Traveling throughout Costa Rica with the SPC Vet Tech group was an unforgettable experience that I will always cherish. The program did a fantastic job of balancing our two-week stay with hands-on volunteer work and excursions that fully immersed us in the local culture. Our travel from place to place was made seamless thanks to … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: My expectations for this trip were exceeded in every way.
Two weeks flew by in the breathtaking landscapes of Costa Rica—far too short a time to take in all its beauty and biodiversity. During my journey, I had the privilege of visiting four unique animal sanctuaries, each dedicated to protecting, preserving, and rehabilitating wildlife. In this post, I’ll share what I learned about the challenges … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: The Journey
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