I’ve been on St. Petersburg College’s study abroad Spanish program for two weeks now; the term “immersion’ is quite appropriate.  The classes are taught in Spanish. The SPC professors almost always speak Spanish.  And when dealing with all the shop and restaurant owners, most do not to speak English. For example when a student’s sandal sole … Continue reading Participating in the SPC Spain Study Abroad Program is a True Immersion! →

  Even though I traveled to Europe many times before, somehow it always remained mysterious and unknown continent that needed to be rediscovered, at least in my mind. Before the beginning of SPC Study Abroad Spain 2017 program this June I was not sure what expect or how to prepare for it. I didn’t even … Continue reading Study Abroad Program in Spain Helped to Redefine My Understanding of Culture Once Again →

This isn’t my first trip abroad. This isn’t even my first study abroad with SPC. But this trip to Salamanca is one of my favorite experiences ever. The culture in Spain is completely different than the US. The late starts to the day, siestas and late dinners came as kind of a culture shock. It … Continue reading If You are Nervous About Studying Abroad – Forget Those Fears and Just Do It! →

I have really enjoyed my study abroad experience in Spain; we have learned an amazing amount of Spanish in only a couple of weeks. Professors Levin, Albrecht, Ivan and Maricha have been wonderful.  I opted to stay at the residence which is a dormitory used by students from other parts of Spain. There is an option … Continue reading Learning Spanish on my SPC Study Abroad Program in Salamanca! →

I could show you pictures of the ancient buildings and sculptures, but until you touch the blond sandstone mined centuries ago from the deep quarry of Castile-Leon, you can’t truly understand. I could tell you about walking around the city at 11:00 pm amidst the many residents still out eating and enjoying conversation, but until … Continue reading You Can’t Truly Understand What it’s Like to Experience Study Abroad Until You Try It! →

“Oh my God I’m doing it!” “I’m flying to another country.” “Ticket prices are not to bad.” “OH!” “Look here if I go a week earlier its way cheaper.” “Oh God but I don’t know anyone” “Hotels are so expensive.” “Hostels? Didn’t I see a scary movie…” “Dang I still don’t know anyone” “What would … Continue reading Conquering the fear of traveling alone for the first time on my SPC Spanish Immersion Study Abroad program →