My name is Trang. When I was a little girl I lived in a small town named Nha Trang where farming and fishing were the traditional works. The city is well known for its beaches and an ancient Cham temple tower founded sometime before 781. I always wondered what the world was like, and if … Continue reading International Student Story: Chào Bạn from Vietnam
2017-18 Core Fulbright Scholar Program Competition OPENED February 1 The Core U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program sends more than 800 U.S. faculty and professionals abroad each year. The Catalog of Awards will be available beginning February 1 at http://catalog.cies.org/. Any questions? Review the Fulbright Programs Summary Sheet or contact your Fulbright Campus Representative, Ramona Kirsch (kirsch.ramona@spcollege.edu).
The internship options through the U.S. Department of State for college students are now endless thanks to Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS). VSFS creates eInternship opportunities that allow U.S. students to work around the world remotely allowing them to continue attending their college classes in the U.S.! Some of the government agencies participating in this … Continue reading eInternship Opportunities for College Students
Share your ideas and be heard! United Nations Academic Impact and ELS Inc. launched the 3rd annual “Many Languages, One World” essay contest. College and university students are invited to write an essay on a UN-related theme in an official UN language other than their mother tongue or primary language of instruction. The goal of … Continue reading Many Languages, One World – Essay Contest
On January 7, the International Program held their Spring International Student Orientation to kick start students with their new beginning at SPC. Fifteen students from different countries such as India, Turkey, Vietnam and many more, participated at the orientation that provided essential information to ensure student success at SPC. Ramona Kirsch, direct of the Center for … Continue reading New Beginnings: New Student Orientation for International Students at CL
The Center for Civic Learning & Community Engagement (CCLE) is hosting the first annual MLK Day of Service to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s achievements and honor his memory through service to others. All SPC staff and students are invited! The event will take place on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 9 a.m. to noon … Continue reading Honor MLK’s Remarkable Accomplishments with SPC and Community
Save the date! You’re invited to the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs on February 17-19, 2016, hosted by USF St. Petersburg. The topic of healthcare can be complex and confusing. Join us at the 4th annual St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs for this timely and informative session. The panel of experts will lay … Continue reading Attend the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs
SPC’s Center for International Programs would like to give you an update on all the study abroad programs that still have spots open for the 2015/2016 academic year. Click on the country names below to learn more about each program: China Costa Rica (Business or Spanish) The Dominican Republic Ecuador Greece India Israel South Africa … Continue reading It’s not too late to study abroad and earn college credit while traveling the world!
On December 11, 2015, the SPC Clearwater campus International Club had the opportunity to visit and explore the ancient city of St. Augustine. During the trip to the city the students and the advisor visited the Castillo De San Marcos, the oldest wooden school in America and The Prince of Wales, where they had a little … Continue reading SPC International Club visits St. Augustine
My name is Domenica Flores; I was born and raised in Quito, Ecuador. Ecuador is a beautiful country located in South America between Colombia and Peru, it’s divided in 4 regions (Coast, Andes, Amazon and Galapagos island), and is one of the most bio-diverse countries around the world. It is famous for our beautiful roses, sweet chocolate, … Continue reading International Student Story: Hola from Ecuador