Ever since landing the culture in Cairns has been not shocking but different. They drive on the left side of the road and the steering wheel is on the right side of the car. I was surprised by this. The food has also been different as in it seems that the food is healthier as … Continue reading Adventures in Australia
The title of this blog comes from my experience today. Me being a 20 something year old young man, being pulled around on a rickshaw by an Indian man with half of his hair already grey in 110 degree weather just seemed kinda guilt inducing to me. I made sure to tip him well though. … Continue reading #India: Guilt Trip
This is my first blog for my study abroad trip to Australia. A lot has happened since I arrived in Cairns on Thursday. Friday we just explored the city a bit, there are awesome restaurants and shops all within walking distance of our hostel. Saturday our group went on a snorkeling trip out to the … Continue reading Australia Turtle Rehab Trip
Update from the professor: Students have had an amazing time already…. we have been super busy caring for sick and injured turtles and exploring Australia. I will let students fill everyone in on their experiences.
G’Day Mates, Today I visited the Turtle hospital where the more sick turtles that will take more time and special care before released back into the wild are kept. There were four turtles kept there. Penny, Woodson, Auntie and Bella. At the hospital I changed each turtles filter and someone cleaned the dirty ones. We … Continue reading Truly a great experience today in Cairns #Australia
30 days or less and we will depart. One last meeting on junio 9th at Clearwater campus.
I am happy to share that India has had a profound impact on my life after just a few short days! One might think the trip is about converting to another religion or just to see the differences and similarities in our two countries. But, for me, my beliefs, dreams, convictions, and aspirations are stronger because … Continue reading Keep Moving Forward! #India
As the summer semester is getting started, we want to take one last look back at the spring semester. The spring was a very successful one for many of SPC’s international students and study abroad students. The Center for International Programs is proud of all students’ achievements that were recognized during recent Student Life and Leadership … Continue reading Award-winning international and study abroad students!
Days six presented itself with a curious turn. Although I am expecting to spend a great deal of time in Athens, partially due to my lack of listening, I am pleasantly surprised when I hear we are actually headed about three hours away to the town of Delphi. Thanks to the long ride to our … Continue reading Day Six in Athens
G’Day Mates, Today I had the pleasure of going to Fitzroy Island to work at Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. What an extraordinary place to be working! I must add first, the people are so nice and welcoming and willing to teach you the proper ways to handle these enormous yet docile creatures. We were taught … Continue reading Fitzroy Island’s Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre