Thanks for choosing SPC. As an SPC international student you are joining with more than 200 students from more than 60 different countries around the world. If you are not an SPC student yet, please go to International Student Admissions for more information. Bookmark this page for future use to find helpful resources like:
SPC International Student Guide – This is your go to resource for all things international. This printable guide will answer questions you may have about maintaining your immigration status, finances, HOUSING, HEALTH INSURANCE and other frequently asked questions. VIEW GUIDE
Opportunities for Campus Engagement:
Celebrating women’s history month: A Woman’s Pilgrimage to El Camino de Santiago discussion event was held on March 29 at the Clearwater Campus by the Center for International Programs. El Camino de Santiago de Compostela (“Pilgrimage of Compostela”) is a network of routes across Spain and Europe which all lead to the Shrine of the … Continue reading A Woman’s Pilgrimage to El Camino de Santiago Event
On March 27, 2018 the Center for International Programs held the International Women’s Forum event. This was a very special event as four International women students from SPC Clearwater Campus were the stars and speakers of this event. As always, the CIP accompanied the event with exquisite food, on this occasion sandwiches and fruit. This … Continue reading International Women’s Leadership Forum Event at SPC
The multicultural club and the Student Support Services of the SPC Clearwater Campus attended the Chinese New Year Concert on February 17 at the University of South Florida Tampa. Club members stated that the Chinese New Year was a very interesting celebration because it was a very original concert. Haiqiong Deng played the traditional Chinese … Continue reading Inspiring Chinese New Year Concert on February 2018
Three SPC students joined over 150 students from Florida state colleges and universities at the 12th annual Florida International Leadership Conference held February 2 to February 4 at Camp Winona, DeLeon Springs, Florida. Goals of the Conference included: Enhancing leadership skills Promoting friendships and networks among international and study abroad students Acknowledging and rewarding student … Continue reading 12th Annual Florida International Leadership Conference 2018
SPC has just celebrated International Education Week 2017 from November 13th to November 17th, an opportunity to learn the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This initiative promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. As Anna Faiola said, “The International Education … Continue reading Remembering International Education Week 2017!
“You are too shy!” I’ve always been told since I was a little kid. “You need to change if you want to do something in your life”, this is what family and friends kept telling me over and over. I was a good student, but my score in oral tests has always been low because … Continue reading My New Life As An Italian International Student at St. Petersburg College!
The St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS) held its 43rd annual International Folk Fair from October 26th through October 29th in St Petersburg’s Vinoy Park. The fair was open to students from all counties on Thursday the 26th and Friday the 27th. After that the fair was open to the public. The fair offered … Continue reading St. Petersburg 43rd International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS)
The St. Petersburg College Center for International Programs is now taking entries for the 2017 International Photo Contest! The contest is open to all current SPC students, faculty, and staff. To enter you will need a photograph that YOU took somewhere outside of the US. You cannot enter a photo of you that someone else took. … Continue reading The 2017 International Photo Contest Is Now OPEN!
By now, many of you have heard or seen the historical catastrophe Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Irma was an impact on our nation; the biggest threat Florida ever had. I personally never been in such situation not knowing what to do or feel as an international student coming from overseas. I was handling it well until … Continue reading The Impact Hurricane Irma Had On An SPC International Student
St. Petersburg College students experienced Chinese cultural performances (dance, song, music, etc.) and tasted moon cakes on Monday, October 2, 2017, at the University of South Florida Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival. The Moon Festival is commemorated by the Chinese on the 15th day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar, … Continue reading 2017 Mid-Autumn Chinese (Moon) Festival Celebration