England Theater Program open – apply NOW!

Discover the culturally vibrant city of London, from the bustling streets of Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square to Millennium Bridge and the Tower of London. Complement your experience when you see historic sites like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Experience three theater performances and explore Shakespeare’s work in a tour of the … Continue reading England Theater Program open – apply NOW!

Study Abroad in South Africa – Summer 2021!

SPC students can look forward to visiting multiples historical sites dealing withpolitical, economic, and social issues in South Africa. This includes Robben Island, a symbolof human resilience in the face of adversity. It is the place where South Africa’s post Apartheid first democratically elected president Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27years of incarceration. … Continue reading Study Abroad in South Africa – Summer 2021!

Tips from the China 2016 Study Abroad group!

Tips from the China 2016 Study Abroad group! Must,must,must have comfortable walking shoes! Those strappy sandals just won’t cut it. If you don’t bring the walking shoes, bring plenty of band aids. You’ll need them! Wear clothes that breathe, as AC is hard to come by throughout the day Either bring enough clothes to last … Continue reading Tips from the China 2016 Study Abroad group!

An Important Lesson From the Dominican Republic

I’ve learned so much from the past couple of days. The Dominican culture has transformed my whole mentality of life. From the unfortunate neighborhoods to the reckless driving habits of the locals, I have come to learn just a little bit of the culture. Specifically, the first day really caused a culture shock I was … Continue reading An Important Lesson From the Dominican Republic

What is it about helping others that gives joy to the giver?

In Ethics, so many thinkers start with self-interest and hope to develop that into the interests of the community. As I watch and work, I think there might be a more interesting explanation.  In an international conference of Buddhists, neurologists and psychologist  (Goleman 2003), the Dalai Lama and Mattieu Ricard suggest that self-interest is not … Continue reading What is it about helping others that gives joy to the giver?