Just a few days until a group of SPC students and their lead faculty Roxana Levin and co-faculty Osiris Albrech will depart the U.S. to travel to beautiful Spain. The three-week long intensive language program allows beginners to learn the language, and the more proficient ones to improve their language skills while emerging into the Spanish culture. … Continue reading Spain – The Final Countdown
Don’t take a hair dryer (you can request to borrow from the hotel)… also don’t take flat irons for your hair! Be sure your suitcase is around 35 pounds (not 50) in case you need to fly within India. Bring patience, openness, flexibility, strong legs and lungs, a desire to learn, and generous spirit. Spend … Continue reading Tips from the India 2016 Study Abroad group
Pack enough clothes but make sure to leave lots of room in your bags to bring stuff home. Save up more money than what you expect to spend. Do not expect things to go according to plans. Bring at least 1 or 2 towels. These countries are different, so it will be “shocking” on more … Continue reading Study Abroad Tips from the Australia 2016 students!
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