Advance research on Japanese culture, etiquette, and custom helps add dimension to the study abroad experience in Japan. – Patrick Cochran, SPC Student, Japan Program, May 2019 Before going to Japan for my study abroad program with SPC, I did a lot of research about Japanese culture and the country overall. Since this was going … Continue reading SPC student encounters Tokyo, Mt. Fuji on first trip abroad in Japan
Rainbow parrot fish and many other natural and cultural marvels on this study abroad trip to Israel. – Alexanderia Brandenburg, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 The study abroad trip to Israel was a once in a lifetime experience. I have never traveled outside of the country before, and what better way to do that than … Continue reading SPC student explores Israel’s biodiversity along the Red Sea shoreline
Testing salinity in the Dead Sea, hiking to waterfalls, and hunting for scorpions while studying abroad in Israel. – Liel Zoran, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 Today we woke up pretty early in the morning, around 6:30 AM, because we had to get on the road–we had a long drive north to the Dead Sea. … Continue reading SPC Biology study abroad program dips into Israel’s Dead Sea
Curious sea turtles, cuddly koalas, and other “life-changing” experiences during study abroad in Australia. – Kylie Edmundson, SPC Student, Australia Vet Tech, December 2018 To say that our Study Abroad trip to Australia was life-changing would be an understatement. This trip was the greatest experience of my academic career, and one of the most memorable of … Continue reading SPC student encounters wildlife up close in Australia
Architectural and cultural splendors contrast with the bustling realities of the street during study abroad in India. – Lanz Lendof, SPC Student, India Program, May 2019 India is a life-changing experience! Truly a spiritual country with amazing architecture. I was lucky enough to visit this humble, beautiful country this summer and spend every waking day visiting … Continue reading SPC student challenged and delighted in India
An encounter with a survivor of “The Troubles” makes a big impact on students during study abroad in Ireland. – Alex Stewart, SPC Student, Ireland Program, May 2019 I’ve always loved learning about people and observing how a culture can shape someone’s worldview. With the help of a Study Abroad scholarship, I was able to go … Continue reading SPC student explores Irish culture and worldview in Ireland
Elders sweeping the streets, personal hand towels, and broad public recycling observed during study abroad in Japan. – Rosemary King, SPC Student, Japan Program, May 2019 Visiting Tokyo, Japan was a dream come true. I was a little hesitant because of the cost, but with the help of a scholarship from the SPC Foundation, my dream … Continue reading SPC student discovers efficiency and cleanliness in Japan
Apply by December 9, 2019 Join lead faculty Scott Cooper and discover the culturally vibrant city of London–from the bustling streets of Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square to Millennium Bridge and the Tower of London. Complement your experience with visits to historic sites like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, and trips to Cambridge, and … Continue reading Experience theater with study abroad in England – May 2020!
Apply by February 1, 2021* Join lead faculty Tim Wolter to learn about the influence of Rome on the development of Western art, architecture, and ideas. Students will encounter Rome’s heroic past, the growth of the empire, the pervasive influence of the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages, and the blending of Christian themes … Continue reading Explore the humanities with study abroad in Italy – May 2021!
SPC student, Lexi Larkin, poetically shares her experience in Spain with St. Petersburg College after receiving a study abroad scholarship: “My head is flooded with the memories that will inspire me throughout my life. Nothing compares to the fear and allure of traveling.” The castle’s stone walls were cold to the touch but, her heart … Continue reading SPC student poetically shares her experience in Salamanca, Spain