristina Cascone

Today was our first day of not working with the sea turtles, it was bittersweet. As much as I wanted to continue to hang out on a beautiful beach and work on turtle conservation, I was ready for something different. Sophie, our program director took us on a 30 minute walk to a cabina just … Continue reading Mangrove and Macaws in Costa Rica by Kristina Cascone →