Rising early is not that bad when you know you are going to be feeding painted dogs and cheetahs or taking a walk through the African bush to help anti-poaching rangers locate the animals under their care. Some duties are the most fun I have ever had in a “classroom”, some are messy, and some … Continue reading Namibia Program 2024
When arriving in the Windhoek airport most of us had no idea what we would be doing during our time in Namibia. On our first morning we participated in an orientation meeting for all new incoming volunteers. One of the highlights of this orientation is learning about all the different projects volunteers can participate in. … Continue reading Namibia Experience
One of the amazing things that we were able to do while we were at the N/a’an kuse reservation was help with the enrichment of the animals that were not able to be released back into the wild. Some of the ways that this was done were by taking them on walks and letting them … Continue reading Namibia, an Amazing Place
As each day unfolded at the sanctuary, I had the privilege of witnessing the unique symphony of lives, from walking alongside cheetahs to being immersed in our surroundings as we drove between rhinos and feeding baby baboons. What made these interactions even more profound was knowing the stories behind each creature – many orphaned, injured, … Continue reading Namibia Changed my Life
This experience has shown me the purest form of love by the people of Jamaica. I feel like a changed person from this trip, it has shaped me into a more compassionate person. I not only improved my clinical skills but also my people skills, I am a much stronger clinician for my patients because … Continue reading Jamaica changed me for life
This program has been the highlight of my 2-year Dental Hygiene program. Before this experience, I never thought about the access to care that other countries, like Jamaica, lack. I saw firsthand how poor the communities we worked in were, yet every single person was so happy and loving. The culture was so different than … Continue reading SPC Jamaica Program: Once in a lifetime experience
Jamaica was an amazing experience! I am so grateful for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The people of Jamaica were extremely grateful for the services we provided. The children are so respectful and appreciative. Visiting the impoverished areas was eye-opening and made me realize how much we take for granted. I believe this opportunity greatly improved not … Continue reading SPC Jamaica: An Amazing Experience
The Tarpon Springs City Commission unanimously voted this week to award five $3,000 SPC Greece Study Abroad 2024 Program scholarships. Professor Basil Moutsatsos and Provost Rodrigo Davis presented the idea a few months back in connection with the Tarpon Springs Sister Cities Committee and the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce but were able to get … Continue reading Greece Study Abroad program receives $15,000 in scholarships
Overview: This program is only for current Bahamian high school students that are non-U.S. Citizens living outside of the U.S. who want to enroll in a business college class with SPC while still attending high school. Bahamian students will be able to complete a course online from their home country. To learn more about this program, … Continue reading International High School Step Ahead Program
I have always loved school and being a student. Having the opportunity to be educated by Spanish professors who adore teaching their language was a priceless experience. Truly, the lessons I learned in Salamanca — both academic and cultural — were worth more than a mountain of gold. And although I had the opportunity to … Continue reading SPC Spain Abroad: This wonderful experience can change your life.