My study abroad trip to Austria and Switzerland was amazing and once in a lifetime! My favorite parts of the trip were Salzburg and Vienna in Austria and Lucerne in Switzerland. It was great learning about the difference in culture between America and Europe, and to learn the history and conflict between these European nations. … Continue reading The Alps: A Once in a Lifetime Trip
Every time I go to Europe, I fall more and more in love with it. Everything about it is amazing to me, from the beautiful architecture to the kind and fashionably aware people to the amazing food. To say that Europe is vastly different from America would be an understatement. I remember this one day … Continue reading Fall in love with the Alps Abroad
The world is not so small after all. I never imagined the amount of beauty that I saw when I went abroad this past March. Travelling for me was more than just the exploration of the countries, it was an exploration of myself, meaning that I got to learn what lit my soul and passions … Continue reading SPC students relive the beauty of the Alps
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