When SPC students visited Israel the last time in 2014, student Nicholas Taltos said: “The dynamic [of this study abroad program] has had a synergistic effect–allowing us the combined benefits of scholarly expertise and experiential wisdom.” In just 2 days another group of students, along with Professor Michael Jahosky, will depart the U.S. to travel to … Continue reading Israel – The Final Countdown
We invite you to attend a 2.0 CLE presentation by David Liebert, Ed.D., leader of the 2017 England Psychology Study Abroad program. The event is free but donations are welcomed and will be used to support student educational expenses associated with the 2017 England Psychology Study Abroad program. When: Friday, June 24th, 1:30 to 3:30 PM Where: St. Petersburg College Clearwater … Continue reading Forensic Mental Health: What Lawyers Need to Know When Working with Experts
After coming back from Australia, I can honestly say that I’ve had one of the most beautiful experiences there. The people, food, activities, and overall culture vastly differed from the United States in many ways. I do have to say that I missed American food while being in Australia because a lot of their cuisines … Continue reading Final Post: Australia
Australia has been the best place by far that I have been to. The people there are great. It is so relaxed and everywhere you go there is something to do and has to offer you. I have made lasting friendships and would go back in a heartbeat. The best was being surrounded by people … Continue reading Australia….Best Adventure Yet
My last few days here in Australia were unforgettable. I had the opportunity to work with other veterinary nurses at a local veterinary hospital. I was able to help them prep, monitor and recover patients in surgery. Also, taught them how to utilize some of there Abaxis blood analyzers. Many of there practices are very similar … Continue reading Unforgettable experiences in Australia
The Cairns Marine Center was my favorite part of the trip. It was so cool learning about what they do and why they do it. The collect from the reef but they have the strictest standards when it comes to it. They use non damaging nets on the reef to collect. They have strict packaging … Continue reading Cairns Marine Center
This trip to India was my second study abroad class at SPC and while it may seem like a dream vacation (that you get a class credit for), I’ve found both trips to be equally satisfying and exhausting! For students interested in studying abroad, it’s important to know what to expect. I will take you … Continue reading A Day in the Life…Study Abroad India
As we all know, it takes a certain kind of courage to travel the world on an airplane. Most Veterinary technicians are a fearless bunch; I have faced down fractious felines, belligerent clients and other pugnacious critters. Yet, traveling to a different country positively froze the blood in my veins. So personally “courage” was not … Continue reading Study Abroad: Australia
Once everyone made it to the hostel we had the opportunity to explore the city of Cairns and go on a couple excursions. The first weekend in Australia, we had the chartered a boat to snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef. Since the purpose of this trip is to work with sea turtles; my classmates … Continue reading A life changing experience in Australia
There was so much to do here in Australia! My free time when I wasn’t working was filled with shopping, eating, and exploring Cairns and the surrounding rainforests. The first weekend here we went snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef and we took the Cape Tribulation tour. Snorkeling was quite the adventure. The reef is … Continue reading Australia…The memories will last a lifetime!