Get ready! Our study abroad students are headed to China! When we asked Professor Dawn Joyce, leading our SPC group, what she is most excited to see she answered “one of the New 7 Wonders of the World: The Great Wall of China!” The students will marvel at China’s cultural and architectural beauty and get … Continue reading China – The Final Countdown!
We left Cairns for a tour of the coastline of Northern Australia particularly where the Daintree rain forest meets the coast. We were very fortunate to get George, an endogenous driver as our guide. He added so much of his history to the tour and he was not shy in sharing! We made our way … Continue reading Rain forest meets coastline #Australia
The Coast Rica Spanish program students will be leaving tomorrow, May 14, and Professor Fernando Ojeda gave us a preview of what he is most looking forward to, what is to come as well as some great advice: “As lead faculty, I look forward to participating in a travel-study abroad experience that could potentially have life changing effects that … Continue reading Costa Rica Spanish- The Final Countdown
We all finally arrived with no trouble. Getting used to the time difference as we all were in bed by 7 PM the first night we arrived. The flight here was super long but all are doing well. Today was spent in orientation with the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation people and then exploring our home for … Continue reading First days in Cairns
The idea of studying abroad was always a far distant idea in the back of my head. I never thought it to be possible, but it was always a dream. When I saw the opportunity to study abroad in Greece with SPC, I was skeptical at first but thought I would give it a chance. … Continue reading Greece – A Culinary Delight
We congratulate Mary Walsh (left) and Marsha Nelson (right), the first SPC students who have successfully completed all requirements for the inaugural Global Citizen Program. They both graduated on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Mary Walsh graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. During her GCP she participated in SPC’s Bonaire Study Abroad program where she was … Continue reading SPC’s Global Citizen Program takes off!
India is a large country full of cultural and religious diversity. In just 3 days Professor Steven Sinclair and his students will leave the U.S. to explore the beauty of this country. On their to-do-list are the cities Delhi, Jaipur Mumbai, as well as many famous sights such as the Taj Mahal. If you have never … Continue reading India – The Final Countdown
Greece was much more than I had ever anticipated. I was granted the chance to spend my birthday in one of the countries I always wanted to visit. Kalymnos was one of the most majestic, beautiful places I’d ever seen. The sweet countryside and generous people were such a surprise, as was the rest of the … Continue reading “Kalymnos has a special place in my heart”
I think its safe to say we’re all pretty happy. I’m currently writing this on my hotel balcony. The sun has just risen. The view is amazing. You can see the whole town from here, as well as the mountains and the ship ports. It’s absolutely beautiful. There’s birds flying, scooters passing, and boats sailing … Continue reading Our new temporary home: Kalymnos, Greece
Only 5 more days until Vet Tech students will go Down Under on May 11. During their 15-day-long travel students will participate in a clinical service program during which they get to work with local veterinarians. They will visit research and rescue facilities for marine animals. Lead faculty Tricia Gorham says her and her students … Continue reading Australia – The Final Countdown