The first day we arrived in Rome, out coordinators Brenda brought us to a little café owned by a very enthusiastic Italian man. That day, and every other day we came in we were greeted with long ayyyy’s and hello friends of Brenda. Unsure of how the entire process worked, I eyed out a sandwich … Continue reading Enjoying the food and espresso in Italy on my SPC Study Abroad program
My favorite architectural piece in Rome is St. Peter’s Basilica. The building itself was initially a pagan temple, then St. Peter decided to make it into a place for Christianity. He had Michael Angelo work on the decisions for the church, but he was too old to see it built. It took generations to complete, … Continue reading Exploring the Architecture of Italy
From a Returning Study Abroad Student In the past, I would never have imagined I’d visit Italy nor travel outside my state of Florida over a year ago, and if you were to have told me when studying on that trip that I’d be returning with St. Petersburg College once more, I’d have thought you were … Continue reading To Rome and Back Again: A Returning Study Abroad Student
My favorite work of art was the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, even though I could not get a picture of it. The ceiling was originally blue and covered with gold stars but in 1508, Pope Julius II hired Michelangelo to repaint the ceiling. When Pope Julius II asked Michelangelo to repaint it, he was … Continue reading My favorite Work of Art from Italy: The Sistine Chapel
Today was interesting. In the morning, we performed our Model UN assignment. There were nine countries to choose from, and I ended up with Saudi Arabia. In my resolution, I decided to get the members to agree with me that my request to launch more oil drillings, and to sell oil for lower prices everywhere. … Continue reading Updates From Italy While On My SPC Study Abroad Program
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