The shifting borders of St Peter’s Square and Tingling Tastebuds by Alexander Baldwin

Study Abroad, Study Abroad in Italy

On Day One, we toured the Vatican and it was spectacular! We walked into the Vatican square and we saw all different types of cultures and how they interacted. As we climbed the dome to the top of the Basilica, we climbed 40 stories and viewed countless religious moments captured eternally in mosaic displays. Climbing … Continue reading The shifting borders of St Peter’s Square and Tingling Tastebuds by Alexander Baldwin →

Treasures of My Israel Adventure by Nicholas Taltos

Israel, Study Abroad, Travel

I am so grateful for this experience and everyone involved–Professor Jahosky, our tour guide Schlomo, the Foundation at SPC, Anna Faiola, BarbaraAnn Wells, and Mary Lancaster, and the fellow students. Thanks to everyone! Some of the highlights, among the many, many activities include: visiting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, swimming in the Dead Sea, exploring … Continue reading Treasures of My Israel Adventure by Nicholas Taltos →

Getting ready for Italy! by Brandy Stark

Study Abroad, Study Abroad in Italy, Travel

Wow, well I can’t believe we are at the two week mark for this trip (actually, we’re just under that now…yikes!) I have pretty well completed all of the purchases needed for this trip — wardrobe, adapter plugs, and travel items. Getting ready to teach the pre-trip information next week — looking forward to getting … Continue reading Getting ready for Italy! by Brandy Stark →

International Programs Hosts 2014 FIFA World Cup Viewing! by Mary Lancaster

Events, Go Glocal, International Students Events, News,

Come watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup with us! SPC faculty, staff, and students are invited to come watch the FIFA World Cup at the International Center SP/Gibbs Campus in room AD 103. The games will be aired live in our lounge area from 1:00PM-4:30 PM on the following days: Game Dates: June- 16, 17, … Continue reading International Programs Hosts 2014 FIFA World Cup Viewing! by Mary Lancaster →

Tunneling through the Past with a Look to the Future by Rachel Korman

Israel, Study Abroad, Travel

Israel Study Abroad student Rachel Korman talks about how things have changed in Israel over the last 3,000 years, and how there is hope for future changes as well: Today we saw David’s Tomb and went through Hezekiah’s Tunnel (amongst lots of cool other things), but these two were especially cool. Going through the tunnel … Continue reading Tunneling through the Past with a Look to the Future by Rachel Korman →

Free Cultural Festival for World Refugee Day by Mary Lancaster

Events, Go Glocal, News

Jefferson High School in Tampa is holding a FREE Cultural Festival to celebrate World Refugee Day on June 12 from 5-7:30 PM Every year on June 20, the UN Refugee Agency’s World Refugee Day commemorates the strength and resilience of the millions people around the world forced to flee their homes due to war or … Continue reading Free Cultural Festival for World Refugee Day by Mary Lancaster →