Exploring the diversity of marine wildlife and a shipwreck during study abroad in Israel. – Jordi Zapata, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 Waking up in Eilat After an extremely long trek through the desert, our group woke up in the city of Eilat bordering the edge of the Red Sea. The city was unlike any … Continue reading SPC student takes first salt water dive in Israel
Communicating with French students from around the world and exploring Mediterranean culture during study abroad in France. – Jesselyn Dillon, SPC Student, France Program, June/July 2019 My two weeks in Nice with SPC was full of new experiences. We spent the time learning French in a school whose teachers spoke very limited English. While this was … Continue reading SPC student creatively navigates language barriers in Nice, France
Visiting grand cathedrals, acting out Canadian legends, and learning to play the spoons during study abroad in Montreal and Quebec City – Joshua Pierce, SPC High School Student, Canada Program, January 2019 The trip to Canada, specifically Montreal and Quebec City, will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the very first time … Continue reading SPC high school student notes the architectural and cultural charms of Canada
Mingling with marsupials, swimming in waterfalls and the Great Barrier Reef, and turning friends into family during study abroad in Australia – Brittany Patrick, SPC Student, Australia Vet Tech Program, December 2018 PART II (Read Part I) This trip to the “land down under” was more than just a volunteer experience with like-minded veterinary nurses; it … Continue reading SPC student chronicles her learning adventures in Australia (part II)
Discovering cultural preservation and the historic wonders of the built environment during study abroad in Canada – Katja Ziemer, SPC High School Student, Canada Program, January 2019 During my week in Canada I saw and learned so many things. The two cities we visited revealed so much about Canadian culture and their way of life. In … Continue reading SPC high school student affirms her passion for archaeology in Canada
Flying foxes, coral covered beaches, sea turtle rehab, and an island hike not for the fainthearted during study abroad in Australia – Brittany Patrick, SPC Student, Australia Vet Tech Program, December 2018 PART I After receiving the news that I was selected to participate in the study abroad program in Australia, I nearly knocked my glass … Continue reading SPC student chronicles her learning adventures in Australia (part I)
Visiting a sugar shack, feasting on poutine, and learning about native cultures during study abroad in Canada – Isabel Arnez, SPC High School Student, Canada Program, January 2019 The Canada trip was a wonderful experience full of adventure and excitement! As a Floridian I do not really get to see snow, but in Canada it was … Continue reading SPC high school student learns to snowshoe in Canada
Visiting a Huron village, learning French, and examining cultural differences during study abroad in Canada. – Ariana Sparling, SPC High School Student, Canada Program, January 2019 The Canada study abroad trip was one that I felt opened my eyes to how different cultures can be, even those that seem to be the most similar. Canada is … Continue reading SPC high school student’s eyes opened to new cultures in Canada
Celebrating festivities with the locals, daily dining with a host family, and an excursion to San Sebastian during study abroad in Spain. – Joelle Brown, SPC Student, Spain Program, June 2019 I’ve always had an interest in learning different languages and about other cultures, seeing new and exciting places and trying new experiences. I have never … Continue reading SPC student learns Spanish culture through food, festivals and family in Spain
The Sea of Galilee, the headwaters of the Jordan, the largest karst spring in the Middle East sampled during study abroad in Israel. – Dawn Lewis, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 Today marked our first full day by the Sea of Galilee. After looking at the bare sand and rock of the desert for the … Continue reading SPC student visits waters of biblical and ecological value in Israel