The class made it! It was a long flight of 3 hours to New York, 8 1/2 hours to Rome. I don’t think many of us slept on the plane, but we got caught up on movie watching! Once we arrived and checked into the hotel, we had our first authentic Italian lunch. Next, we … Continue reading High School students earn college credits while visiting the Dome in Rome! by Brandy Stark
On Day One, we toured the Vatican and it was spectacular! We walked into the Vatican square and we saw all different types of cultures and how they interacted. As we climbed the dome to the top of the Basilica, we climbed 40 stories and viewed countless religious moments captured eternally in mosaic displays. Climbing … Continue reading The shifting borders of St Peter’s Square and Tingling Tastebuds by Alexander Baldwin
Day one… it seems like it’s always the hardest day because you’ve just gotten off the plane (which you got very little or no sleep on) and you’re trying to go right into things while doing your best to stay awake. And although we were all ready to crash by the time we got back … Continue reading Day One: We arrive! We see! We sleep! by Relynn Capra
I am so grateful for this experience and everyone involved–Professor Jahosky, our tour guide Schlomo, the Foundation at SPC, Anna Faiola, BarbaraAnn Wells, and Mary Lancaster, and the fellow students. Thanks to everyone! Some of the highlights, among the many, many activities include: visiting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, swimming in the Dead Sea, exploring … Continue reading Treasures of My Israel Adventure by Nicholas Taltos
Wow, well I can’t believe we are at the two week mark for this trip (actually, we’re just under that now…yikes!) I have pretty well completed all of the purchases needed for this trip — wardrobe, adapter plugs, and travel items. Getting ready to teach the pre-trip information next week — looking forward to getting … Continue reading Getting ready for Italy! by Brandy Stark
Israel Study Abroad student Rachel Korman talks about how things have changed in Israel over the last 3,000 years, and how there is hope for future changes as well: Today we saw David’s Tomb and went through Hezekiah’s Tunnel (amongst lots of cool other things), but these two were especially cool. Going through the tunnel … Continue reading Tunneling through the Past with a Look to the Future by Rachel Korman
Israel Study Abroad student Corey Cunningham shared his thoughts with us on his first experiences in Israel: Driving through Israel for the first time and not seeing any soldiers out on the streets or any type of ruckus going on really shows me how peaceful this country is. Going to their market and seeing the … Continue reading Peace and Diversity in Israel by Corey Cunningham
Costa Rica was an amazing experience, I had never worked with turtles before but always wanted to. Being able to learn about the Costa Rican life style and culture really turned my head to appreciate what I have at home! Alright I was ready to come home but I wasn’t ready to leave this amazing … Continue reading Appreciating Costa Rica’s lifestyle by Maranda Dimke
5/20/14 If there was ever a trip that allowed you to take a step back from hustle and bustle of life and evaluate your goals this would be it. I always had this dream of starting a mobile discount vet clinic on an island but as I grew older, I let go of my dream and … Continue reading Costa Rican Inspiration – I miss it already! by Charlotte Brathwaite
Today was our outdoor study for social psychology. We took a trip to the Bogside to see the murals. We drove by these murals a couple times before, but it was better to be up close and personal. We managed to take a photo in front of them! They told the various stories of the … Continue reading Ireland update: A relaxing day around the town by Erin Hibbs