This whole study abroad opportunity was so incredible it’s very hard to pick a favorite part of the week long trip. A definite highlight was the whole day we spent in Lucerne, Switzerland. We got to do so much in just one day, we learned about the history from our wonderful tour guide at some … Continue reading SPC Students take The Alps!
While on our study abroad trip to the Alps, one of our excursions took us to the beautiful city of Kufstein, which is a beautiful city located in the district of Tyrol, Austria. Our excursion was to visit the old fortress that rested on top of the mountain. During our trip up, we were able … Continue reading The Alps Study Abroad Student Experiences
Visiting salt mines, walking through cities, and taking trains up the mountains, my trip to the Alps was absolutely amazing. Due to it being my first time out of North America, I wasn’t sure what to expect. This trip and the memories I gathered will be with me for all of my life. This trip … Continue reading The Alps – My First Time out of North America
Receive in-state tuition while studying in Florida. The State of Florida Legislature established 11 International Linkage Institutes to develop stronger economic, cultural, educational and social ties between Florida and countries considered strategically important to the state (Florida state statute 288.8175). The Linkage Institutes’ Out-of-State Tuition Exemption program provides international students from eligible countries with the … Continue reading Florida Linkage Institutes
To celebrate Community College month, Sane Haidara, an international student who graduated from St. Petersburg College in the summer of 2016, joined SPC for an online webinar with Professor Jeffery Kronschnabl, his past instructor, Dr. Susan Demers, Public Policy and Legal Studies Dean, and Frank Jurkovic, International Programs Director to share his experience at SPC … Continue reading SPC Alum makes International Difference
They captured the Distinguished Delegation Award at NMUN NY’s virtual conference. This means that the team placed in the top 10% of all colleges and universities. We are very proud of our students for overcoming adversity and achieving this success! Thus, despite a difficult academic year for MUN due to the challenges of doing trainings … Continue reading SPC’s Model UN Team
This Thursday, Greece will commemorate 200 years of freedom after 400 years of Turkish and Ottoman Empire rule since the Greek Revolution of 1821. “On March 25, our Greek American community in Tarpon Springs and Greeks all over the world will be celebrating Greek Independence Day and the 200th Anniversary of when Greece regained its … Continue reading Greece celebrates 200 years of Independence
The Lady Titan softball team had the opportunity to play the Mexican National team on Saturday March 6th. Mexico is currently training for the Tokyo Olympics ( now scheduled for Summer 2021) and is in town to play the USA National Team. The Mexican team is made up of some of softball’s best stars- Amanda Sanchez … Continue reading SPC Softball Team Scrimmages Mexico’s Olympic Squad
International education week is a week where we celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Although this year’s SPC’s International Education Week was celebrated a little differently, hundreds of students, staff, and faculty participated in a variety of virtual activities. During the week of November 16, 2020, The Center for International Programs provided some great … Continue reading International Education Week expands SPC’s world view
The Center for International Programs invites faculty, staff, and students to will be celebrating International Education Week November 16–20. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. All the events will be … Continue reading International Education Week begins Nov. 16 , 2020