This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to spend two weeks abroad in Costa Rica. The focus of the trip was wildlife medicine and conservation, and I had the most amazing time! I have a B.S. in wildlife ecology and conservation that I earned before starting the vet tech program, so it was a dream … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: I will never forget!
Spending two weeks in Costa Rica was nothing short of life-changing. Each day brought a new adventure, hiking through national parks, relaxing at the hot springs near the Arenal volcano, visiting the stunning beach at Manuel Antonio, and watching the sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. Being surrounded by all these ecosystems deepened my understanding of … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: I left with new friends, unforgettable memories, and a clearer sense of purpose.
My experience in Spain was beautiful from start to finish. One of my favorite parts was all the hiking and walking. We were constantly climbing things that left us out of breath, but the views made it all worth it. I loved the exercise and how active the trip felt. Visiting places like Segovia and … Continue reading SPC Spain: Unforgettable!
Salamanca, Spain was an unforgettable experience filled with beauty, culture, and connection. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the stunning architecture—especially the cathedral that seemed to tell stories with every carving. Walking through the historic streets, I felt deeply immersed not only in the Spanish language but also in the rich history … Continue reading SPC Spain: Beauty, culture, and connection!
My time in Morocco is easily the most enchanting time of my life. I have done some traveling in Europe, but nothing could prepare me for the culture shock I experienced. When I say culture shock, I want to be clear, I mean in the best way possible. Everything was a new and magical experience, … Continue reading SPC Morocco: Leaning into Culture Shock
Traveling to Japan has always been something I dreamed of doing, SPC made my dreams turn into reality. When I applied to this program I was unsure if I would be accepted. When I received the email that I had been accepted I was over the moon! Something I had previously only ever thought about … Continue reading SPC Japan: It was life changing!
My study abroad trip to Morocco was an utterly unique experience. Having never left the United States before, it’d be hard to imagine that I could possibly visit such a beautifully ornate country and leave it not feeling changed as a person. While I like to think my experience only reinforced my love for travel … Continue reading SPC Morocco: Did not disappoint!
My name is Angela, and I studied abroad in Japan with SPC while taking the course “East-West Synthesis”. I visited several cities, including Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Hakone, and Osaka. My experience studying abroad can be described as nothing other than absolutely amazing. Not only because it was one of my dreams to visit Japan, but … Continue reading SPC Japan: The most unforgettable experience
If you plan on heading to Japan through SPC’s study abroad, then this will be for you. After getting the chance to explore several beautiful cities of Japan with SPC’s group, I can assure you that I would do it again. It was honestly really refreshing to be able to go to Japan and meet … Continue reading SPC Japan: I would do it again!
The main reason I decided to take the program was that I read the book Memoirs of a Geisha, a book steeped in Japanese tradition. In it, the protagonist talks about her life as a geisha and how she had to learn many things to become the most renowned geisha in Gion. One of them … Continue reading SPC Japan: The Matcha Tea Ceremony