Category: SPC Study Abroad Week

Study Abroad Week at St. Petersburg College is an opportunity to share with students, faculty and staff about the benefits of travelling abroad and learning about different cultures.

Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

Journey to Central and South America- Tarpon Springs Campus – 11am-1pm, BB Building (Workforce Hub). Join us as we explore Latin American culture through tasting food and listening to music. Virtual tours will be available.

SPC Study Abroad: A Life-Changing Experience! 5pm, ONLINE. Hear current SPC students share how participating in a Study Abroad Program has changed their life. Zoom Link to login

Tour museums around the world online!

The Louvre Museum website in France focuses on themed exhibits and not full galleries. You can explore many exhibitions through the tours.

The Pergamon Museum in Germany will be closed for next few years—making this virtual tour all the more valuable.

The Uffizi Gallery in Italy showcases the art collection amassed by the wealthy Medici family. Tour the online exhibits paintings that allow to zoom in on their various elements.

Tour the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art where they inspire conversations about the beauty, power, and diversity of African arts and cultures worldwide.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

International Coffee Hour – Clearwater Campus, 9-11am, LA190 – International Lounge. Travel the world and earn college credits!

Global Perspectives on Health and Social Care Discussion, 12pm, ONLINE. Topic: Holistic Approaches in Health and Social Care and Dental –(Multiple International Speakers and colleges participating around the world live) REGISTER HERE

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

International Coffee Hour – Clearwater Campus, 9-11am, LA190 – International Lounge. Travel the world and earn college credits! The Study Abroad Office will be there to answer any questions and discuss upcoming abroad programs.

Global Perspectives on Health and Social Care Discussion, 12pm, ONLINE. Topic: Dying with Dignity – (Multiple International Speakers and colleges participating around the world live) REGISTER HERE

Journey to Europe! Clearwater Campus – 1-3pm, LA 190 – International Lounge. Visit Europe through virtual tours, sample desserts and enjoy music!

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

Journey to Asia – St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, 1-2:30pm, SU Building , 3rd floor, room 332 – International Programs Office. Visit Asia through virtual tours and experience sushi and music!

Living and Teaching Abroad, 12pm, ONLINE. – Hear from an SPC Professor that is spending her Fall Semester teaching in Slovakia. REGISTER HERE

SPC, the city of Tarpon Springs, and the Sister Cities makes an impact on students

May 23, 2024Featured, Greece, Greece 2024, Greece Virtual Study Abroad, News, SPC Study Abroad Week, TravelFrank Jurkovic

SPC Professor Basil Moutsatsos, led 9 students abroad in Greece for two weeks this summer. The program had been in the planning stages for years with the SPC Tarpon Spring Campus Provost, Dr. Rodrigo Davis, the city of Tarpon Springs, and the SPC International Programs Office. It highlighted the connection that is kept alive by the … Continue reading SPC, the city of Tarpon Springs, and the Sister Cities makes an impact on students →

Namibia, an Amazing Place

January 10, 2024Namibia 2023 (Vet Tech), SPC Study Abroad Week, Study Abroad in South Africa, Travel, Zimbabwe (Vet Tech)Frank Jurkovic

One of the amazing things that we were able to do while we were at the N/a’an kuse reservation was help with the enrichment of the animals that were not able to be released back into the wild. Some of the ways that this was done were by taking them on walks and letting them … Continue reading Namibia, an Amazing Place →

Namibia Changed my Life

January 10, 2024Featured, Namibia 2023 (Vet Tech), SPC Study Abroad Week, Study Abroad, Study Abroad in South Africa, Travel, Zimbabwe (Vet Tech)Frank Jurkovic

As each day unfolded at the sanctuary, I had the privilege of witnessing the unique symphony of lives, from walking alongside cheetahs to being immersed in our surroundings as we drove between rhinos and feeding baby baboons. What made these interactions even more profound was knowing the stories behind each creature – many orphaned, injured, … Continue reading Namibia Changed my Life →

International Education Week expands SPC’s world view

December 4, 2020SPC Study Abroad Week, Travelamado.juan@spcollege.edu

International education week is a week where we celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Although this year’s SPC’s International Education Week was celebrated a little differently, hundreds of students, staff, and faculty participated in a variety of virtual activities. During the week of November 16, 2020, The Center for International Programs provided some great … Continue reading International Education Week expands SPC’s world view →

Sane Haidara, SPC Alum in Timbuktu chats with SPC student club

October 20, 2020Intensive English Program, International Students, International Students Events, News, SPC Study Abroad Week, Success Stories, TravelFrank Jurkovic

Written by: Vy Pham and Elena Rami The Multicultural International Club (MIC) based at the SPC Clearwater campus enables international and American students from different backgrounds to make new friends and share their cultures. It is a great way to make connections and learn about different countries and cultures, including traditions, food, education, values, beliefs, … Continue reading Sane Haidara, SPC Alum in Timbuktu chats with SPC student club →

SPC Connects with Northern Ireland

September 30, 2020Ireland, Northern Ireland Virtual Study Abroad, Northern Ireland Virtual Study Abroad Program, SPC Study Abroad Week, TravelFrank Jurkovic

St. Petersburg College is teaming with Ireland’s North West Regional College for Global Perspectives on Health and Social Care: Collaborative Discussions.

SPC hosts International Education Week!

November 19, 2014Events, News, SPC Study Abroad WeekInternational EventsEdina Kurtovic

International Education Week is upon us! Come join us out on our SPC campuses to celebrate on November 20th, 2014! All events are free! St. Petersburg/Gibbs (International Food Festival Celebration): 12:00pm-2:00pm Quad St. Petersburg/Gibbs (International Film Festival): 6:30pm in the Quad Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean – music, food and film from Haiti, When … Continue reading SPC hosts International Education Week! →