Study Abroad South Africa – Opportunity of a Lifetime
This past summer I had the opportunity of a lifetime to study abroad in Cape Town, South Africa . I’ve always wanted to study abroad, and I finally got my chance! There were four of us that took the trip to South Africa: our Professor Donna Ettel, and two other students besides myself, Martha and … Continue reading Study Abroad South Africa – Opportunity of a Lifetime
Fabrica de Carretas: Ox-Carts and Costa Rican Culture
About coffee farms and mountain views!
Wednesday 07/27 – Wednesday morning is finally here! We are getting ready to go to the coffee farm currently sitting out by the pool eating breakfast with the crew. Once we arrived at the coffee shop, we were greeted with amazing actors that gave us a very informative tour and one that’s quite comical. We … Continue reading About coffee farms and mountain views!
Join us to watch the Olympics!
The Center for International Programs invites all to follow the action and cheer on your favorite athletes during the 2016 Summer Olympic Games from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! The Olympic telecast will be available for your viewing: August 8-21, 2016 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus – AD103 – ISS … Continue reading Join us to watch the Olympics!
Adventures in Costa Rica
A day full of adventures. After a long drive we finally arrived at Canopy San Luis. This was my first time zip lining. It was awesome. I had the opportunity to enjoy the virgin forest, the flora, and fauna through a series of cable systems. From many meters high I was able to see the … Continue reading Adventures in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s Tourist Economy and Local Impact
International Student Receives Standing Ovation at Summer 2016 Graduation
Those attending the graduation ceremony on Saturday, July 23rd were moved by the impassioned graduation speech given by Sane Haidara, an international student from Timbuktu, Mali. In his speech he thanked all at SPC for helping him to gain leadership and community service skills which will enable him to return to Mali to address social … Continue reading International Student Receives Standing Ovation at Summer 2016 Graduation
Do Not Leave Only Your Footprints
While visiting the Machalilla National Park on Isla De La Plata, our guide gave us one piece of advice: leave only your footprints. This is a saying I have seen posted on various occasions. I’ve seen it in parks, on beaches, and while taking many vacations. It is a creative way to remind people that … Continue reading Do Not Leave Only Your Footprints
Bittersweet Celebration of our Time in Vietnam
It was a bittersweet departure today. We are incredibly proud of the American and Vietnamese students who not only worked hard to bridge cultural differences but to embrace and accept them. The students sang all night and the faculty watched with great joy. We could not have imagined a better end to our Vietnamese experience. … Continue reading Bittersweet Celebration of our Time in Vietnam