Category: Israel 2023

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Course Dates: May 23 – June 20, 2023
Travel Dates: June 5 – June 20, 2023

Study Abroad with SPC in Israel!

Listen to what Professor Fernandes has to say about the program in this short presentation, click  here.

Dive into the beautiful culture of Israel! Join SPC faculty for an amazing and educational trip to Israel.

Explore of one of the oldest ports in the world, Jaffa port, where it’s believed the Biblical story of Jonah and the whale occurred. Tour the Magdala: an ancient city on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, where a first century synagogue and city were recently discovered.

Students will have the option to dive/snorkel Caesarea National Park which contains King Herod’s ancient port that sank.

Visit Israel’s Sea Turtle Rescue Center where they rehabilitate and reintroduce sea turtles back to the Eastern Mediterranean. Experience the Machane Yehuda market: an open air market filled with local fruits, vegetables, spices, baked goods, restaurants, etc.

Available courses – Students must enroll in at least one course from the list below. If desired, students may enroll in more than one courses. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.

Professor: Jennifer Fernandes

  • BSC 1930 – Biological Issues – 3 credits

Professor: Abraham Miller

  • BSC 3931 – Special Topics – 3 credits
  • BSC 3931L – Special Topics in Biology Lab – 1 credit

Professor: Michael T. Jahosky

  • HUM 2270 – East/West Synthesis- *Online* – 3 credit

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 Israel program lead faculty, Jennifer Fernandes (727) 712-5838 .

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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 meets Nemo and Dory while snorkeling in Israel

Israel, Israel (Natural Sciences and Humanities), Israel 2023, Study Abroad

Many new underwater experiences–wetsuits, sand-less beaches, sea cucumbers, and harmless jellyfish–during study abroad in Israel. – Bethany Febre, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 Today was an amazing day! We stayed at a hostel in Eilat last night that had the most beautiful view–nothing you could ever see in Florida, it was just absolutely breathtaking. The … Continue reading SPC student meets Nemo and Dory while snorkeling in Israel →

SPC student visits waters of biblical and ecological value in Israel

Israel, Israel (Natural Sciences and Humanities), Israel 2023, Study Abroad

The Sea of Galilee, the headwaters of the Jordan, the largest karst spring in the Middle East sampled during study abroad in Israel. – Dawn Lewis, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 Today marked our first full day by the Sea of Galilee. After looking at the bare sand and rock of the desert for the … Continue reading SPC student visits waters of biblical and ecological value in Israel →

SPC student explores science and spirituality in Israel

Israel, Israel (Natural Sciences and Humanities), Israel 2023, Study Abroad

Experiencing the history and natural beauty of the “Holy Land” during study abroad in Israel. – Chikara Parks, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 Israel! Let me start off by saying, it was everything that I expected and more. For me, the experience went deeper than the Biology class. It was spiritual. I remember arriving at … Continue reading SPC student explores science and spirituality in Israel →

SPC student records triple digit temps at Mt. Negev in Israel

Israel, Israel 2023, Study Abroad

Sunrise and a mountain in the Negev Desert, and nurturing endangered animals during study abroad in Israel. – Ben Culbreth, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 The early bird catches the worm. Waking up at 5:30 am was a struggle but surely also a reward. Watching the sun creep up over the cliff’s edge was truly … Continue reading SPC student records triple digit temps at Mt. Negev in Israel →

Study Abroad in Israel and earn college credits this summer!

Israel, Israel 2023, Study Abroad

Walk the streets of the historic cities of Jerusalem, Tiberias, Nazareth and Jericho. Take in the panoramic sites in Tel Aviv. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Experience Mount Tabor, the Haifa Bahai Gardens, Megiddo, Masada and more during a 12-day journey to Israel. The goals of this Study Abroad program are to provide … Continue reading Study Abroad in Israel and earn college credits this summer! →