SPC student challenges her comfort zone with study abroad in Spain

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A helpful host family eases the transition to Spanish language learning and new cultural awareness during study abroad in Spain. – Jackelyn Ayala-Otero, SPC Student, Spain Program, June 2019 Studying abroad was an amazing opportunity to say the least. Spending time in a country that is culturally different allows for experiences I never imagined. Spain … Continue reading SPC student challenges her comfort zone with study abroad in Spain →

SPC student explores his goal of one day teaching English in Japan

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Meeting cool people, eating authentic ramen, and exploring Tokyo neighborhoods fuel future dreams during study abroad in Japan. – Brandon Fletcher, SPC Student, Japan Program, May 2019 I’m here to speak a little regarding my experience with the Japan study abroad program, along with how impactful it has been for me. First, I must thank … Continue reading SPC student explores his goal of one day teaching English in Japan →

SPC student gets an European view on U.S. politics in Ireland

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Historic landmarks, making new friends, and comparing ideas and opinions during study abroad in Ireland. – Antoinette Barnes, SPC Student, Ireland Program, May 2019 Traveling to Ireland was incredible. I got to see new things, try new dishes and meet lots of great new people. My favorite part of the trip was making friends from all … Continue reading SPC student gets an European view on U.S. politics in Ireland →

Explore the humanities with study abroad in Japan – June 2020!

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Apply by December 9, 2019 Study Abroad with SPC in Japan! Join lead faculty Michael T. Jahosky to learn about Japanese history and the unique Japanese worldview, customs, practices, religion, philosophy, sacred spaces (visual arts/architecture), literature, and the performing arts. Students will compare these cultural beliefs and practices with the Western (inherited Greco-Roman, Judeo-Christian) worldview … Continue reading Explore the humanities with study abroad in Japan – June 2020! →

SPC student records triple digit temps at Mt. Negev in Israel

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Sunrise and a mountain in the Negev Desert, and nurturing endangered animals during study abroad in Israel. – Ben Culbreth, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 The early bird catches the worm. Waking up at 5:30 am was a struggle but surely also a reward. Watching the sun creep up over the cliff’s edge was truly … Continue reading SPC student records triple digit temps at Mt. Negev in Israel →

SPC student investigates geological marvels, animal and plant life in Israel

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Visiting craters, volcanoes, and a reserve for endangered animals during study abroad in Israel. – Jordan Shirley, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 This morning we woke up and went out to watch the sunrise at the top of the Ramon Crater. It was absolutely beautiful. After the sun had risen, a couple friends and I … Continue reading SPC student investigates geological marvels, animal and plant life in Israel →

SPC student encounters Tokyo, Mt. Fuji on first trip abroad in Japan

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Advance research on Japanese culture, etiquette, and custom helps add dimension to the study abroad experience in Japan. – Patrick Cochran, SPC Student, Japan Program, May 2019 Before going to Japan for my study abroad program with SPC, I did a lot of research about Japanese culture and the country overall. Since this was going … Continue reading SPC student encounters Tokyo, Mt. Fuji on first trip abroad in Japan →

SPC student explores Israel’s biodiversity along the Red Sea shoreline

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Rainbow parrot fish and many other natural and cultural marvels on this study abroad trip to Israel. – Alexanderia Brandenburg, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 The study abroad trip to Israel was a once in a lifetime experience. I have never traveled outside of the country before, and what better way to do that than … Continue reading SPC student explores Israel’s biodiversity along the Red Sea shoreline →

SPC Biology study abroad program dips into Israel’s Dead Sea

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Testing salinity in the Dead Sea, hiking to waterfalls, and hunting for scorpions while studying abroad in Israel. – Liel Zoran, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 Today we woke up pretty early in the morning, around 6:30 AM, because we had to get on the road–we had a long drive north to the Dead Sea. … Continue reading SPC Biology study abroad program dips into Israel’s Dead Sea →