My name is Trang. When I was a little girl I lived in a small town named Nha Trang where farming and fishing were the traditional works. The city is well known for its beaches and an ancient Cham temple tower founded sometime before 781. I always wondered what the world was like, and if … Continue reading International Student Story: Chào Bạn from Vietnam
2017-18 Core Fulbright Scholar Program Competition OPENED February 1 The Core U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program sends more than 800 U.S. faculty and professionals abroad each year. The Catalog of Awards will be available beginning February 1 at http://catalog.cies.org/. Any questions? Review the Fulbright Programs Summary Sheet or contact your Fulbright Campus Representative, Ramona Kirsch (kirsch.ramona@spcollege.edu).
The internship options through the U.S. Department of State for college students are now endless thanks to Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS). VSFS creates eInternship opportunities that allow U.S. students to work around the world remotely allowing them to continue attending their college classes in the U.S.! Some of the government agencies participating in this … Continue reading eInternship Opportunities for College Students
Come watch the 2016 Australian Open with us! This year, the Australian Open begins on January 18th. SPC faculty, staff, and students are invited to come watch the Australian Open at the International Center SP/Gibbs Campus in room AD 103. The games will be aired live in our lounge area from 11:00AM-4:30 PM on the following … Continue reading International Programs Host 2016 Australian Open Viewing!
Cheer on your Ladies’ Titans Tennis team as they face Eastern Florida College for their first home game of the season! Home Game Details Date: February 6th Location: Treasure Bay, 10315 Paradise Blvd. Treasure Island, FL Did you know? Currently our SPC Ladies tennis are ranked 5th in the ITA National Ranking as a team. … Continue reading Come Support Your Ladies Titans Tennis Team!
See you at the Study Abroad Fair, January 26! Participate for a chance to win the $200 Study Abroad Deposit Fee Waiver! Details: Tuesday, January 26, 12-2pm Clearwater Campus, ES 104 Explore different Study Abroad options and learn how you can earn college credit while traveling the world! Contact: 727-341-4731 or studyabroad@spcollege.edu
Share your ideas and be heard! United Nations Academic Impact and ELS Inc. launched the 3rd annual “Many Languages, One World” essay contest. College and university students are invited to write an essay on a UN-related theme in an official UN language other than their mother tongue or primary language of instruction. The goal of … Continue reading Many Languages, One World – Essay Contest
On January 7, the International Program held their Spring International Student Orientation to kick start students with their new beginning at SPC. Fifteen students from different countries such as India, Turkey, Vietnam and many more, participated at the orientation that provided essential information to ensure student success at SPC. Ramona Kirsch, direct of the Center for … Continue reading New Beginnings: New Student Orientation for International Students at CL
The Center for Civic Learning & Community Engagement (CCLE) is hosting the first annual MLK Day of Service to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s achievements and honor his memory through service to others. All SPC staff and students are invited! The event will take place on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 9 a.m. to noon … Continue reading Honor MLK’s Remarkable Accomplishments with SPC and Community
Save the date! You’re invited to the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs on February 17-19, 2016, hosted by USF St. Petersburg. The topic of healthcare can be complex and confusing. Join us at the 4th annual St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs for this timely and informative session. The panel of experts will lay … Continue reading Attend the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs