SPC study abroad scholarships available!
You may be eligible for a scholarship to study abroad with St. Petersburg College! Apply by Nov. 1.
Category: Austria and Germany (High School)
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Program Full
Course Dates: January 17 – May 12, 2026
Travel Dates: January 1 – 9, 2026
This program is open to High School students currently in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades (excludes seniors graduating in 2024) in SPC’s dual enrollment, early college and Collegiate High Schools programs.
Join SPC faculty for an amazing and educational program to Austria and Germany.
We will visit the Nymphenburg Palace, which is considered the most impressive remains of the royal splendor that dominated Munich over centuries. We will be taking a guided walk-through Munich’s Medieval Christmas Market. This market features medieval crafts, festive music, and a magical ambiance. Enjoy a hot drink while taking in the sights.
We will visit guided tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp. Dachau was one of the first concentration camps established by the Nazi regime. It served as a model for other camps and was used to detain political prisoners, Jews, Roma, and other groups targeted by the Nazis.
Explore amazing sites like the Catacombs at St. Peter’s Cemetery & Fortress. At the edge of St. Peter’s Cemetery are the so-called “catacombs”, which were carved into the Mönchsberg. Its origin goes back to late antiquity.
Available courses – Students must enroll in at least one course from the list below. If desired, students may enroll in both courses, for a total of 4 credits. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.
Professor: Earl Fratus
- INR 2002H – International Relations, Honors – 3 credits (Class #3771)
Professor: Kelly Rich
- IDH 2634H – Service Learning, Honors – 1 credit (Class #3770)
Lead faculty contacts
After you submit the application online, we will review your application and e-mail you with details of scheduling your interview with the Italy program lead faculty, Earl Fratus (727) 394-6045.
Other SPC Study Abroad programs
Learn more about other Study Abroad countries where SPC students have made their mark.
Student Study Abroad Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad, read posts from other SPC students below.
SPC Student Received Scholarship To Study Abroad in Germany!
SPC student, Miriam Saucedo Campos, shares below her excitement for the study abroad scholarship she received to participate in SPC’s Spring Break program to Germany! Being bilingual, she has written in both English and Spanish! “ALL student must experience the fantastic and amazing experience of study abroad. SPC has people well prepared and friendly, they … Continue reading SPC Student Received Scholarship To Study Abroad in Germany!
Tasting Many Gelato Flavors While On My Italy High School Study Abroad Program
While in Italy, I tried many different Gelato flavors, including simple ones such as chocolate and vanilla and some less expected ones such as orange chocolate and lemon basil. The lemon basil flavor was not one that I picked, but one that fellow student, Gianna, let me try from hers. Without that flavor, I tried … Continue reading Tasting Many Gelato Flavors While On My Italy High School Study Abroad Program