My name is Georges Goa and I am from Ivory Coast, which is located in West Africa. My home country is a little bit like France because my country was colonized by France. The first language in my home country is French and people are known to be friendly and hard workers. I came to the … Continue reading International Student Story: Bonjour from Ivory Coast
Are you a global citizen? One of the main character traits that employers are looking for in job applicants are intercultural skills and an understanding of societies and cultures outside of the U.S. The Global Citizen Pathway (GCP) at SPC is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a competent global citizen who … Continue reading SPC students present their Global Citizen capstone papers
On April 22, 2016 SPC’s Center for International Programs (CIP) hosted a Study Abroad Collaborative Session on the Clearwater Campus. The session began with CIP sharing the changes and improvements that were implemented in response to last semester’s “Creative Conversations.” Some notable changes sparked by those sessions occurred in the areas of marketing, funding and … Continue reading Study Abroad Collaborative Session
Many thanks to the students who joined our inaugural International Programs Student Focus Group! Study Abroad and International students gave valuable input on the future shape of international programming at SPC. Dedicated participants even joined via phone conference to make sure their voices were heard! Director Ramona Kirsch introduced attendees to new initiatives and opportunities like … Continue reading International Programs Student Focus Group Speaks Up
WHAT TO DONATE: Diapers Feminine sanitary products Water Gauzes/first aid kit Insect Repellent Rubbing Alcohol Cotton pads Toilet paper ALL ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Thursday April 21, 2016 until 5:00PM WHERE TO DONATE: SPC Clearwater Campus, AD 152 International Office SPONSORED BY: The International Club, Clearwater Campus Ecuador Social Club, Tampa Ecuadorian Consulate, … Continue reading ECUADOR – Earthquake Relief #LETSHELP
Learn more about the SPC England(Psychology) Study Abroad Program Complete process by* Dec 3, 2016 Travel dates March 3 – March 11, 2017 Course dates January 9 – May 5, 2017 Program Details: The program will be taught over the 16-week semester with travel occurring to London over Spring Break (3/3/2017-3/11/2017). The primary goal of the … Continue reading Study Abroad in England and earn College Credit in Psychology!
SAVE THE DATE!! Thursday, June 2, 2016 12 noon – 4:00 pm Second Annual International Symposium Clearwater campus, ES 104 Presented by CETL and Center for International Programs Come and learn about new International Program initiatives including the following: Faculty involved in Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) with institutions abroad The new Global Citizen Pathway … Continue reading Second Annual International Symposium
After weeks of hard work, writing position papers and simulations, I participated along with 15 other students from St. Petersburg College in the National Model United Nations Conference B in New York City, March, 27-31 2016 (NMUNNY). This simulation was one of the most unique and educational experiences that I will always remember. I represented the … Continue reading National Model United Nations Conference- NYC
Student Focus Group Details Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Time: 12:00-1:30 PM Locations: SP/Gibbs AD 180 OR Virtually We want your thoughts on: On-campus/local international events Ideas for study abroad programs Communication about opportunities: scholarships, events, and more! Click here to RSVP by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, April 12. Pizza provided at the SP/Gibbs AD … Continue reading International Programs needs YOUR input!
Congratulations to our two study abroad faculty members, Jennifer Fernandes and Roxana Levin, who received the 2015 John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards from the League for Innovation in the Community College. The League is an international, nonprofit organization that is known for its dedication to catalyzing the community college movement in a continuing effort to … Continue reading SA Faculty receives awards!