In the afternoons when it was really hot (which was most of the time!) we experience bathing the elephants. After we fed them and walked them the mahoots would guide the elephants out of the enclosure for a bath. We had a tub filled with water and dumped chunks of fruit into it. The elephants … Continue reading Bathing the Elephants in Thailand
Different volunteers are assigned to different elephants every day. Different elephants reside in four different areas (e.g. Centre, Midlands, Newlands, and Elephant Hospital). Elephant husbandry is hard work so we are usually split into several groups of a team leader and a few volunteers. Husbandry tasks for each area differ a little, and the schedule … Continue reading Learning about Elephants on the SPC Thailand Study Abroad Program
We took a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to embark on a sightseeing wildlife tour in this place called Kaeng Krachan National Park. According to the WFFT website, this place is the largest national park in Thailand, providing home to over 400 species of birds, 57 mammals, including elephants, and some fauna and flora. This huge size is … Continue reading Observing Wild Elephants in Kaeng Krachan National Park
Jarred up awake by an international jet landing firmly, I scoped the window and was greeted by the dark sky lightened up by the bright lights of Bangkok. I checked my digital watch, reading that it was around 2am. Instantly excited and nervous, I wondered how to navigate around in the airport and retrieve my … Continue reading Arriving in Bangkok for my SPC Study Abroad Program
An important job we did while volunteering for WFFT in Thailand is creating enrichments for the elephants who live there. Enrichments provide entertainment for the elephants and help them satisfy their need to forage for food as they would in the wild. We made a couple different types of enrichments. One was called a “chandelier” … Continue reading SPC Students Creating Enrichments for the Elephants in Thailand
While working with elephants in Thailand, the afternoon was a very enjoyful part of the day. During this time we would cut up fruit for the elephants when the tourist would come and we also made enrichment at this time as well. The Tourists ate lunch at the same time we did, when we were … Continue reading Working with Elephants in Thailand on the SPC Vet Tech Study Abroad program
During my Thailand Veterinary Technology study abroad program at WFFT I spent most of my time at the area called Newlands. At New lands there was 5 elephants See Puak, Nam Phon, Duen Phen, Som Boon and Khan Kluey. See Puak, Nam Phon, Duen Phen all were kept in the same enclosure and Som Boon … Continue reading Feeding Elephants on SPC’s Thailand Veterinary Technology study abroad program
This past May I Studied Abroad with SPC! I got to live out not just one of my dreams, but many, and it’s all thanks to the Study Abroad program at St. Petersburg College! Before you read on, if you are even considering studying abroad, I highly suggest it. You’ll learn so much, and have … Continue reading I Studied Abroad with SPC: A Student Review
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take part in an experience of a lifetime in London? To see your passion through a different lens? There are tons of ways to further your education on whatever it is you wish, and SPC makes it easier than ever! There is nothing greater than … Continue reading The experience of a lifetime in London, England!
What we did on our England Theater Study Abroad Program – We toured the city; we visited Buckingham Palace, walked down Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Baker Street, journeyed through Regent’s Park, and we climbed to the top of Tower Bridge. During our tour guides, we saw many things from famous movie locations like Diagon Alley to … Continue reading A review of the plays we saw on SPC’s England Theater Study Abroad Program