St. Petersburg 43rd International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS)

Folk Fair

The St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS) held its 43rd annual International Folk Fair from October 26th through October 29th in St Petersburg’s Vinoy Park. The fair was open to students from all counties on Thursday the 26th and Friday the 27th. After that the fair was open to the public. The fair offered … Continue reading St. Petersburg 43rd International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS)

Participating in the Jamaica Study Abroad Program, 1000 Smiles Project

Jamaica Study Abroad Program

It is hard to put into words such a life changing adventure. I have so many feelings when I think about my Jamaica Study Abroad Program experience. I think about my classmates that I became so close to, my leaders that I have been so inspired by, and the amazing people that we met. Each … Continue reading Participating in the Jamaica Study Abroad Program, 1000 Smiles Project

Celebrate International Education Week 2017!

International Education Week 2017

International Education Week 2017 is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and … Continue reading Celebrate International Education Week 2017!

The 2017 International Photo Contest Is Now OPEN!

Enter the 2017 International Photo Contest!

The St. Petersburg College Center for International Programs is now taking entries for the 2017 International Photo Contest! The contest is open to all current SPC students, faculty, and staff. To enter you will need a photograph that YOU took somewhere outside of the US. You cannot enter a photo of you that someone else took. … Continue reading The 2017 International Photo Contest Is Now OPEN!

Hispanic/Latin American/Caribbean

You don’t have to get on a plane to experience diverse cultures – they are all around us! See below Hispanic/Latin American/Caribbean Groups and Organizations in the Tampa Bay area that offer international opportunities. Hispanic/Latin American/Caribbean Groups and Organizations Organization Contact Info Hispanic Outreach Center  Address: 612 Franklin St, Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 445-9734 | … Continue reading Hispanic/Latin American/Caribbean

European/Eurasian

You don’t have to get on a plane to experience diverse cultures – they are all around us! See below European/Eurasian Groups and Organizations in the Tampa Bay area that offer international opportunities. European/Eurasian Groups and Organizations Organization Contact Info German American Society Address: 8098 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (727) 541-6782 | Facebook … Continue reading European/Eurasian

Asian/Pacific

You don’t have to get on a plane to experience diverse cultures – they are all around us! See below Asian/Pacific Groups and Organizations in the Tampa Bay area that offer international opportunities. Asian/Pacific Groups and Organizations Organization Contact Info Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay (813) 990-0589  | Email | Website Chinese: Suncoast Association of Chinese … Continue reading Asian/Pacific

2017 Jamaica Dental study abroad program = LIFE-CHANGING!

2017 Jamaica Dental study abroad

Participating in SPC’s 2017 Jamaica Dental study abroad program was the most amazing, rewarding, and life-changing experiences I have ever had the pleasure of being a part of. Jamaica is such an amazing country with the most loving, compassionate, thankful, and happy people in the world. Just to see the way they live was so … Continue reading 2017 Jamaica Dental study abroad program = LIFE-CHANGING!