Category: News

SPC Hosts International Education Week!

November 16, 2014Events, NewsInternational EventsEdina Kurtovic

International Education Week is upon us! Come join us out on our SPC campuses to celebrate on November 17th, 2014! All events are free! Tarpon Springs (International Food Festival Celebration): 11:30am-2:00pm AG Courtyard Seminole (International Food Festival Celebration): 11:30am-2:00pm UP Lobby Midtown (International Food Festival Celebration): 11:00am-1:00pm Learning Support Center Vet Tech (International Coffee and … Continue reading SPC Hosts International Education Week! →

Field Trip to Edgecomb Courthouse

November 10, 2014Events, Newsili, International EventsEdina Kurtovic

“On this trip, I put into practice all of the knowledge that I have gained in these months in the International Language Institute. At Edgecomb Courthouse, there are certain words that are not often heard in daily life, but they are important to have a good use of the language. I recognized the importance of … Continue reading Field Trip to Edgecomb Courthouse →

Week 1 of my Internship in Costa Rica

November 10, 2014Internships, NewsInternshipsDominic Gianfrancesco

At this point in time I am starting my second week here at Tech Data in San Jose, Costa Rica. This first week as been a whirlwind of new and exciting experiences. I have experienced two weekends and a full week of work. The culture… The culture here is very loud, friendly, and passionate. Everyone that … Continue reading Week 1 of my Internship in Costa Rica →

Enjoy the Beautiful Loy Krathong Festival in Tampa!

November 7, 2014Events, Go Glocal, International Students Events, News, Student Resources, Tips & OpportunitiesEvents/News, Glocal News, Go Glocal, International Events, International Students, Student Resources, Tips & OpportunitiesMary Lancaster

The Loy Krathong Festival is one of the most beautiful and popular festivals in Thailand. Visit Tampa’s Wat Mongkolratanaram and join the festivities! Event Information: Date: Saturday, November 8, 2014 Time: 7 p.m. until midnight Location: 5229-5449 Palm Road, Tampa, FL 33619 It’s celebrated on the day of the full moon in November. The central … Continue reading Enjoy the Beautiful Loy Krathong Festival in Tampa! →

Bulgarian Days of Culture: Exhibition of Art, Video, and Music at SP/G!

November 6, 2014Events, Faculty Resources, Go Glocal, International Students Events, News, Student Resources, Tips & OpportunitiesEvents/News, Faculty Resources, Glocal News, Go Glocal, International Events, International Students, Student Resources, Tips & OpportunitiesMary Lancaster

St Petersburg College St Petersburg/Gibbs Campus is Proud to Present: Bulgarian Days of Culture: Exhibition of Art, Video, and Music Join St Petersburg College as we celebrate Bulgarian culture with a special exhibition under the auspices of the Bulgarian Embassy. Delight in the sights and sounds of Bulgaria right here in beautiful St Petersburg! Location … Continue reading Bulgarian Days of Culture: Exhibition of Art, Video, and Music at SP/G! →

Get in Gear for International Education Week at SPC Downtown’s Japanese Art Demo and Exhibition!

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Masters of Japanese art in action! SPC Downtown Center and the Center for International Programs are proud to host two sessions of an amazing art demonstration on November 13, 2014. For more details, please click the photo below:

International Education on the rise?

November 5, 2014International Students Events, NewsInternational NewsEdina Kurtovic

International education has been a priority for multiple countries all around the world, including in Britain. According to a new study, the British Council “predicts that by 2024 Britain will add 83,000 international graduate students” to the over quarter million it hosted in 2013. Approximately 44 percent of the students are projected to be from … Continue reading International Education on the rise? →

Bulgarian Culture Days- Art Exhibit

November 4, 2014Events, NewsInternational EventsEdina Kurtovic

Starting on November 5, 2014, the Bulgarian Culture Days- Art Exhibit has been a huge success for SPC. The exhibit is dedicated to the Bulgarian sites on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the Slavonic alphabet, and to traditional Bulgarian and minorities festivities. The exhibit will be on display through December 19, 2014 at the Art … Continue reading Bulgarian Culture Days- Art Exhibit →

SPC International Film Series Celebrates International Education Week

November 3, 2014Events, NewsInternational EventsAnna Faiola

In celebration of International Education week, join us for a taste of the Caribbean! Come and watch: When the Drum is Beating Date: Thursday, November 20, 2014 Time: 6:30 PM Location: St Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, SS Lobby FREE admission, refreshments, music and art! When the Drum is Beating is a documentary that moves back and forth … Continue reading SPC International Film Series Celebrates International Education Week →

Starts Today! BLUE Ocean Film Festival in St Petersburg

November 3, 2014Events, Go Glocal, NewsEvents/News, Glocal News, Go Glocal, International EventsMary Lancaster

BLUE Ocean Film Festival is a groundbreaking 7-day experience bringing together the world’s finest collection of ocean films, along with acclaimed underwater photography exhibits. Event Information: Date: November 3–9, 2014 Location: Host Hotel – Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront – 333 1st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Admission: Tickets available for purchase. This Festival screens over 100 of the world’s ocean films in … Continue reading Starts Today! BLUE Ocean Film Festival in St Petersburg →