Reflecting on my journey, I never imagined that studying abroad would be a possibility for me. As a child, the idea seemed unattainable, and it never crossed my mind as an option. However, during a summer class at SPC, there was a presentation on study abroad programs that piqued my interest. Although I initially dismissed … Continue reading Study Abroad in Morocco – An Opportunity of a Lifetime
In the beginning the trip we traveled all around Lisbon, or Lisboa as the Portuguese say it. We saw the beautiful Santa Maria Maior and the Praca do Comercio. My favorite food was a pastry called pasteis de nata. It is made of egg custard and is the sweetest, most filling pastry I’ve ever had. … Continue reading SPC Spain & Portugal: It was a delicious trip!
My study abroad experience was like nothing I have ever done before. It was truly a time filled with stories that I will tell for the rest of my life. My favorite place that we visited was Lisbon, Portugal. If I could choose any of the places to return to, that would definitely be first … Continue reading SPC Study Abroad: Truly a time filled with stories that I will tell for the rest of my life!
My name is Anya, and I’ve lived my teenage years inside my comfort zone– going through the daily motions of school, work, and going out. Every day, I would postpone my “dream planning” for tomorrow (which really means never). I operated assuming that tomorrow was guaranteed to be there, and I ignored the passage of … Continue reading SPC Spain and Portugal: Live-in-the-Moment!
My name is Mackenzie and I just attended the spring break trip to Spain with SPC! My blog post is below… “ Spain! What a trip! This was such an amazing experience, not only for the sights and sounds but for the friends I made along the way! This study abroad experience was not like … Continue reading SPC Spain and Portugal (High School) Abroad: What a trip!
My trip to Spain and Portugal was one of the best experiences I have ever had. After previously attending the Italy trip the year prior, I was eager to attend the trip this year. I had high expectations after such a phenomenal Italy trip, and this trip blew those expectations out of the water. From … Continue reading SPC Spain and Portugal was one of the best experiences I have ever had!
During my time studying abroad in Spain and Portugal, I was able to take note of a few cultural changes that highlighted the underlying beliefs of these countries. For example, both incorporated Catholicism much more strongly in their holidays and daily life, with ancient churches and cathedrals still being used for congregations even today. However, … Continue reading SPC Study Abroad: There is nothing like being immersed in a foreign country!
One of the main reasons why I applied to the St. Peterburg College dental hygiene program was because it was the only program at least in Florida that offered a study-abroad volunteering experience for their students. However, I was questioning applying near the deadline since school was very hectic and I work a part-time job, … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: Knowledge, teamwork, amazing memories, and satisfaction!
My name is Jessica I’m a second-year dental hygiene student who went on the SPC study abroad trip to the Bahamas. Our mission was to strengthen our clinical skills while providing dental treatment to those in need. Most of the people we treated had never had a dental cleaning or been to a dentist. The … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: I loved every minute of the experience!
I am grateful to SPC for providing such a wonderful opportunity for students to participate in a study abroad program. Since I started my studies at SPC, I have had numerous chances to be part of something truly meaningful. I had the incredible opportunity to take part in the SPC study abroad program, where I … Continue reading SPC Bahamas: A chance to be part of something truly meaningful.