Saturday May 9, 2015 was our first turtle day. Ma’ma Elena had cooked breakfast for us, which consisted of rice and black beans, scrambled eggs and some kind of meat that looked and tasted like hotdog. She brought out our prepared lunches and sent us on our way down to the water to get on … Continue reading O’ the Turtle Adventures
We are so excited…that we will start blogging now! We are all currently waiting to board our flight in Atlanta x) with Cesar creating a dance for every new place we go. Currently debuting his new “Atlanta dance” with more new moves to come. We are ready for the new adventures and this great journey … Continue reading Bonaire: Here we come!!
When I first saw Costa Rica I was in awe of the amazing views. Every where you looked there was a enormous mountain covered in lush tropical trees. It seemed like a mix of North Carolina and Florida, and combining them you get Costa Rica; only with more humidity than Florida. San Jose was the most … Continue reading Costa Rica: A New Culture
Bon Bini!!! (Welcome in Papiamentu) I am so excited about what is awaiting our group only months from now. Bonaire is one of my favorite places on earth. Whenever I think of tranquility, gorgeous sunsets, ocean sounds, amazing diving, exotic wildlife, and a wonderful gastronomical experience, Bonaire comes to mind. Bonaire is one of the … Continue reading Bonaire: an undiscovered jewel!
Learn more about the SPC Ecuador Study Abroad Program. Complete process by* April 13, 2015 Travel and course dates July 13-July 23, 2015 Program details: The primary goal of the course is to introduce students to the rainforest associated systems of South America and the ecology through lectures, labs, and discovery-oriented investigative experiences of rainforest, … Continue reading Study Abroad in Ecuador and earn College Credit!
Learn more about the SPC South Africa Study Abroad Program! Program details: The primary goal of this program is to examine human rights from social science perspectives in order to develop an insight and understanding of how human rights, human rights practices and human rights institutions are socially created and recreated by human beings. This … Continue reading Study Abroad in South Africa and earn College Credit!
Study Abroad Spain: Language Immersion Get the scoop on a great SPC Study Abroad program for 2014-2015 – join us for the Spain: 101 program meeting! When: Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 6:00pm Where: Clearwater Campus – ES 314 Why: Meet the professor and the students that will be studying abroad! Make sure you bring … Continue reading Spain: 101 – Thursday, February 26!
Heading out to the Dutch Caribbean this May, Jennifer Fernandes and her study abroad students will be exposed to a unique habitat: an island desert that contains one of the world’s most pristine coral reef ecosystems. The main projects on this program are working with the Coral Reef Restoration Foundation and with the Sea Turtle … Continue reading SPC 2015 Innovation Grant for Study Abroad!
Students can learn about SPC programs and other opportunities with institutions around the country at the FREE CollegeWeekLive Virtual Study Abroad Fair! Event Details: Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Time: 12:00 to 8:00 PM EST Location: Online Link – Register here! The first Virtual Study Abroad Fair, hosted by CollegeWeekLive, IIE, and the U.S. Department of … Continue reading Virtual Study Abroad Fair, February 25, 2015 – SPC is participating!
A huge part of teacher preparation is making sure that our teachers are globally aware and prepared for the students that will enter their classroom. Universities and Colleges have made great strides toward the internationalization of teacher education but there is still a long ways to go. A recent article posted by Education Week lists … Continue reading A Decade of Preparing Globally Competent Teachers