Study Abroad in Ecuador and earn college credits this summer!

March 2, 2016Ecuador, Study AbroadEcuadorFitti Kolbe

This interdisciplinary program to Ecuador offers two unique views of its diverse culture, ecology, and people. Professor Wallis’ course in Tropical Ecology will introduce course participants to the rainforest-associated systems of South America and their ecology through lectures, labs, and discovery-oriented investigative experiences of rainforest, wetlands, estuaries and coastal environments of Ecuador. Several topics will … Continue reading Study Abroad in Ecuador and earn college credits this summer! →

International Student Story: Magandang Araw from the Philippine Islands!

March 1, 2016International Students, NewsInternational StudentsFitti Kolbe

My name is Camille Custodio, and I come from the pearl of Southeast Asia, The Philippine Islands. I was born in Iba, Zambales and raised in Quezon City, Manila. The Philippines is divided into three main regions, Luzon, Vizayas and Mindanao. I grew up in Luzon which is where the city’s heart lies. One of … Continue reading International Student Story: Magandang Araw from the Philippine Islands! →

Last chance for Study Abroad Scholarships and upcoming events!

February 29, 2016EventsMary Lancaster

Study Abroad Scholarship deadline March 1! Apply for a $2,000 scholarship for: Costa Rica (Business) Ecuador Israel South Africa Join us at a Country 101 session! Learn more about Study Abroad program destination countries: China 101 – Wed. 3/2/2016 from 1:00-2:00 PM, CL campus LA 193 South Africa 101 – Thu. 3/3/2016 from 12:30-1:30 PM, HEC campus … Continue reading Last chance for Study Abroad Scholarships and upcoming events! →

Study Abroad in China and earn college credits this summer!

February 27, 2016China, NewsChinaFitti Kolbe

Enter the world of China: birthplace of paper, the compass, paper money, and more. You’ll trace the Great Wall, measure up against the Terracotta Warriors and race through Beijing’s hutongs by rickshaw. The culture of China offers a unique opportunity for students to understand the literary conventions and communication practices and juxtapose those with other … Continue reading Study Abroad in China and earn college credits this summer! →

Study Abroad in Costa Rica and earn college credits this summer!

February 26, 2016Costa Rica (Business), Study AbroadCosta Rica (Business)Fitti Kolbe

Get firsthand experience with doing business in Latin American countries. The Costa Rica business courses will emphasize the study of intercultural differences between the United States and Costa Rica as a valid representation of Latin American countries. In addition to regular classes on campus, students will spend 11 days in Costa Rica where they will … Continue reading Study Abroad in Costa Rica and earn college credits this summer! →

Study Abroad in India and earn college credits this summer!

February 24, 2016India, Study AbroadIndiaFitti Kolbe

Discover what makes India a cultural and religious force. Get your feet wet by visiting the stunning Jama Masjid Mosque, the TajMahal, the Bahá’í Lotus temple, and the Raj Ghat, memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Experience the awesome ingenuity of generations past, the city bazaars full of colorful cultural displays, and enticing smells that have been … Continue reading Study Abroad in India and earn college credits this summer! →

SPC Students at the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs

February 23, 2016International Students, International Students EventsFitti Kolbe

The World and its Affairs SPC Attends St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs Long time ago, great explorers set on expeditions to travel the land and sea. It took many years for humanity to correct the belief that the Earth is not flat, but a huge globe. In fact, the Earth is made up of … Continue reading SPC Students at the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs →

SPC Celebrates African American Heritage Month

February 23, 2016EventsFitti Kolbe

Smooth to the Palette:Having a Taste of Culture, Poetry, Music and Soul Jesse Owens, Percy Julian, Nina Simone, and Martin Luther King Jr. are some of the many famous African American names that have been a huge part of history. These names have inspired, created, and renewed … Continue reading SPC Celebrates African American Heritage Month →

International Legal Education Abroad Conference (ILEAC)

February 23, 2016TravelFitti Kolbe

Stetson University Holds the 2016 International Legal Education Abroad Conference (ILEAC) The two-day International Legal Education Abroad Conference (ILEAC) hosted by Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida will discuss common challenges in international legal education and develop best practices in the field. ILEAC brings together educators from U.S. law schools to discuss how … Continue reading International Legal Education Abroad Conference (ILEAC) →

Departure for Italy is in TWO WEEKS!!

February 20, 2016Study AbroadItaly HumanitiesKrystal Weldon

This is not only my test of this blog, but my chance to express my excitement to this new adventure. It has been bestowed upon me that I get a second chance to go on a once in a lifetime journey. It still has not hit me that in two weeks, I will be setting … Continue reading Departure for Italy is in TWO WEEKS!! →

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