Studying Abroad Could Give You An Edge In The Job Market by Anna Faiola

March 27, 2014NewsInternational News

Do you know the positive impact on Studying Abroad? The first lady, Michelle Obama, is working to promote Study Abroad among students in the United States. “The benefits of studying abroad are almost endless,” Michelle said during the CNN interview. According to her, companies are more likely to hire people with knowledge and experience about … Continue reading Studying Abroad Could Give You An Edge In The Job Market by Anna Faiola →

High School Students: Study Abroad in ITALY! by Anna Faiola

March 26, 2014Study Abroad in ItalyItaly High School

Are you an High School students who is thinking about Studying Abroad in Italy this summer? Good news! The application is still open! Join us at the Meet-n-Greet! When: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 – 6:00-7:30 pm Where: Clearwater Campus – Room ES 324 This is a great chance to meet the Italy program faculty and … Continue reading High School Students: Study Abroad in ITALY! by Anna Faiola →

International Club: Pizza and Ping Pong Party by Anna Faiola

March 26, 2014Events, NewsInternational Events

The SPC SP/Gibbs Campus International Club revived in 2014! The SP/G International Club held its first event of the new year – a “Pizza and Ping Pong party” on March 26th. It was great to see the international club kick off with such an active and fun event! Many students from unique parts of the … Continue reading International Club: Pizza and Ping Pong Party by Anna Faiola →

Indonesian Community College Delegation Visits SPC! by Anna Faiola

March 26, 2014Events, NewsInternational Events

SPC was excited to receive a visit from a group of Indonesian community college representatives March 3-4, 2014, under the auspices of the U.S. State Department and FSU. The delegates were from several different areas of Indonesia, and stayed in the U.S. for six weeks, touring campuses around the state. SPC pulled out all the … Continue reading Indonesian Community College Delegation Visits SPC! by Anna Faiola →

We’re committed. We’re serious. We’re studying abroad! by Anna Faiola

March 25, 2014NewsInternational News

St. Petersburg College (SPC) has committed to double Study Abroad participation from 77 to 154 students by the end of the decade, through the Generation Study Abroad initiative. SPC is one of only three Florida institutions that chose to take the plunge and pledge to double their numbers. Miami Date and Daytona State are joining … Continue reading We’re committed. We’re serious. We’re studying abroad! by Anna Faiola →

One Book, One College 2014: Mountains Beyond Mountains by Anna Faiola

March 19, 2014NewsInternational News

This year’s One Book, Once College at St. Petersburg College is featuring Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder. This New York Times bestseller tells the story of how one person can make a difference in the world. Kidder writes about the true story of a gifted man, Dr. Paul Farmer, who is in love with … Continue reading One Book, One College 2014: Mountains Beyond Mountains by Anna Faiola →

Leaving Florence by Keagan Richburg

March 14, 2014TravelItaly HumanitiesKeagan Richburg

Running off pure adrenaline this whole trip, I’m kind of bummed to leave Florence. It has been my favorite place in Italy!

Brunelleschi's dome by Brittany pagan

March 13, 2014TravelItaly HumanitiesBrittany pagan

These photos were taken on top of Brunelleschi dome. We finally made it to the top after approximately 463 steps. They got smaller and smaller as you wound your way to the cupola. We had an amazing time and had a photo-shoot at the top. -by Brittany

Florence & Siena by Haile Noto

March 13, 2014TravelItaly HumanitiesHaile Noto

After a few days in Roma, we ventured onto a speed train with our tour guide Jill and Professor Wolter, into Florence. Put simply, this city is beautiful. Our first night here, we ate the best pizza from Gusta Pizza, it was definitely delicious, well, all the food has been. The next day on the … Continue reading Florence & Siena by Haile Noto →

Monday, March 10th: Spanish Steps, Caravaggio, Cuisine, Culture! by Daniel Groesbeck

March 10, 2014Study AbroadDaniel Groesbeck

Today, while busy, was a phenomenal day. This was honestly the day that I was personally looking forward to maybe the most. We traveled all over the ancient city making sure to hit the Piazza del Popolo, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, the Church of St Ignatius, the Trevi Fountain, the Circus Maximus, before finishing … Continue reading Monday, March 10th: Spanish Steps, Caravaggio, Cuisine, Culture! by Daniel Groesbeck →

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