Studying abroad with SPC has been an opportunity like no other. It is a wonderful experience to see so many tourist attractions and sites that would normally be too much effort to go on your own time. I feel this is one of the big benefits of high school study abroad because it is a … Continue reading Studying abroad with SPC has been an opportunity like no other.
Spending the past 8 days in Italy has proven to be one of the greatest experience of my life. I feel so honored to take part in the rich history of italy. From the picturesque views, to its remarkable cultural, it truly lives up to the beauty its name embodies. Like a picture on a … Continue reading SPC Italy Study Abroad:The experiences was truly priceless!
This is one of my most fond memories of the 2024 trip to Italy. This was towards the beginning of the food walking tour, of which at the end we could barely walk because of how much we ate. Even though me and my close friend Hayden, (girl in the middle), ended up dancing all … Continue reading SPC Italy Abroad:Experience new and fun things!
My study-abroad trip to Italy was fantastic! In Rome, we enjoyed great sights like The Colosseum, The Roman Forum, The Pantheon, and two different kinds of catacombs. We ate delicious food – the pasta Pomodoro was my favorite – and then burned it off with our long treks through the city! I had so much … Continue reading Italy High School Study Abroad:I highly recommend it!
Only in dreams has the continent of Africa been a possibility for me to visit and learn in. The study abroad program with St. Petersburg College in Namibia became an opportunity for those dreams to become a reality. As a student and as a person, this has been a life-changing event for me. It also … Continue reading A Dream Come True!
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!
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