My Service Learning Study Abroad experience with SPC was truly amazing and is something that I will hold dear to my heart. This was my first time out of the country and I’m so glad that my first time was to the Dominican Republic, where my family is from. I got to learn so much more … Continue reading My Service Learning Study Abroad Experience with SPC
My experience during the Dominican Republic Service Learning program I am currently living the study abroad experience at SPC as an international student coming from a rich culture in Asia, studying abroad here in America. I have been study abroad in the U.S for more than five years. It’s not too long, but not too short … Continue reading Release The Hero Within: Dominican Republic Service Learning
My experience in the Dominican Republic: First off I would like to start by saying wow! This trip was really life changing for me. Here’s a little background on me, I’m currently an Elementary Education student at St. Petersburg College and I want to teach anywhere from 2nd-4th grade. I’ve never been out of the … Continue reading My service learning program to the Dominican Republic with SPC
Little by little – that was one of the main principles of our 8 day service learning project thought the St. Petersburg College Dominican Republic Study Abroad program. Before I came to the Dominican Republic, I expected the country to be a tourist-filled place like it can be seen in Punta Cana – but this … Continue reading Poco a poco – Little by little – my experience in the Dominican Republic Study Abroad
Make your Spring Break count! Join SPC in a service learning abroad program to the Dominican Republic and contribute to the empowerment and development of a local community. Earn college credit, change a child’s life, and learn from the Dominican culture! Here’s what last year’s participants had to say: “Girls who go home to a … Continue reading Change Lives and Be Changed: Dominican Republic Study Abroad
A $2,000 scholarship is available to Honors Scholars to embark on SPC’s 7-day service learning program to the Dominican Republic during Spring Break 2017! Take part in a cross-cultural service learning experience while earning college credit! An excerpt from the itinerary: Participate in a service project at a nearby village Immerse yourself in cultural … Continue reading $2,000 Honors Scholarship for the Dominican Republic
A $2,000 Dominican Republic study abroad scholarship is available for SPC Honors Scholars. In order to be considered for the scholarship, you must be an SPC honors student in good academic standing with the Honors Program or Honors Programs (honors courses, interdisciplinary studies, PTK society membership, or Golden Key International Society). Application deadline: November 1st Criteria: • Applications … Continue reading Dominican Republic $2,000 Honors Program Scholarship
Don’t have any plans for Spring Break 2017? It’s never too early to plan ahead. Join SPC’s service learning study abroad program in the Dominican Republic! This study abroad program will strengthen students’ understanding of their role as a global citizen by offering a cross-cultural service learning experience in the Dominican Republic. Students will closely … Continue reading Join SPC’s Service Learning Study Abroad Program in the Dominican Republic!
Every Study Abroad program is a transforming experience, but there is something special about a service trip. On Friday I found myself just soaking up the joy that comes from serving others. The focus is on empowering at risk girls. We are building a wall, teaching swimming, English, softball, math and bicycling. We have taken … Continue reading Service Learning in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is rich of culture and breathtaking beauty. “Dios, Patria, Libertad.” What truly caught my eyes was the sense of community and trust within an area. People are socializing outside their houses, their doors are opened, and their smiles are warm. Despite the clear poverty, there is pride and joy in the community. … Continue reading Una Familia Grande – One Big Family