I moved to Florida a few years ago and worked in a restaurant with people from all over the world, from that moment I had an instant desire to travel. Life had always gotten in the way until I started St. Petersburg College and found out that they had a study abroad program. I checked … Continue reading Traveling Internationally Alone For The First Time With SPC!
Although I have heard stories about the amazing foods of Italy, it is completely different to experience the wonderful cuisine first hand. To begin, the first day we had arrived in Italy was also the day I tried my first espresso. Of course, I had been offered espresso plenty of times beforehand, but never being … Continue reading Exploring Pasta, Coffee, and the Other Tastes of Rome While On My Study Abroad Program
Food. We need it to survive, and it usually helps when it tastes good. I don’t think that you understand how good the food here is. I don’t think I’ve had a bad meal at all on this trip. Some of my favorites have been the sweet stuff. So many different pastas have been consumed, … Continue reading Enjoying Amazing Food On My SPC Italy Study Abroad Program
The beginning of spring semester 2017 I walked into my Spanish 1 class not knowing any proper Spanish prior to the course. As I opened the door and walked in, I was immediately greeted by woman with a kind, sweet voice, who introduced herself as Profesora Levin, instantly I felt relief in my decision to … Continue reading My SPC Study Abroad Program Summed Up In Four Words: NO SPAIN NO GAIN!
When I had the idea of going on a study abroad I went to the SPC homepage and immediately found the Spain program. I brought the idea up to my friends and family and, of course, none of them liked the fact that I would be gone for 3 weeks. I told them it was … Continue reading I’m Leaving My SPC Spain Study Abroad Program With New Friendships and Connections
The best cappuccino I’ve ever had in my entire life was in a small cafe across from our hotel. It was time for lunch on the third day of our trip to Rome, and the classes we had in the morning ended. My roommate, Max, and I had a lot to eat for breakfast that … Continue reading Exploring Rome and Florence on SPC’s Study Abroad Program for High School Students
Join SPC on the inaugural Animal Nutrition Study Abroad program to Ireland and Scotland. On this program you will not only gain an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the digestion of food animal species and livestock, you will also get to see how the nutritional needs are assessed by actually visiting laboratories, research … Continue reading Study Abroad in Ireland & Scotland with SPC and Learn About Animal Nutrition
My favorite piece of Roman architecture was the Colosseum. I have wanted to see it even before I knew I wanted to travel to Italy and I like it for multiple reasons. These reasons include how it was built, what the purpose of it was, and why there is parts missing from it. It measures … Continue reading My Favorite Roman Architecture: The Colosseum
Hello my name is Hailemelekot Brouk and I have attended the Study Abroad program that traveled to Salamanca. There are many unique things that occur in Salamanca that would not happen in Florida such as greeting someone kissing both of their cheeks, seeing the streets and sidewalks full of people walking, the dry but hot … Continue reading Exploring Salamanca, Segovia, & La Peña De Francia On My Spain Study Abroad Program
My sister took part in the study abroad program to Spain the year before, so I had the unique advantage of hearing about the program through her personal experience. I remember going to one their meetings and being so caught up with excitement that I wished I was going with them. For a year I … Continue reading Take Every Step “Despacito” The Past Is Gone And The Future Is Yet To Be Determined