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
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
“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
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
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
Water preservation lessons and scorpion hunting in the Negev Desert during study abroad in Israel. – Jennah Cohen, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 On the second day of our study abroad trip to Israel, several students and I woke up at 5:30 am to watch the sunrise on top of the Ramon Crater. On our … Continue reading SPC student greets the dawn at the Ramon Crater in Israel
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
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
Apply by December 9, 2019 Study Abroad with SPC in Japan! Join lead faculty Michael T. Jahosky to learn about Japanese history and the unique Japanese worldview, customs, practices, religion, philosophy, sacred spaces (visual arts/architecture), literature, and the performing arts. Students will compare these cultural beliefs and practices with the Western (inherited Greco-Roman, Judeo-Christian) worldview … Continue reading Explore the humanities with study abroad in Japan – June 2020!
Sunrise and a mountain in the Negev Desert, and nurturing endangered animals during study abroad in Israel. – Ben Culbreth, SPC Student, Israel Program, May 2019 The early bird catches the worm. Waking up at 5:30 am was a struggle but surely also a reward. Watching the sun creep up over the cliff’s edge was truly … Continue reading SPC student records triple digit temps at Mt. Negev in Israel