During our time in Derry, we had the opportunity to visit North Coast Alpacas, a wonderful, family owned and operated alpaca and dairy farm. We were able to meet, feed, handle, and even go on a trail walk with the multiple alpacas! The owner and farmer of the property gave us a lot of useful … Continue reading SPC Ireland: I’m still in shock I got to be there!
Trinity college was a great experience as we were immersed in beautiful architecture filled with an interesting history. Trinity college is an open structed campus allowing tourist like us to tour the beautiful place that these students study in relentlessly to secure a solid future. While we were allowed to enter, back then Catholics were … Continue reading SPC Ireland (Vet Tech): The Great Experience
My visit to Northwest Regional College (NWRC) in Ireland was an eye-opening experience that showed me how similar veterinary nursing education can be across countries. While touring the campus and speaking with students, I noticed that their program closely mirrors the veterinary technology program at St. Petersburg College (SPC) in Florida. Both programs emphasize a … Continue reading SPC Ireland: An eye-opening experience!
Our trip started with a challenge when our flight to Charlotte, NC, was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Athens. After many hours of negotiating with the airport staff, Dr. Rojas got us an all-expense-paid hotel, food, and transportation voucher to accommodate us. Once fully rested, we ventured off to Athens, where … Continue reading SPC Greece: More than anticipated!
July 29th at 12:43 pm , I was out of a plane onto tarmac and staring out at the mountain lines and Mediterranean sea in Greece. From all the troubles of prior airport and traveling hiccups, I knew from stepping foot on that tarmac that there was a new beginning and adventure to be had.After … Continue reading SPC Greece: A new beginning and adventure to be had.
Let me start by saying that studying abroad was an experience that brought new friends, new memories, and new perspectives that will be with me for the rest of my life. I’m Kendyl, a business major from clearwater who had the opportunity to visit Athens, Greece for the 2025 summer session. I was nervous at … Continue reading SPC Greece: New country, culture, and collaboration!
Traveling abroad to Greece was an experience that blended breathtaking scenery with rich cultural immersion. From the moment I stepped off the plane, I was greeted by the vibrant views of Athens. It was more than just a journey—it was a dynamic consulting project that brought theory into real-world practice. Our team partnered with a … Continue reading SPC Greece: Great ideas, great people, and, of course, great food!
I’ve been fortunate to participate in several SPC study abroad programs — from the rainforests of Costa Rica to the vibrant markets of Morocco — and now to the historic capital of Athens, Greece. Each trip has been unique and enriching, but my time in Athens stood out for entirely different reasons than my past … Continue reading SPC Greece: It was a classroom, a challenge, and an unforgettable experience all in one.
This was my first time traveling out of the country and while I was excited, I also didn’t know what to expect. The trip had a rough start when we missed our connecting flight and had to stay overnight in a hotel, leaving 24 hours later than planned. While giving my family updates they told … Continue reading SPC Greece: I will be forever grateful for this experience.
This experience was both my first time leaving America and studying abroad. It was the most life changing, unique and challenging experience I have ever had while in college. When we first got to Athens, I was amazed by how Greek people communicate and how different the driving and traffic is compared to Florida. The … Continue reading SPC Greece: I will always cherish this study abroad.