We went to the Cairns Turtle Rehab on Fitzroy Island. After work though we were able to snorkel and we just happened to run into this little guy. It is a Green Sea turtle. We learned that as they grow older they lose their scutes and just become more round in shape. They can live … Continue reading Sea Turtles in Fitzroy Island #Australia
Get ready! Our study abroad students are headed to China! When we asked Professor Dawn Joyce, leading our SPC group, what she is most excited to see she answered “one of the New 7 Wonders of the World: The Great Wall of China!” The students will marvel at China’s cultural and architectural beauty and get … Continue reading China – The Final Countdown!
We left Cairns for a tour of the coastline of Northern Australia particularly where the Daintree rain forest meets the coast. We were very fortunate to get George, an endogenous driver as our guide. He added so much of his history to the tour and he was not shy in sharing! We made our way … Continue reading Rain forest meets coastline #Australia
The Coast Rica Spanish program students will be leaving tomorrow, May 14, and Professor Fernando Ojeda gave us a preview of what he is most looking forward to, what is to come as well as some great advice: “As lead faculty, I look forward to participating in a travel-study abroad experience that could potentially have life changing effects that … Continue reading Costa Rica Spanish- The Final Countdown
We all finally arrived with no trouble. Getting used to the time difference as we all were in bed by 7 PM the first night we arrived. The flight here was super long but all are doing well. Today was spent in orientation with the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation people and then exploring our home for … Continue reading First days in Cairns
The idea of studying abroad was always a far distant idea in the back of my head. I never thought it to be possible, but it was always a dream. When I saw the opportunity to study abroad in Greece with SPC, I was skeptical at first but thought I would give it a chance. … Continue reading Greece – A Culinary Delight
Greece was much more than I had ever anticipated. I was granted the chance to spend my birthday in one of the countries I always wanted to visit. Kalymnos was one of the most majestic, beautiful places I’d ever seen. The sweet countryside and generous people were such a surprise, as was the rest of the … Continue reading “Kalymnos has a special place in my heart”
I think its safe to say we’re all pretty happy. I’m currently writing this on my hotel balcony. The sun has just risen. The view is amazing. You can see the whole town from here, as well as the mountains and the ship ports. It’s absolutely beautiful. There’s birds flying, scooters passing, and boats sailing … Continue reading Our new temporary home: Kalymnos, Greece
You may be eligible for a scholarship to study abroad in Israel this summer with SPC! Earn college credits in either Humanities East-West Synthesis HUM 2270 or Study Abroad in Humanities HUM 2950 as you walk the streets of the historic cities of Jerusalem, Tiberias, Nazareth and Jericho. Take in the panoramic sites in Tel Aviv. Enjoy a … Continue reading $2,000 Scholarship to Study Abroad in Israel
In just two days on May 5th, a group of SPC students will be traveling to the beautiful country of Greece. Now if you don’t believe me when I say it’s beautiful trust Professor Kimberly Felos who is leading the trip. She has been there eight times and says that Greece is her favorite country … Continue reading Greece – The Final Countdown