One of the main reasons why I applied to the St. Peterburg College dental hygiene program was because it was the only program at least in Florida that offered a study-abroad volunteering experience for their students. However, I was questioning applying near the deadline since school was very hectic and I work a part-time job, … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: Knowledge, teamwork, amazing memories, and satisfaction!
My name is Jessica I’m a second-year dental hygiene student who went on the SPC study abroad trip to the Bahamas. Our mission was to strengthen our clinical skills while providing dental treatment to those in need. Most of the people we treated had never had a dental cleaning or been to a dentist. The … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: I loved every minute of the experience!
I am grateful to SPC for providing such a wonderful opportunity for students to participate in a study abroad program. Since I started my studies at SPC, I have had numerous chances to be part of something truly meaningful. I had the incredible opportunity to take part in the SPC study abroad program, where I … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: A chance to be part of something truly meaningful.
Breathtaking. That is the first word that comes to mind when I begin to reminisce. This study abroad opportunity with St. Petersburg College and Great Shape is an experience that I will never forget. The country of the Bahamas itself and its people are absolutely beautiful. From the moment we landed, we were treated with … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: An experience that I will never forget.
I had the opportunity to spend 10 days in the Bahamas to provide dental care to those who don’t have access. It was such a humbling experience, and I am grateful for the chance to be a part of this project. Great shapes had four clinics set up in different locations to be able to … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: Thankful for the scholarship and for this life changing experience.
This SPC dental hygiene study abroad program in Nassau, Bahamas was a wonderful experience that I will cherish in my heart forever. It was a great privilege to be able to work with the non-profit organization, Great Shape! 1000 Smiles, to treat and educate all of my patients there. Whether they were part of the … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: A wonderful experience that I will cherish in my heart forever!
I recently had the opportunity to provide free dental care to underserved patients in the Bahamas, one of the most beautiful countries I have ever been to. Nine classmates and I were selected to go on this incredible journey together as a team. It began with one flight connecting us in Atlanta and the next … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: SPC gave me the experience of a lifetime.
The moment I was accepted into the Study Abroad program to provide dental care to the Bahamian people, I knew that I would be making a lasting impact on them. This is especially true given their limited access to dental care.When we arrived in the Bahamas, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’ve never traveled … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: It gave me insight into where I could be with my career in the next few years.
One of my first thoughts on my flight back from this study abroad experience, was “how do I even describe these incredibly profound experiences to people who were not there to experience it?” How do I describe the pure warmth I felt from working with such kind and grateful people every day? The indescribable kindling … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: An incredibly profound experience
Being in the heart of central America, Costa Rica is a small country with a huge vision that offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to immerse in their radiant culture while exploring the country’s outstanding biodiversity, historical and natural elements. Costa Rica was ranked one of happiest countries in the globe (12th) and the … Continue reading SPC Study Abroad goes far beyond just academics, it is a life-changing experience