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
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Story written by SPC International student Maria Clara Novoa Colombia. Yes I know what you are thinking Shakira, coffee, Sofia Vergara and guerrilla. My name is Maria Clara Novoa; I am currently studying my AA degree towards psychology at SPC. I am from Bogota, Colombia and I am about to show you the best of … Continue reading My beautiful country, Colombia by Maria Clara Novoa
Are you interested in participating in a FREE international leaderships conference? Sign up for the 2017 FILC! This opportunity is reserved for International and Study Abroad students. Watch the video below to learn more! What: International and Study Abroad students from Florida schools will get together to learn leadership skills in a fun and relaxed … Continue reading Attend the Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC)!
“Time flies when you’re having fun.” Time also hits you in the face when you suddenly realize that summer is over and fall classes have already started. So I decided to take a look back at my amazing summer 2016. Even though I was taking a full load of summer classes, I still managed to squeeze in … Continue reading SPC International Student’s Summer in Europe
Those attending the graduation ceremony on Saturday, July 23rd were moved by the impassioned graduation speech given by Sane Haidara, an international student from Timbuktu, Mali. In his speech he thanked all at SPC for helping him to gain leadership and community service skills which will enable him to return to Mali to address social … Continue reading International Student Receives Standing Ovation at Summer 2016 Graduation
As part of the ongoing effort to facilitate student success, SPC’s Collaborative Lab hosted a session on helping Hispanic/Latino students improve their academic development on Thursday, July 28. Staff, students, and community members gathered together to brainstorm strategies for engaging Hispanic/Latino students and their families with our college. The group established three strategies, each with … Continue reading SPC and Community Brainstorm Hispanic/Latino Student Support
Hello my name is Olta Celaj. I’m very glad to share one of my greatest experiences here in U.S. I am from Albania, a small and wonderful European country. Albania offers so many great cultural experiences and traditions. I really would like to advice adding Albania to everyone’ s list of places to visit in Europe. … Continue reading International Student Story: Hej from Albania!
As the summer semester is getting started, we want to take one last look back at the spring semester. The spring was a very successful one for many of SPC’s international students and study abroad students. The Center for International Programs is proud of all students’ achievements that were recognized during recent Student Life and Leadership … Continue reading Award-winning international and study abroad students!
My name is Georges Goa and I am from Ivory Coast, which is located in West Africa. My home country is a little bit like France because my country was colonized by France. The first language in my home country is French and people are known to be friendly and hard workers. I came to the … Continue reading International Student Story: Bonjour from Ivory Coast
After weeks of hard work, writing position papers and simulations, I participated along with 15 other students from St. Petersburg College in the National Model United Nations Conference B in New York City, March, 27-31 2016 (NMUNNY). This simulation was one of the most unique and educational experiences that I will always remember. I represented the … Continue reading National Model United Nations Conference- NYC
Hello! My name is Onesiforo Souza. I am from Natal, Brazil. “Natal” means “Christmas” in Portuguese, and the city is named Natal because it was founded on December 25, 1599 by the Portuguese. It is the capital and largest city of the State of Rio Grande do Norte. Located 31 meters (102 ft.) above sea level, … Continue reading International Student Story: Olá from Brazil!