Just a few days until a group of SPC students and their lead faculty Roxana Levin and co-faculty Osiris Albrech will depart the U.S. to travel to beautiful Spain. The three-week long intensive language program allows beginners to learn the language, and the more proficient ones to improve their language skills while emerging into the Spanish culture. … Continue reading Spain – The Final Countdown
Don’t take a hair dryer (you can request to borrow from the hotel)… also don’t take flat irons for your hair! Be sure your suitcase is around 35 pounds (not 50) in case you need to fly within India. Bring patience, openness, flexibility, strong legs and lungs, a desire to learn, and generous spirit. Spend … Continue reading Tips from the India 2016 Study Abroad group
Pack enough clothes but make sure to leave lots of room in your bags to bring stuff home. Save up more money than what you expect to spend. Do not expect things to go according to plans. Bring at least 1 or 2 towels. These countries are different, so it will be “shocking” on more … Continue reading Study Abroad Tips from the Australia 2016 students!
I can’t believe that a month has passed already, and I am very sad to leave tomorrow, but I have had a great time. While here in Costa Rica, I had the chance to go to Sarchí, to see how Ox carts have been traditionally-made for well over a hundred years… Poas Volcan, where it … Continue reading Costa Rica in Summary
When SPC students visited Israel the last time in 2014, student Nicholas Taltos said: “The dynamic [of this study abroad program] has had a synergistic effect–allowing us the combined benefits of scholarly expertise and experiential wisdom.” In just 2 days another group of students, along with Professor Michael Jahosky, will depart the U.S. to travel to … Continue reading Israel – The Final Countdown
On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Ecuador was struck by a 7.8 Richter Scale earthquake, destroying part of its coast. There were hundreds of deaths and thousands of people missing, and great structural damage to buildings and roads. Several countries united to help Ecuador with donations, including the United States. The Ecuadorian Embassy located in Miami … Continue reading SPC- Together for Ecuador
We invite you to attend a 2.0 CLE presentation by David Liebert, Ed.D., leader of the 2017 England Psychology Study Abroad program. The event is free but donations are welcomed and will be used to support student educational expenses associated with the 2017 England Psychology Study Abroad program. When: Friday, June 24th, 1:30 to 3:30 PM Where: St. Petersburg College Clearwater … Continue reading Forensic Mental Health: What Lawyers Need to Know When Working with Experts
After coming back from Australia, I can honestly say that I’ve had one of the most beautiful experiences there. The people, food, activities, and overall culture vastly differed from the United States in many ways. I do have to say that I missed American food while being in Australia because a lot of their cuisines … Continue reading Final Post: Australia
This was a trip I will never forget. I enjoyed seeing how different Australia looks from anywhere I’ve been in Florida, as well as how different the people act. All I saw everywhere we went was huge mountains. They were everywhere and so beautiful! The majority of the people we came in contact with were very nice and … Continue reading Australia in Summary
Overall my study abroad program in Australia was a once in a lifetime experience. It was one thing to go visit this country, but getting the chance to work with the different animals and help volunteer for an amazing organization made this program exceptional. Cairns Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center goes above and beyond in their care of … Continue reading Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience at Cairns Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre