Beginning any new journey comes with nerves and an eagerness that feels all consuming. From the moment I discovered the opportunity for the Ireland study abroad trip with SPC, through an email on my student account, I was counting down the days to exploring the world outside of the United States for the first time. … Continue reading SPC Ireland: The Unforgotten Path
Every journey begins with wonder. One wonders if the right path will be chosen. Maybe there’s a little apprehension in whom will be met along the way. Thoughts jump back and forth between excitement about what’s ahead and concerns over what was packed. What will the weather be like? Will I fit in with my … Continue reading SPC Ireland: An honor to take this journey of a lifetime!
Thanks to the study abroad program through SPC, I was given the opportunity to explore Ireland and Northern Ireland. I’ve never left the country and craved a new experience where I could also educate myself. I had no idea what to expect. I was warned about culture shock and the possibility of intense homesickness, but … Continue reading SPC Ireland: I can’t wait for the next one!
Over the last two weeks I have been incredibly blessed to explore Greece from the mainland to small islands I had never heard of before. This was my first time leaving the country, and I can’t lie I was incredibly nervous, especially on the plane there. The second I walked into the airport in Athens … Continue reading SPC Greece: Take the leap and discover all the world!
Ireland is all you may envision from the pictures, tales of travelers, and videos. However, the luscious green landscape, rich history, and folklore tales truly immerse you in Irish culture that words on paper simply cannot describe. While studying abroad, I was in awe of the many historic castles, monuments, and rolling green mountains that … Continue reading While studying abroad, I was in awe…
When asked to sit and write about my study abroad experience I must say it was extremely difficult to choose just one thing to write about. From the food we enjoyed, to the people we met and the hospitality we were shown, to the sites we saw, the experiences were simply overwhelming. On the island … Continue reading SPC Study Abroad: These experiences will stay with me for life!
Studying Abroad in Costa Rica was filled with so many eye opening and diverse learning opportunities. We met people from differing backgrounds eager to share their beautiful lives with us. When meeting a kind man from the BriBri indigenous community we shared humor and laughs, sympathy and compassion that transcended our language barrier into life … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: An experience never easily forgotten
Studying biology abroad in Costa Rica was an opportunity which completely changed my educational career, along with my overall view of biology and culture. I am so unbelievably lucky to have been able to participate in such an incredible program and experience. Everyone involved, including teachers, trip organizers, and students, were all incredible to work … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: Such a life changing experience!
As a first-time study abroad student, I would have to say I was super nervous about living in Costa Rica for two weeks. Nervous about flights, not being a native Spanish speaker, the food (I love food), being away from home, living with new people. It was surreal to me until we landed in beautiful … Continue reading If you ever needed convincing on studying abroad, THIS IS IT!
My experience is Greece was nothing short of amazing, must be one of the best countries I have visited in Europe. My favorite Island in Greece was Kalymnos because I could go either hiking up to the most famous rock-climbing spots in the world or dip my feet in the cold Mediterranean Sea just a … Continue reading SPC Greece Sister Cities: Heaven on Earth