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!
This was my first study abroad trip, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Since I’m an online student, I didn’t know anyone else going on this trip. That made me feel a little nervous. When we got to Costa Rica, there was definitely some culture shock. I’ve never been to another country where … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: I’m so glad I was able to be a part of it!
The time I spent in Costa Rica was so significant and breathtaking that I will never forget it. Before even the study abroad officially started, I am so incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to explore the capital of San José. It allowed me to find a lot of real local wonders like local … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: Significant and Breathtaking
Costa Rica, a country rich in history, tradition, and scenery. Never could I have imagined all the fun new experiences and learning I would do on this trip. The first few days in San Jose, we toured the city and visited local attractions such as Doka Coffee plantation, where we learned how the coffee bean … Continue reading SPC Vet Tech: Never could I have imagined…
Costa Rica was such an amazing country to visit either as a tourist or as a student. We had an an opportunity to work with a variety of species including, sloths, spider monkeys, capuchins, marmosets, squirrel monkeys, kinkajous, scarlet macaws, blue and gold macaws, hybrid macaws, amazons, turtles, ocelots, lesser horned owls, speckled owls, white … Continue reading SPC Study Abroad: Pura Vida!
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
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
If you plan on heading to Japan through SPC’s study abroad, then this will be for you. After getting the chance to explore several beautiful cities of Japan with SPC’s group, I can assure you that I would do it again. It was honestly really refreshing to be able to go to Japan and meet … Continue reading SPC Japan: I would do it again!