Speaking the Language: When speaking the language in Spain, you might think that all Spanish is the same, and simply say that “Spanish is Spanish.” Not true. Spanish in Spain is different in every region, and quite different from the Spanish spoken in South America. If you are just beginning to learn how to speak … Continue reading The American Traveler’s Guide to Studying Abroad in Spain
Students studying abnormal psychology got a rare glimpse into the clinical settings of Ecuador that most graduate students, let alone undergraduate students, never get in the United States. We had the opportunity to visit Ancianato Buena Esperanza, which was an all male elder care facility in Quito. This facility was run by nuns purely supported … Continue reading Psychology in Ecuador
The 2016 SPC South Africa Study Abroad Program focused on interdisciplinary patient-centered health systems in South Africa. Although healthcare in South Africa may seem removed from our concerns at home in the United States, both countries face issues of uneven access, constrained resources, and a desire to improve efficiency. Three SPC students experienced this connection … Continue reading South Africa Reminds Us Why We Chose Healthcare
“You’ll need coffee shops and sunsets and road trips. You’ll need airplanes and passports, old songs and new songs, but people more than anything else. You will need other people and you will need to be that other person to someone else- a living, breathing, screaming invitation to believe in better things.” Special thank you … Continue reading Ecuador = Unforgettable!
Traveling to South Africa this past July I came across some of the most incredible experiences. I got the chance to see live animals such as baboons walking the streets or ostriches crossing the road. I got the opportunity to work with student doctors in clinics and also with younger children in poverty. It was truly … Continue reading Life Changing Opportunity -South Africa 2016
Want to earn college credits as you Study Abroad in Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and more? You may be eligible for a Study Abroad scholarship! For instructions, watch our “How to Apply for a Scholarship” (click here) video. Scholarship guidelines: You must be degree seeking and in good academic standing You must meet all … Continue reading Apply for a Study Abroad $cholarship NOW!
Hey Everybody! I know it’s been a while since I wrote my last post, but the last week of classes was really hectic and then I went and spent a few days in Ireland, which was great! So rather than just talking about what I did the last week like I had for all of … Continue reading Study Abroad: An experience that I will never forget!
My study abroad trip to Ecuador this past July was absolutely life changing. Not only was I able to learn an immense amount of information on the ecology of Ecuador, but the experiences I had there will forever be in my memory. The people I met, the places we visited, those who we helped, and … Continue reading Life Changing Moments in Ecuador