Category: News

Interested in Austria? Salzburg College Comes to St Petersburg/Gibbs Campus February 11!

February 10, 2015Events, News, Student Resources, Tips & OpportunitiesInternational Events, Tips & OpportunitiesEdina Kurtovic

Drop by the SS Lobby at the SP/Gibbs Campus on Wednesday, February 11 and chat with a representative from Salzburg College in Austria! Find out more about wonderful Study Abroad opportunities offered through Salzburg College and how YOU can get involved. Event Information: Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Time: 10:00-4:00 PM Location: SP/Gibbs campus SS … Continue reading Interested in Austria? Salzburg College Comes to St Petersburg/Gibbs Campus February 11! →

Study Abroad 101 Meeting on Monday, February 9!

February 6, 2015Events, News, Student Resources, Study Abroad, Tips & Opportunities, TravelEvents/News, International Events, International Travel, Student Resources, study abroad, Tips & OpportunitiesMary Lancaster

Get the scoop on a great SPC Study Abroad program for 2014-2015 – join us for the Costa Rica Spanish Language program meeting! Study Abroad Costa Rica Spanish Language 101: When: Monday, February 9, 2015 at 5:00pm Where: Clearwater Campus – ES 314 Why: Meet the professor and the students that will be studying abroad! Make … Continue reading Study Abroad 101 Meeting on Monday, February 9! →

Global Engagement Institute: Ebola in 2015

February 5, 2015NewsInternational NewsEdina Kurtovic

Every year has its share of significant world events. 2014 is no exception! From the rise of several crises worldwide to life-threatening incidents here and there, the past year left a number of ordeals that humanity has to address. Ebola is just one of those urgent matters that hopefully 2015 will be the year in … Continue reading Global Engagement Institute: Ebola in 2015 →

“A New Look at the Old World” Conference

February 4, 2015Events, NewsInternational EventsEdina Kurtovic

Daytona State College is hosting a conference called “A New Look at the Old World” on Feb. 6, 2015! The conference will consist of sessions that include: – The Value of Languages and Intercultural Competence in the Global Workplace. – Elephant in the Classroom: New Perspectives on Teaching Islam and Europe – All that Jazz: … Continue reading “A New Look at the Old World” Conference →

Workshops- Leading Candidates to US Citizenship

February 2, 2015Events, International Students Events, News, Tips & OpportunitiesInternational Events, Tips & OpportunitiesEdina Kurtovic

Group workshops in American history & government to prepare for the United States Citizenship Exam. All welcome and free of charge. The intent of the course is to help those seeking citizenship, but all students and members of the community are welcome. The workshops include brief lectures by professors (5 minutes) and one on one reviews with … Continue reading Workshops- Leading Candidates to US Citizenship →

Etched in Sand Author Engages with SPC Clearwater Students

January 29, 2015Faculty Resources, International Students Events, News, Student Resources, Tips & OpportunitiesEvents/News, Faculty Resources, International Students, Student Resources, tips and opportunitiesMary Lancaster

St Petersburg College chose Regina Calcaterra’s Etched in Sand as the feature for 2015’s One Book/One College activities. On January 28, SPC’s Clearwater Campus was privileged to host the author and provide an opportunity for readers to engage with her and her story directly. Over 50 students and faculty attended the event, taking advantage … Continue reading Etched in Sand Author Engages with SPC Clearwater Students →

Study Abroad and Earn College Credit!

January 29, 2015Events, NewsInternational EventsEdina Kurtovic

Spring Study Abroad Fair 2015 Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, 6-8pm SPC’s Clearwater Campus: 2465 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33765 Room: ES 104 Free pizza will be served! Join us for the Study Abroad Fair at St. Petersburg College! Explore different Study Abroad options . . . and learn how you can earn college credit while traveling … Continue reading Study Abroad and Earn College Credit! →

The White House Focuses on Study Abroad!

January 16, 2015NewsInternational NewsEdina Kurtovic

The White House and its staff has been focusing on a goal to raise awareness of the benefits of cross-cultural education and cultural exchange through study abroad. This goal will boost international student mobility across borders and will broaden students’ visions about the world. As an important driver of public opinion, the media have the … Continue reading The White House Focuses on Study Abroad! →

SPC’s first International Internship culminates with job offer for student!

January 15, 2015Internships, NewsInternshipsAnna Faiola

Dominic Gianfrancesco, a Spring 2014 SPC graduate, is the first student to participate in SPC’s newly established international internship! Gianfrancesco interned as a business analyst for Tech Data in San Jose, Costa Rica for six weeks in November/December 2014. “Tech Data is appreciative of the opportunity to partner with St. Petersburg College in support of … Continue reading SPC’s first International Internship culminates with job offer for student! →

New International Student Orientation

January 8, 2015International Students Events, NewsInternational StudentsEdina Kurtovic

On January 6 & 8, 2015, the Center for International Programs welcomed 25 new students for New International Student Orientation. These students hail from 11 different countries (Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Kuwait, Laos, Philippines, Scotland, Senegal, Venezuela, and Vietnam). Pictured are new and current students from the Clearwater Campus. Students met with Peer Mentors and … Continue reading New International Student Orientation →