As someone who loves to travel and explore new places, I knew the SPC dental hygiene study abroad trip was something I wanted to do. The experience was everything I expected and more. It was one of those opportunities that helps you grow, not only as a clinician, but also as a person. We stayed … Continue reading The Experience that Filled my Heart and Strengthened my Passion
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!
SPC student, Maysam, recently received a Gilman Scholarship and shared her experience abroad with the SPC International Programs office. This is what she had to say. I studied abroad through St. Petersburg College, who gave me this fabulous chance, and as a Gilman scholar, with the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which provides merit-based … Continue reading SPC Student receives Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad in Costa Rica
Bonjour! This trip had truly been amazing!! The experience I have gained from this class and group are amazing. This was my third study abroad trip. Every time I go abroad with SPC I always come back with new friendships and experiences! We stayed in Paris, France for seven days and got to visit many … Continue reading SPC Paris: New friendships, experiences and degrees!
Paris! The city of love, and oh did I love it. This trip felt so magical, it felt like I was living in a Christmas Hallmark movie. Every single day I was just in awe by how beautiful not only by the country itself, but the art within it. My favorite places that we visited … Continue reading SPC Paris: I will never forget it!
My trip to Paris was an experience I will never forget. My whole life I have dreamed about traveling, I have always wanted to see the world and experience new cultures and this trip was the start of it all. I had never been out of the country before so when I read about this … Continue reading SPC Paris: I have dreamed about traveling!
I cannot properly explain how impactful the SPC study abroad trip to Paris was to me and my education. I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend a full week in France alongside a group of wonderful girls and a professor who was so passionate about our education and was excited to … Continue reading SPC Paris: I’m so grateful for the experience.
Traveling to France in December was my first international trip. This made the experience even more exciting and meaningful to me. Being in Paris felt unreal at times, especially seeing famous places like Notre Dame in person after only ever seeing them in pictures. Walking through the city, stopping into places like Shakespeare and Company, … Continue reading I am so happy to have had the opportunity to study abroad with SPC!
Spending a week in Paris in December was a truly wonderful experience made possible by the SPC scholarship. Walking through the city felt surreal as I finally saw famous landmarks and explored world-class museums in person. The combination of yellow lights, cozy cafes, and calm streets made every single day feel new and exciting. It … Continue reading A December in Paris
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.