Today was an early morning starting at 8. We traveled by bus to the Limavady NWRC campus. The vet tech students there gave us a presentation on how things are done there. After the presentation some Irish dancers did a few different dances which were super cute. After that we went to an Oyster fry … Continue reading SPC Ireland: Visiting NWRC in Limavady !
During our time in Derry, we had the opportunity to visit North Coast Alpacas, a wonderful, family owned and operated alpaca and dairy farm. We were able to meet, feed, handle, and even go on a trail walk with the multiple alpacas! The owner and farmer of the property gave us a lot of useful … Continue reading SPC Ireland: I’m still in shock I got to be there!
Trinity college was a great experience as we were immersed in beautiful architecture filled with an interesting history. Trinity college is an open structed campus allowing tourist like us to tour the beautiful place that these students study in relentlessly to secure a solid future. While we were allowed to enter, back then Catholics were … Continue reading SPC Ireland (Vet Tech): The Great Experience
My visit to Northwest Regional College (NWRC) in Ireland was an eye-opening experience that showed me how similar veterinary nursing education can be across countries. While touring the campus and speaking with students, I noticed that their program closely mirrors the veterinary technology program at St. Petersburg College (SPC) in Florida. Both programs emphasize a … Continue reading SPC Ireland: An eye-opening experience!
As someone who loves to travel and explore new places, I knew the SPC dental hygiene study abroad trip was something I wanted to do. The experience was everything I expected and more. It was one of those opportunities that helps you grow, not only as a clinician, but also as a person. We stayed … Continue reading The Experience that Filled my Heart and Strengthened my Passion
My trip to Antigua with the Saint Petersburg College dental hygiene program was a life-changing experience. Prior to this trip, I had never been out of the country, so I was honestly a bit nervous. This experience not only gave me a greater understanding of the cultural aspects of Antigua, but it also opened my … Continue reading SPC Antigua: A life-changing experience!
It is safe to say that I’ve gained so much more from this trip than I gave. While I did provide the people of Antigua with great dental care and education, they changed my life forever. They welcomed me with open arms and allowed me to be a part of their culture. They opened my … Continue reading SPC Antigua Dental Hygiene: We’ve gained so much more from this!
I recently had the opportunity to travel to the beautiful island of Antigua and Barbuda on a dental mission trip as a student dental hygienist. This experience allowed me to combine my passion for oral hygiene with cultural exploration in such a welcoming place. The locals were incredibly kind and taught us so much about … Continue reading SPC Antigua: Changed my perspective and strengthened my passion for helping others!
Participating in a study abroad experience through my dental hygiene program at SPC was one of the most meaningful parts of my education so far. Spending ten days in Antigua, providing free dental care to underserved communities, changed me in the best way possible. Leaving the classroom and my textbooks behind, I gained confidence in … Continue reading SPC Antigua: Values service, hands-on learning, and global connection!
My name is Courtney, and I am a dental hygiene student who participated in the SPC study abroad mission trip to Antigua. This mission trip was truly life-changing and exceeded all my expectations. I had the opportunity to serve alongside nine classmates, an instructor, and a dentist. The Antigua mission trip allowed me to strengthen … Continue reading SPC Antigua: I gave everything I had and received so much more in return.