Today we took a hike to a waterfall. It started with a 20 minute bus ride that stopped at a dirt road to steep for our bus to even drive up. This is where we started our hike, then walked through a cow pasture on the side of a mountain. We then proceeded down the … Continue reading Up and Down a Mountain to a Waterfall by Cora Jones
Man oh man, where to start! This trip to Paris so far has been amazing! Out of the sights we’ve seen; Versailles has got to be the most extravagant and lavish. This property itself is massive. You could wonder these gardens and buildings for days and probably still wouldn’t get to see everything. The palace … Continue reading Exploring the extravagant and lavish Palace of Versailles by Lauren Stockton
Sea turtles eat seagrass, and to ensure their habitats are healthy, we counted seagrass today. Really, we counted individual blades of grass in the sand and water! We began during low tide in the morning, so it started off easy. However, there were some areas where it was necessary to actually go under the water … Continue reading Blades of Grass and Kayak Paddles by Carly Taft
Today was our first full day in Derry, Ireland. This city compared to Dublin is very diverse, yet similar. These cities are both unique, interesting, and historical in their own ways. The first thing I noticed about Derry was it is a lot smaller than Dublin, but seemed to hold a more historical point of … Continue reading Our first day in Derry, Ireland by Erin Hulse
It has been so interesting to live in a place with such a unique culture! Over the past couple days we have visited the local town of Puerto Jimenez, searched for more turtles, and learned the local art of making dream catchers! Our trip to Puerto Jimenez was a fantastic example of the local culture. … Continue reading The Remarkable Culture of Costa Rica by Angela Leta
On Tuesday we went t0 La Madeliene, visited the Champs Elysees, and the Arc de Triomphe. At La Madeleine, we found out that it was built to resemble a temple to honor the glory of Napoleon’s army. It was built in the Neo-Classical style and has 52 Corinthian columns that are about 65 1/2 ft … Continue reading Exploring the sites and history of France by Casey Bickel
Kalymnos is the most famous Greek island for hospitality. Everyone is so kind, friendly, helpful and courteous. It is such a joy to be here! We have all totally loved our trip so far. — Follow us on:
Today we are seeing a city about 30 minutes away from Playa Blanca (where we are staying) called Puerto Jimenez. It’s amazing how different things are here from the US. The currency difference is probably what has shocked me the most when it comes to culture shock. The bills sound like they are so much … Continue reading Day 5: We continue working with Sea Turtles in Costa Rica by Bianca Torres
This trip has been nothing but amazing I never thought I would be able to experience the skill and technique it takes to work with the turtles! The food has been rice and beans with every meal which is getting kind if old but still delicious! We have spent two days at sea and have … Continue reading Costa Rica: This trip has been nothing but amazing! by Maranda Dimke
An update from the SPC Study Abroad Greece program co-faculty: It is a privilege to watch students learn about Greek culture and history. This is the classroom of a lifetime. — Follow us on: