Celebrate Nelson Mandela Day! When? Monday, July 18, 2016 Where? College-wide opportunities What? Learn about Mandela by watching video streams on campus monitors Mandela Learning Module in MyCourses Enter to win $200 study abroad deposit waiver for South Africa study abroad 2017 Volunteer in the community and share your story What is Nelson Mandela International … Continue reading SPC celebrates Nelson Mandela Day
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!
We congratulate Mary Walsh (left) and Marsha Nelson (right), the first SPC students who have successfully completed all requirements for the inaugural Global Citizen Program. They both graduated on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Mary Walsh graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. During her GCP she participated in SPC’s Bonaire Study Abroad program where she was … Continue reading SPC’s Global Citizen Program takes off!
Are you a global citizen? One of the main character traits that employers are looking for in job applicants are intercultural skills and an understanding of societies and cultures outside of the U.S. The Global Citizen Pathway (GCP) at SPC is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a competent global citizen who … Continue reading SPC students present their Global Citizen capstone papers
On April 22, 2016 SPC’s Center for International Programs (CIP) hosted a Study Abroad Collaborative Session on the Clearwater Campus. The session began with CIP sharing the changes and improvements that were implemented in response to last semester’s “Creative Conversations.” Some notable changes sparked by those sessions occurred in the areas of marketing, funding and … Continue reading Study Abroad Collaborative Session
Many thanks to the students who joined our inaugural International Programs Student Focus Group! Study Abroad and International students gave valuable input on the future shape of international programming at SPC. Dedicated participants even joined via phone conference to make sure their voices were heard! Director Ramona Kirsch introduced attendees to new initiatives and opportunities like … Continue reading International Programs Student Focus Group Speaks Up
WHAT TO DONATE: Diapers Feminine sanitary products Water Gauzes/first aid kit Insect Repellent Rubbing Alcohol Cotton pads Toilet paper ALL ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Thursday April 21, 2016 until 5:00PM WHERE TO DONATE: SPC Clearwater Campus, AD 152 International Office SPONSORED BY: The International Club, Clearwater Campus Ecuador Social Club, Tampa Ecuadorian Consulate, … Continue reading ECUADOR – Earthquake Relief #LETSHELP
SAVE THE DATE!! Thursday, June 2, 2016 12 noon – 4:00 pm Second Annual International Symposium Clearwater campus, ES 104 Presented by CETL and Center for International Programs Come and learn about new International Program initiatives including the following: Faculty involved in Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) with institutions abroad The new Global Citizen Pathway … Continue reading Second Annual International Symposium
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
Student Focus Group Details Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Time: 12:00-1:30 PM Locations: SP/Gibbs AD 180 OR Virtually We want your thoughts on: On-campus/local international events Ideas for study abroad programs Communication about opportunities: scholarships, events, and more! Click here to RSVP by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, April 12. Pizza provided at the SP/Gibbs AD … Continue reading International Programs needs YOUR input!