On April 12th of 2018 several international students had the opportunity to go to the Kennedy Space Center (NASA). This NASA headquarters is in Cape Canaveral, approximately two and a half hours from Clearwater. “NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida has long served as America’s spaceport, hosting all of the federal government’s manned spaceflights since … Continue reading SPC International Students Visit NASA Headquarters
Celebrating women’s history month: A Woman’s Pilgrimage to El Camino de Santiago discussion event was held on March 29 at the Clearwater Campus by the Center for International Programs. El Camino de Santiago de Compostela (“Pilgrimage of Compostela”) is a network of routes across Spain and Europe which all lead to the Shrine of the … Continue reading A Woman’s Pilgrimage to El Camino de Santiago Event
You don’t have to get on a plane to experience diverse cultures. They are all around us! Don’t wait and join us in the upcoming international opportunities at SPC! The SPC Center for International Programs offers a variety of free events you can attend to enhance your global view. Here’s the list of upcoming international … Continue reading Experience Diverse Cultures At SPC – Join CIP April events!
On March 27, 2018 the Center for International Programs held the International Women’s Forum event. This was a very special event as four International women students from SPC Clearwater Campus were the stars and speakers of this event. As always, the CIP accompanied the event with exquisite food, on this occasion sandwiches and fruit. This … Continue reading International Women’s Leadership Forum Event at SPC
Hello everyone, my name is Jessica Bichsel, and I am studying abroad this summer in Spain to complete my foreign language requirements. I am a full time, second year, pre-bachelor student majoring in Psychology, as well as a mother and nurse. When Prof. Albrecht introduced our Spanish 1 class to the opportunity to study abroad … Continue reading Following My Dreams And Going To Spain With SPC!
SPC student, Keith Martin, is ready to leave for Spain with St. Petersburg College after receiving a study abroad scholarship: “Undeniably, the day one discovers their soulmate or hears the first cries of their newborn baby forever impacts their life’s journey. However, life changing events are not always grand ordeals planned out months in advance … Continue reading A Life Forever Changed. I Am Going To Spain With SPC!
SPC student, Londa Edwards, shares her experience in receiving a study abroad scholarship for the SPC program to New Zealand: “I have always dreamed of studying abroad, but it always seemed unattainable to me. The college I attended before SPC offered a few trips per year, but they were overpriced, had extremely packed itineraries, and … Continue reading SPC Scholarship And Hard Work Are Taking Me To New Zealand!
In a few months I will be studying abroad in Greece, and I could not be more excited. Greece is a land steeped in ancient traditions, cultures and history. One of my favorite classes was the study of Ancient Greece. I loved learning about the myths and legends of Greek gods and to be standing … Continue reading I Am Studying Abroad In Greece With SPC And Can’t Be Happier!
Hey everyone, my name is Huey Yu, and I am an International student. I traveled here from a small island called Saba. It is only a 5 square mile island, and it is a beautiful island in the Caribbean. Saba is an entity of the Netherlands or Holland; most people do not know they are the same, and … Continue reading International Student From The Caribbean Enjoys SPC!
The 2017-2018 year is my first year at SPC, and starting here was a completely new and exciting experience. I remember early in the fall semester I kept seeing the Foundation Scholarship advertised and I applied to as many as I could, mainly focusing on academic scholarships. While applying like a maniac, I saw the … Continue reading Foundation Scholarship Is Making Me Study Abroad In Greece!