Soon a group of SPC students will be taking off to start their educational adventure in South Africa. The students can look forward to visiting Robben Island, which has become a major symbol of South Africa’s political struggles – the great leader and statesman Nelson Mandela was imprisoned there for 18 years (1964-1982). They will also get to view … Continue reading South Africa – The Final Countdown
As an SPC student, I am honored to have a part of this experience with USF Tampa and USF St. Petersburg. Hanoi, Vietnam is a feast for the senses, hundreds of cars and motorbikes zooming by you driving fast and slow all at once. Our group of 14 students and 3 staff take adventures every … Continue reading Vietnam in Transition
Over the weekend we took a bus south to Phong Nha to travel to a beautiful area and explore caves. When we arrived I was surprised to find that the area, while remote, had many tourists from Europe and Australia. The area is know for its beautiful caves, specifically “Paradise Cave.” The Vietnamese are accustomed … Continue reading The Beautiful Caves of Phong Na
SPC Business Majors are counting the minutes until their departure to Costa Rica in just a few days! Students from past years often mention how much they enjoyed the beautiful scenery and cities of Costa Rica, walking through the coffee field trails, while also learning how local businesses have been succeeding on an international level! The … Continue reading Costa Rica Business – The Final Countdown
SPC’s partner for the Jamaica Dental Hygiene Study Abroad program, Great Shape! Inc.’s 1000 Smiles Project, paid a visit to SPC in mid-July. The 1000 Smiles Project director and executive team came to St Petersburg to buy supplies for the Jamaica experience and also to see America. Several of them have never been out of … Continue reading 1000 Smiles Project Visits SPC “Jamerican” Family
Arriving in Hanoi on July 11th with two of eleven USF students on our connecting flight was comforting and exciting. It’s a sensory overload as you are welcomed by a cloud of humidity. A drive through the streets of Hanoi is full of bustling mopeds, cars, and pedestrians and vendors. The people of Vietnam are warm and welcoming ,ensuring … Continue reading SPC and USF in Vietnam – July 2016
It’s been a few weeks since coming back from our trip to San Jose, yet it is still always on my mind. I find myself searching for other opportunities to travel back to the region and continue my Spanish. Chatting with the friendly locals, relaxing on the beaches, or even a night out in San … Continue reading Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Today, we had our first official visit at Vinh University. The structure is quite impressive and the classrooms are modern and designed for teacher-centered instruction. The students are extremely respectful and deferential to their instructors. Dr. Khoa, President of the University, was more than gracious to us. He discussed his great pride and appreciation for … Continue reading Friends at Vinh University
It has always been a dream of mine to go to Spain, but I never thought I’d ever get the chance to go until I started college and immediately looked into the study abroad program. Like many students, I kept putting it off because of money, and taking off so many days from work is … Continue reading Lo que natura no da, Salamanca no presta
In just a few days a group of SPC students will be taking off on a flight to Ecuador where they will have the special opportunity to enroll in two very different, yet very interesting classes: “Tropical Ecology” and “Abnormal Psychology”. Through these courses they will be able to take part in two different approaches of experiencing Ecuador’s diverse … Continue reading Ecuador – The Final Countdown