Olympic Medalist coming to SPC’s Tarpon Springs Campus!

Events, News

In celebration of International Education Week, SPC welcomes Olympic Medalist & Motivational Speaker Marianne Kriel. Date: Wednesday Nov. 16, 2016 Time: 12pm-1:30pm Where: SPC’s Tarpon Springs Campus, FA 132 Cost: FREE to faculty, staff, students and the community! Born in Bellville, South Africa Marianne achieved international recognition as a professional swimmer. Join us at this … Continue reading Olympic Medalist coming to SPC’s Tarpon Springs Campus! →

Study Abroad Scholarships Deadline Nov. 1st!

News, Study Abroad

Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Scholarships are available each year for SPC Study Abroad trips. Please see your financial aid advisor to discuss how Study Abroad scholarships may affect your financial aid. St. Petersburg College Scholarships: Study Abroad Scholarship You may be eligible for a scholarship to Study Abroad with St. Petersburg College. … Continue reading Study Abroad Scholarships Deadline Nov. 1st! →

SPC Center for International Programs and College of Nursing welcomes visiting Colombian student

Travel

On Oct. 10, 2016 the College of Nursing welcomed Cindy Ruiz, a BSN student from the Universidad El Bosque in Bogota, Colombia. During the 2-week exchange experience, Cindy attended classes, participated in simulation and visited healthcare facilities. One of the days, she was able to shadow a staff nurse at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital … Continue reading SPC Center for International Programs and College of Nursing welcomes visiting Colombian student →

International Photo Contest Deadline Fast Approaching!

2017 International Photo Contest
Events, News

Don’t forget to submit your pictures for the Center for International Programs’ 2016 International Photo Contest! The contest is open to all current SPC students, faculty, and staff. How to enter: Submit up to two photos you took while traveling outside the U.S. (Alaska, Hawaii and US territories do not count) Click on link below for … Continue reading International Photo Contest Deadline Fast Approaching! →

$2,000 Honors Scholarship for the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic, Study Abroad

  A $2,000 scholarship is available to Honors Scholars to embark on SPC’s 7-day service learning program to the Dominican Republic during Spring Break 2017!  Take part in a cross-cultural service learning experience while earning college credit! An excerpt from the itinerary: Participate in a service project at a nearby village Immerse yourself in cultural … Continue reading $2,000 Honors Scholarship for the Dominican Republic →

Jamaica Study Abroad: The Best Days of My Life

Jamaica (Dental), Jamaica 2022 (Dental), Study Abroad

My dental hygiene journey started about three years ago in Kansas City.  At that time, I was a student at Kansas State University, planning on attending UMKC for Dental Hygiene upon graduation.  That year, my sister decided to move to Chicago for college, and it prompted me to think, “If she’s doing it [moving away … Continue reading Jamaica Study Abroad: The Best Days of My Life →

Life-Changing Experience-1000 Smiles Project, Ochos Rios, Jamaica

Jamaica (Dental), Jamaica 2022 (Dental), Study Abroad

“Wah gwaan”, or “What’s up”, in the Jamaican Patwah language. Where do I even begin to describe how incredible this experience was? Let’s start from the beginning with the not so fun part of the story! Our team was originally scheduled to depart on October 1, 2016, but mother nature had something else in store … Continue reading Life-Changing Experience-1000 Smiles Project, Ochos Rios, Jamaica →