U.S. Department of State Unveils 100,000 Strong in the Americas Website by Anna Faiola

News

In an effort to increase educational exchange opportunities in the Western Hemisphere President Obama has launched a new website called 100,000 Strong in the Americas. The goal is to build strong relations with different countries through student exchange programs. On the website students will be able to browse various resources that will assist them in … Continue reading U.S. Department of State Unveils 100,000 Strong in the Americas Website by Anna Faiola →

A Fresh Look at China – My Generation Exhibition of Young Chinese Artists by Anna Faiola

Events, Go Glocal

Get immersed in Chinese art and culture without having to catch a flight! See what young artists in China are doing at the My Generation exhibition at the Tampa Museum of Art, June 7-September 28, 2014. In this first-ever U.S. exhibition focusing solely on post-Mao artists, My Generation explores how China’s mega-development has impacted its … Continue reading A Fresh Look at China – My Generation Exhibition of Young Chinese Artists by Anna Faiola →

Award-Winning International Students! by Mary Lancaster

International Students Events, News, Success Stories

The Center for International programs is extremely proud of the achievements made by SPC’s international students. Three of these exceptional students received recognition recently at the Clearwater Campus Award Ceremony on April 30, 2014. Angela Cole, international student adviser and Designated School Official for the Clearwater Campus, presented this year’s Varon Scholarship to awardees Mayra Mugartegui … Continue reading Award-Winning International Students! by Mary Lancaster →

Study Abroad in Australia and New Zealand – Summer 2015 by Dawn Joyce

Australia and New Zealand, Study Abroad

G’day Mate! It has been a life-long dream of mine to go to Australia. I was given the opportunity to visit Australia this past summer. It was all that I thought it would be, and so much more. With that said, I thought how wonderful it would be to take a group of students to … Continue reading Study Abroad in Australia and New Zealand – Summer 2015 by Dawn Joyce →

Summer Internships Abroad by Anna Faiola

Internships, News

Are you looking for an internship? Dream Careers can help! Applications for summer internships in Hong Kong and domestic programs are open until May 1st; fall and spring application is ongoing. The Dream Careers program is structured just like a study abroad experience, however students work in guaranteed, full-time, unpaid internships for academic credit.  Some of the … Continue reading Summer Internships Abroad by Anna Faiola →

Crazy Fresh Chinese: Learn Chinese the FUN way! by Anna Faiola

Events, Go Glocal, News,

Interested in learning Chinese in a simple and fun way? The “Crazy Fresh Chinese” program may be the kick-start you’ve been waiting for! The “Crazy Fresh Chinese” is the platform that was recently launched by a young American woman, Jessica Beinecke, to teach Chinese slang to American students with thirty second long videos. This fun … Continue reading Crazy Fresh Chinese: Learn Chinese the FUN way! by Anna Faiola →

Packing My Adventure Boots: A Pre-Trip Reflection by Maria Patatoukos

Greece, Study Abroad

Without the help of a scholarship from SPC or my loving family, I would have never dreamed of traveling to Greece at this point in my life. Grateful and overwhelmed, I don’t know how to start preparing for an adventure of a lifetime. Today’s date reads April 24th, 2014. That means there are exactly two … Continue reading Packing My Adventure Boots: A Pre-Trip Reflection by Maria Patatoukos →

International Language Institute students visit the Museum of Fine Arts by Anna Faiola

Events, News,

On April 10, 2014 students from SPC’s Intensive English Program took an enjoyable field trip to the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts. Below are the student’s reflection on the visit: I enjoyed the visit to the museum especially the Romanticism period.  It is a very interesting place to visit.  I was impressed.  The guide … Continue reading International Language Institute students visit the Museum of Fine Arts by Anna Faiola →

Rays Baseball Broadcaster visits SPC! by Anna Faiola

Events, News

Enrique “Henry” Oliu, the Spanish-language radio analyst for the Tampa Bay Rays came to SPC on April 8. Sponsored by the Latinos United Club at the SPC Tarpon Springs campus, Enrique presented an inspirational speech as he shared personal stories and adventures about his life. Enrique is a unique and inspiring man who grew up … Continue reading Rays Baseball Broadcaster visits SPC! by Anna Faiola →