Category: Study Abroad

Explore literature and culture in New Zealand – May 2020!

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Apply by January 17, 2020 Study Abroad with SPC in New Zealand! Students will have the opportunity to expand their worldview by participating in a two-week immersion program of international curricula designed with an emphasis on New Zealand Culture, History, Anthropology, and Literature. Students will  learn first-hand from its leaders about the history and culture … Continue reading Explore literature and culture in New Zealand – May 2020! →

SPC student adopts local social customs while studying in Spain

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Surrounded by history and architecture, and immersed in culture and language, there is much to absorb during study abroad in Spain. – Jessica DeLaRosa-Zimring, SPC Student, Spain Program, June 2019 My experience in Salamanca, Spain has been like no other. I am very impressed with the history and architecture of this beautiful city. The people … Continue reading SPC student adopts local social customs while studying in Spain →

SPC student explores science and spirituality in Israel

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Experiencing the history and natural beauty of the “Holy Land” during study abroad in Israel. – Chikara Parks, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 Israel! Let me start off by saying, it was everything that I expected and more. For me, the experience went deeper than the Biology class. It was spiritual. I remember arriving at … Continue reading SPC student explores science and spirituality in Israel →

SPC student builds confidence ‘living like a local’ in Portugal

Portugal, Portugal 2019, Study Abroad

Examining comparative law and learning from local and international dignitaries during study abroad in Portugal. – Hayley Millsaps, SPC Student, Portugal Program, June 2019 Portugal was such an incredible experience and one I will remember for the rest of my life. I already loved to travel, but being able to live like a local in a … Continue reading SPC student builds confidence ‘living like a local’ in Portugal →

SPC student gains language skills and international friendships in France

France 2019, Study Abroad

“You never really know what something is like until you experience it for yourself” …during study abroad in France. – Katherine Knippel, SPC Student, France Program, June 2019 This summer, I had one of the most culturally enlightening and fascinatingly edifying experiences of my entire life. To put it simply: I participated in an amazing study … Continue reading SPC student gains language skills and international friendships in France →

SPC student visits ancient Jerusalem and a memorial to the Holocaust in Israel

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Trekking through Hezekiah’s Tunnel in the City of David and encountering The World Holocaust Remembrance Center during study abroad in Israel. – Gloria Tesch, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 As the week slowly ends, we all embrace the last day. All of us have now become an inseparable family of friends who remember great times … Continue reading SPC student visits ancient Jerusalem and a memorial to the Holocaust in Israel →

SPC student challenges her comfort zone with study abroad in Spain

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A helpful host family eases the transition to Spanish language learning and new cultural awareness during study abroad in Spain. – Jackelyn Ayala-Otero, SPC Student, Spain Program, June 2019 Studying abroad was an amazing opportunity to say the least. Spending time in a country that is culturally different allows for experiences I never imagined. Spain … Continue reading SPC student challenges her comfort zone with study abroad in Spain →

SPC student explores his goal of one day teaching English in Japan

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Meeting cool people, eating authentic ramen, and exploring Tokyo neighborhoods fuel future dreams during study abroad in Japan. – Brandon Fletcher, SPC Student, Japan Program, May 2019 I’m here to speak a little regarding my experience with the Japan study abroad program, along with how impactful it has been for me. First, I must thank … Continue reading SPC student explores his goal of one day teaching English in Japan →

SPC student gets an European view on U.S. politics in Ireland

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Historic landmarks, making new friends, and comparing ideas and opinions during study abroad in Ireland. – Antoinette Barnes, SPC Student, Ireland Program, May 2019 Traveling to Ireland was incredible. I got to see new things, try new dishes and meet lots of great new people. My favorite part of the trip was making friends from all … Continue reading SPC student gets an European view on U.S. politics in Ireland →