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Application Deadline: October 1, 2021 (Program FULL)
Course Dates: January 10- May 5, 2022
Travel Dates: March 5 – 13, 2022
This program is open to High School students currently in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades.
The hills are alive with the sound of music! Join SPC faculty for an amazing and educational trip to Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein.
We will travel down into the depths of the Austrian Alps to explore the salt mines and take a cog way rail train to the top of the Swiss mountains for some of the most breathtaking views imaginable. Explore with us and see where Mozart was born, visit various historical sites, tour a concentration camp, experience the lives of kings and queens while taking a walking tour of an ancient castle, enjoy a true German festival, and indulge in the rich and fantastic foods and sweets of these regions.
Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Scholarships and other ways to fund your study abroad program are available. Explore scholarship options now.
Available courses – Students must enroll in at least one course from the list below. If desired, students may enroll in both courses, for a total of 4 credits. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.
Professor: Earl Fratus
Professor: Kelly Rich
Lead faculty contacts
After you submit the application online, we will review your application and e-mail you with details of scheduling your interview with The Alps program lead faculty, Earl Fratus (727) 394-6045.
Other SPC Study Abroad programs
Learn more about other Study Abroad countries where SPC students have made their mark.
Student Study Abroad Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad, read posts from other SPC students below.
Before going on the study abroad Alps trip I was lucky enough to have already been to Austria and Switzerland but going back now that I’m older and have more knowledge I truly appreciated more the experience. Not only was it an insanely fun and adventurous trip but it was also educational, and learning about … Continue reading SPC student experience the culture of the Alps
My study abroad trip to Austria and Switzerland was amazing and once in a lifetime! My favorite parts of the trip were Salzburg and Vienna in Austria and Lucerne in Switzerland. It was great learning about the difference in culture between America and Europe, and to learn the history and conflict between these European nations. … Continue reading The Alps: A Once in a Lifetime Trip
Every time I go to Europe, I fall more and more in love with it. Everything about it is amazing to me, from the beautiful architecture to the kind and fashionably aware people to the amazing food. To say that Europe is vastly different from America would be an understatement. I remember this one day … Continue reading Fall in love with the Alps Abroad
The world is not so small after all. I never imagined the amount of beauty that I saw when I went abroad this past March. Travelling for me was more than just the exploration of the countries, it was an exploration of myself, meaning that I got to learn what lit my soul and passions … Continue reading SPC students relive the beauty of the Alps
This whole study abroad opportunity was so incredible it’s very hard to pick a favorite part of the week long trip. A definite highlight was the whole day we spent in Lucerne, Switzerland. We got to do so much in just one day, we learned about the history from our wonderful tour guide at some … Continue reading SPC Students take The Alps!
While on our study abroad trip to the Alps, one of our excursions took us to the beautiful city of Kufstein, which is a beautiful city located in the district of Tyrol, Austria. Our excursion was to visit the old fortress that rested on top of the mountain. During our trip up, we were able … Continue reading The Alps Study Abroad Student Experiences
Visiting salt mines, walking through cities, and taking trains up the mountains, my trip to the Alps was absolutely amazing. Due to it being my first time out of North America, I wasn’t sure what to expect. This trip and the memories I gathered will be with me for all of my life. This trip … Continue reading The Alps – My First Time out of North America
Apply by December 4, 2020 Join SPC faculty Kelly Rich and Earl Fratus for an amazing and educational trip to Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein. Our journey will take us through the Alps region of four countries where we will visit 450-year-old salt mines, the birthplace of Mozart, and the small country of Liechtenstein–an important … Continue reading High School Study Abroad in The Alps! Summer 2021
Snowshoeing, tobogganing, and trying maple syrup during study abroad in Canada. Experiencing winter in Canada – Elein Sullivan, SPC High School Student, Canada Program, January 2019 My trip to Canada was more than I could ever hope for. Since this was my first time going to Canada, I was not really sure what to expect. But … Continue reading SPC high school students develop winter sport skills in Canada
Visiting grand cathedrals, acting out Canadian legends, and learning to play the spoons during study abroad in Montreal and Quebec City – Joshua Pierce, SPC High School Student, Canada Program, January 2019 The trip to Canada, specifically Montreal and Quebec City, will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the very first time … Continue reading SPC high school student notes the architectural and cultural charms of Canada