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Submit an International Photo for a chance to win an iPad!

Enter the annual International Photo Contest! SPC will once again sponsor the annual International Photo Contest Open to all current SPC students, faculty, and staff Winners will be announced during International Education Week in November 2015 How to enter: Submit up to two photos you took while traveling outside the U.S. (Alaska, Hawaii and US … Continue reading Submit an International Photo for a chance to win an iPad!

2015 Global Citizen Festival – #GlobalGoals

Spread the word about the 2015 Global Citizen Festival, taking place on September 26th in New York City’s Central Park. The main object? Strengthening the movement to end poverty. Guiding this movement are Global Goals set by the UN General Assembly in New York (with world leaders from 193 countries): End extreme poverty by 2030 … Continue reading 2015 Global Citizen Festival – #GlobalGoals

Tarpon Springs International Programs is now in DE 442B!

The International Programs Tarpon Springs Campus office has moved to DE 442B. Come by and visit us at our Open House! When: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Time: 10am-4pm Also come and enjoy the Hispanic Heritage Celebration, hosted by the Latinos United Club and Student Life and Leadership. The event, from 12:30pm-1:45pm in the AG Courtyard, … Continue reading Tarpon Springs International Programs is now in DE 442B!

International Day of Peace Coffee Hour Sept. 21 at St Pete/Gibbs!

The Center for International Programs is hosting a special edition International Coffee Hour on Monday, September 21! Join us for coffee, tea, and snacks while celebrating the International Day of Peace: Sign the Peace Pledge Learn how to fold origami cranes Find out why paper cranes became a symbol of peace     Event Details … Continue reading International Day of Peace Coffee Hour Sept. 21 at St Pete/Gibbs!

Spanish Royals Visit St. Augustine September 2015

On September 4-8, the king and queen of Spain will visit St. Augustine as part of the city’s 450th anniversary commemoration. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are expected to visit several of St. Augustine’s historic sites. St. Augustine will celebrate its 450th anniversary on September 8, 2015. The mission of the event is to … Continue reading Spanish Royals Visit St. Augustine September 2015

Attend the Study Abroad Fair September 8!

Bring your questions to the SPC Study Abroad Fair on September 8, on Clearwater campus, ES 104! You’ll have a chance to:   Explore different Study Abroad options . . . and learn how you can earn college credit while traveling the world! Meet SPC Study Abroad faculty and learn about what courses are available … Continue reading Attend the Study Abroad Fair September 8!

Getting to Know SPC: New International Student Orientation at Clearwater

Every semester, International Programs buzzes with activity as new international students start their journey at SPC. On Thursday, August 13, Clearwater campus had its international student orientation for the Fall term, providing 12 students from 10 countries information that will be vital to their success at SPC. Angela Cole, the International Student Representative of the … Continue reading Getting to Know SPC: New International Student Orientation at Clearwater

Study Abroad and Earn College Credit!

Join us at the Fall 2015 Study Abroad Fair at St. Petersburg College! When: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 12:00-2:00pm Where: SPC’s Clearwater Campus: 2465 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33765 Room: ES 104 What: Explore different Study Abroad options . . . and learn how you can earn college credit while traveling the world! Meet SPC … Continue reading Study Abroad and Earn College Credit!

For a More Creative Brain, Travel!

The Atlantic shares insights on how international experiences can open the mind to new ways of thinking. New sounds, smells, language, tastes, sensations, and sights spark different synapses in the brain, and can stimulate your creativity. To learn more about famous brains that got brainier while living abroad, and how YOU can do the same, … Continue reading For a More Creative Brain, Travel!