The St. Petersburg College study abroad trip has been one of the most impactful experiences of my life! Between interacting with and caring for animals at the sanctuary, breathtaking landscapes and sunsets, unforgettable views of wildlife, and making memories and new friendships, this trip has broadened my horizons and given me a new perspective of … Continue reading Most impactful experiences of my life!
Welcome Back for the Fall Semester Faculty, Staff & Students! International opportunities at SPC for August 2018 include… Event Date Time Campus/Location Look for the Center for International Programs Table at all Welcome Back Events on all campuses! We hope to see you there! ESL Read Aloud & Converse Every Monday & Friday M 6:00-7:30pm F … Continue reading Welcome Back for the Fall Semester Faculty, Staff and Students!
The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain to provide North American students who are native speakers of English or French with the opportunity to assist teachers in the English or French programs in elementary, secondary or language schools in Spain (12 … Continue reading Paid Teaching Opportunities in Spain for Native Speakers of English!
The Center for International Programs is hosting a special edition International Coffee Hour on Monday, September 21! Join us for coffee, tea, and snacks while celebrating the International Day of Peace: Sign the Peace Pledge Learn how to fold origami cranes Find out why paper cranes became a symbol of peace Event Details … Continue reading International Day of Peace Coffee Hour Sept. 21 at St Pete/Gibbs!
Studying abroad is one of the best ways college students can acquire international experience necessary to succeed in today’s global marketplace. Understanding the importance of the “international experience”, SPC has become a commitment partner with the Institute of International Education (IIE)’s Generation Study Abroad initiative in order to lead efforts to expand opportunities for our students … Continue reading Over 500 Scholarships for American Students to Study in Ireland
On June 13, 2015, seventeen students completed The Humpty Dumpty Institute’s United Nation Boot Camp. This week-long immersion study program in Washington D.C. and New York City helps students become global leaders by connecting them with the United Nations and by building bridges between the international body and universities around the world. Participants gain hands-on … Continue reading United Nations Boot Camp 2015
On April 15, 2015, SPC’s Seminole Campus hosted the third event in the International Film Series, screening The Optimists, the inspiring true story of the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust. Prior to the screening, participants attended the opening reception in the Artway Gallery of the art exhibit, Life and Culture in Bulgaria, which … Continue reading International Film Series Events at Seminole and Tarpon Springs
A warm Shokran (that’s “thank you” in Arabic) to everyone who helped make Clearwater campus’s April 1 Middle Eastern Quad Event such a success! More than 375 students joined in to enjoy this unique learning experience about Middle Eastern cultures. A local restaurant provided delicious authentic Middle Eastern dishes for students to try, and attendees … Continue reading Middle Eastern Culture Quad Event on Clearwater Campus
International Programs was thrilled to repeat the annual visit to Florida’s state government seat at Tallahassee with Dr. Law on March 18 and 19, 2015. Forty-seven students participated in this fantastic learning experience, eleven of whom were SPC international students. Sane Haidara, originally of Mali, had the following reaction to his experience: We went to … Continue reading International Students and SPC Leadership Team Visit Tallahassee March 19!
As part of the 26th Annual International Conference on College teaching and Learning, SPC family is invited to participate in the Jumping the Fence into Administration leadership experience on March 30 and 31, 2015. For more information, please see the flyer linked here: 26th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning To register for the leadership … Continue reading Leadership Experience Opportunity: Jumping the Fence into Administration