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Course Dates: May 18 – 29, 2020 (Program Cancelled)
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May 14 – 30, 2020 (Program Cancelled)

Study Abroad with SPC in New Zealand! Students will have the opportunity to expand their worldview by participating in a two-week immersion program of international curricula designed with an emphasis on New Zealand Culture, History, Anthropology, and Literature. Students will  learn first-hand about the history and culture of the Maori.

Besides participation in several cultural excursions inside and outside of Hamilton, students have the unique opportunity to experience an overnight stay at a Maori Marae and learn about the tribal history from its leaders, as well as participate in an authentic “hangi” (cooking food in a buried pit oven).

Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Scholarships and other ways to fund your study abroad program are available. Explore scholarship options now.

Available courses – Students must enroll in at least one course from the list below.  Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites. Once accepted into the program, students will be notified of the Course Number and enrollment dates/deadlines.

Lead Faculty: Vickie Stevens

  • LIT 2120 – World Literature II (with Jessica Magnani)
  • ANT 2410 – Cultural Anthropology (with Joseph Leopold)

After you submit the application online, we will review it and an automatic email will be sent to your college email with details of your next steps, including scheduling your interview withthe New Zealand program faculty. Contact Jessica Magnani (727-341-4348) with any specific questions about this program.

Student Travel Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad in New Zealand, or to follow our students as they travel, read posts from the blog below.

Photo above, right: Maori welcome (cropped) by Ciell at nl.wikipedia [CC BY-SA 2.5 nl]. All others from SPC faculty.

Explore literature and culture in New Zealand – May 2020!

Apply by January 17, 2020 Study Abroad with SPC in New Zealand! Students will have the opportunity to expand their worldview by participating in a two-week immersion program of international curricula designed with an emphasis on New Zealand Culture, History, Anthropology, and Literature. Students will  learn first-hand from its leaders about the history and culture … Continue reading Explore literature and culture in New Zealand – May 2020!

SPC Student Explores New Zealand and Learns About the Maori People

New Zealand

“When I was thinking about  travelling across the Pacific, I never expected the many opportunities New Zealand had to offer. When our study abroad group arrived, we were welcomed by a Freedom Institute representative, Eliot, and right away I felt comfortable. New Zealanders are some of the kindest people I have ever met! While staying … Continue reading SPC Student Explores New Zealand and Learns About the Maori People

The Magical and Peaceful Country of New Zealand

New Zealand

I will remember New Zealand as an island coated in fresh green grass, glistening in the morning dew. The peaceful landscapes draw hills on the horizon, filled with sheep and cows, while the mountain tops are covered in crystal snow. It is blessed by a million water droplets forming rainbows in the sunlight across the … Continue reading The Magical and Peaceful Country of New Zealand

Application Is Now Open For SPC’s New Zealand Study Abroad Program

New Zealand Study Abroad

Join St. Petersburg College faculty and students on the New Zealand Study Abroad program. This life-changing experience will grant you the opportunity to expand your worldview in a two-week immersion program. Travel between the dates of May 10-26, 2018. Application deadline: January 22, 2018 Please note: While the deadline for this program is January 22, … Continue reading Application Is Now Open For SPC’s New Zealand Study Abroad Program