An update from the Tarpon Springs International Club by Anna Faiola

February 13, 2014Events, NewsInternational Events

The SPC Tarpon Springs International Club meeting this week was a success! What a great accomplishment to see so many interested students from diverse backgrounds attending the meeting. There was great energy during the meeting as we planned some great events for the Tarpon Springs campus. Look for upcoming announcements soon! During the meeting, Rosangela … Continue reading An update from the Tarpon Springs International Club by Anna Faiola →

St Petersburg Conference on World Affairs at USF: open to all! by Anna Faiola

February 13, 2014Events, Go GlocalGlocal News

USF St Petersburg is hosting their second annual St Petersburg Conference on World Affairs beginning today, February 13! This three-day conference is open to faculty, students, and the public alike, offering the opportunity to hear 15 panels of distinguished experts speak on important international issues. The conference is completely free of charge, so sign up … Continue reading St Petersburg Conference on World Affairs at USF: open to all! by Anna Faiola →

SPC Students get a taste of China! by Anna Faiola

January 30, 2014Events, International Students Events, NewsInternational Events

In January, over 20 SPC students and staff helped to usher in the Year of the Horse at a Chinese New Year Celebration hosted by the Confucius Institute at USF. The Celebration featured professional performances that included a dragon dance, illuminated Chinese yoyo show, Chinese instruments and cultural games with special gifts to the winners. … Continue reading SPC Students get a taste of China! by Anna Faiola →

SPC Director of International Programs participates in Educational Trade Mission to Central America! by Anna Faiola

December 3, 2013News, TravelInternational Travel

In December, Ramona RW Kirsch, the director of SPC’s International Programs, participated in an Educational Trade Mission to Central America sponsored by the US Department of Commerce. Representing SPC as well as the Florida Consortium for International Education, Kirsch participated in meetings with Educational Institutions and Organizations in Nicaragua and El Salvador interested in collaborating … Continue reading SPC Director of International Programs participates in Educational Trade Mission to Central America! by Anna Faiola →

Every Little Thing, is Gonna Be Alright! by KEESHA Graham

November 26, 2013Jamaica (Education), Study AbroadJamaica (Education)KEESHA Graham

Even though my time in Jamaica has come to an end, my heart takes me back to my favorite moment at the Mt. Airy All Age School. The day hadn’t gone as planned for me because I was overwhelmed by the 47+ students in the one class I was teaching. Things quickly went out of … Continue reading Every Little Thing, is Gonna Be Alright! by KEESHA Graham →

Study Abroad: Life Changing by Sara Brueckner

November 19, 2013Jamaica (Education), Study AbroadJamaica (Education)Sara Brueckner

So when I first found out that I was going on this trip, I was definitely super excited knowing that I would get to add to my teaching skills by teaching children in another country. It wasn’t until day four (Thursday) that I realized that yes, this is a great experience for my future career, … Continue reading Study Abroad: Life Changing by Sara Brueckner →

Diva! and One Love! by Stephanie Bondaryk

November 17, 2013Jamaica (Education), Study AbroadJamaica (Education)Stephanie Bondaryk

The definition of a diva while here in Jamaica is a person who is late to a meeting or some other type of scheduled event. It is now Sunday and I was suppose to blog on Thursday, so I now hold the title of Diva for blogging. 🙂 What can I say about my experience … Continue reading Diva! and One Love! by Stephanie Bondaryk →

A special message from the Spring Break Study Abroad Italy faculty… by Anna Faiola

November 17, 2013Study AbroadItaly HumanitiesAbraham Miller

Learn more about the Spring Break Study Abroad program to Italy! Click here for full details! View a special message from the lead faculty in the video below!

Jamaica- Incredible, Amazing, Extraordinary… by Nicole Lewis

November 16, 2013Jamaica (Education), Study AbroadJamaica (Education)Nicole Lewis

This has been such an incredible experience. It is hard to put into words all the different emotions I felt this week. I had the honor of spending a week at Mt. Airy All Age School. From the moment we entered, we were treated as though we were family and had been a part of their school for … Continue reading Jamaica- Incredible, Amazing, Extraordinary… by Nicole Lewis →

Stop and 'experience the moment' by ASHLEY Allen

November 15, 2013Jamaica (Education), Study AbroadJamaica (Education)ASHLEY Allen

I have been learning this week to stop and ‘experience the moment’ and really take in that I am here, in Jamaica, with other amazing teachers, professors, and pre-service teachers teaching the incredible Jamaican children. Jamaica is a beautiful country and is made more beautiful by its kind and generous people. Today was an especially … Continue reading Stop and 'experience the moment' by ASHLEY Allen →

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