SPC student, Jessica Bichsel, shares her experience in Salamanca, Spain with St. Petersburg College after receiving a study abroad scholarship: “SPC’s Study Abroad in Spain has been amazing! The experience of immersion into the city of Salamanca has been challenging, but my host mother was very welcoming, and have made me feel like I am … Continue reading Student Studies in Spain After Receiving SPC Scholarship!
“In the summer of 2017, I was in an USF advisors office. I was told I had to take two credits of (college level) foreign language for my bachelors. To be honest, I was not thrilled because I already took up to Spanish-3 in high school and I thought I was done. I did not … Continue reading “Stories I Cannot Wait to Tell and Memories I’ll Cherish Forever”
SPC student, ShaeLynn Martens, shares her experience in Salamanca, Spain with St. Petersburg College after receiving a study abroad scholarship: “Since day one of this study aboard trip to Spain, it has been amazing; even though the first few days were raining, there is always something to learn and see. In the mornings we have … Continue reading SPC Student Shares Her Experience Studying Spanish in Spain!
International Day of Friendship: July 30 – Our world face many challenges, crises and forces of division — such as poverty, violence, and human rights abuses — among many others — that undermine peace, security, development and social harmony among the world’s peoples. To confront those crises and challenges, their root causes must be addressed by … Continue reading Join the Center for International Programs in Celebrating the Intl Day of Friendship!
SPC student, Chaplain Everhart, shares her experience in Salamanca, Spain with St. Petersburg College after receiving a study abroad scholarship: “Viajar al extranjero a España ha sido una experiencia increíble para mí. In my youth, I was always blocked from Spanish classes because enrollment was closed at the time we relocated to a new school … Continue reading SPC Student Shares Why You Should Study in Salamanca, Spain!
Welcome Back for the Fall Semester Faculty, Staff & Students! International opportunities at SPC for August 2018 include… Event Date Time Campus/Location Look for the Center for International Programs Table at all Welcome Back Events on all campuses! We hope to see you there! ESL Read Aloud & Converse Every Monday & Friday M 6:00-7:30pm F … Continue reading Welcome Back for the Fall Semester Faculty, Staff and Students!
“I chose Spain Study Abroad through SPC as my first trip outside the U.S. When I arrived in Spain, it was almost surreal. The people did not speak much English and the food looked different. It was obvious I was no longer home in the U.S… Two weeks later, all of these observations have become … Continue reading “When I Arrived in Salamanca, Spain…it was Almost Surreal”
“I’m hooked! This Saint Petersburg College Spain study abroad trip is my second Spanish study abroad trip. What an amazing time! I am writing this blog two-thirds of the way into this trip. Spain is beautiful and so is the city of Salamanca. It’s crazy to think we are studying and going to school in … Continue reading Studying & Going to School in a City That has so Much History: Salamanca
“Studying abroad in Spain has been the experience of a lifetime! I could not begin to describe the entirety of Salamanca. From the the sights, food, and people I’ve encountered in my journey, its all been amazing! Moreover, each time I sit down to write this blog post, the one overwhelming part of my experience … Continue reading “Studying Abroad in Spain has been the Adventure of a Lifetime!”
“Spain has a special place where everyone enters, leaves, meets, gathers, wanders, or just stops for a moment, called Plaza Mayor. Plaza Mayor simply refers to the main square. The mid-18th century main square in Salamanca has many cultural and social purposes for the public. Certainly, similar plazas could be found virtually in any city … Continue reading “I’ll Meet You Under the Clock in Salamanca, Spain!”