“Spain has a special place where everyone enters, leaves, meets, gathers, wanders, or just stops for a moment, called Plaza Mayor. Plaza Mayor simply refers to the main square. The mid-18th century main square in Salamanca has many cultural and social purposes for the public. Certainly, similar plazas could be found virtually in any city … Continue reading “I’ll Meet You Under the Clock in Salamanca, Spain!”
“SPC Study abroad in Spain was my first time traveling abroad and my first timed traveling alone or with a random group of people. If I had let my fears and apprehensions make the decision for me to go or not, then I would have missed out on one of greatest experiences of my life. … Continue reading First Time SPC Traveler Shares the Greatest Experience of his Life!
SPC student, Samantha Cameron, shares her experience in Spain with St. Petersburg College after receiving a study abroad scholarship: “My experience in Salamanca has been nothing less than spectacular. I never imagined I would see such beauty. Admittedly, I was very nervous about traveling so far but the study abroad team has made the transition smooth … Continue reading “My experience in Salamanca has been Nothing less than Spectacular!”
SPC student, Tiffany Elliot, shares her experience in Salamanca, Spain with St. Petersburg College after receiving a study abroad scholarship: “Vamos chicos!” Oh, that sweet melody that glides off our professor’s tongue. It’s the call that lets me know we have wandered far enough and it is time to move on to the next glorious … Continue reading “I have Changed!” SPC Student Shares her Life Changing Adventure!
SPC student, Alicia Follis, shares her experience in Salamanca, Spain with St. Petersburg College after receiving a study abroad scholarship: “My experience studying Spanish and the culture of Spain, thus far, has definitely exceeded my expectations. I came into this study abroad trip not knowing a single soul, and now I can confidently say all … Continue reading “Salamanca has been a Dream and Feels like Home!”
SPC student, Bonnie Williamson, shares her experience in Greece with St. Petersburg College after receiving a study abroad scholarship: “I initially chose to do the Greece Study Abroad program as it seemed interesting to be able to take a class out of the standard online/classroom style of learning. While reviewing the itinerary for this trip, … Continue reading SPC Student Leaves the Classroom to Study in Greece!
SPC student, Stephen Williamson, shares his experience in Greece with St. Petersburg College after receiving a study abroad scholarship: “One day as I was walking through the SPC campus, I saw a bulletin for Greece study abroad and I reacted with excitement! I thought that I would like to travel and what better way to … Continue reading Greece Study Abroad Taught SPC Student More than he had Expected!
St. Petersburg College’s (SPC) Workforce Institute is hosting “Embracing Our Challenging Community: Brave Conversations.” This event is focused on embracing our community through the challenges in today’s world. SPC instructor Dan Fumano, who teaches developmental mathematics, will host the event. The event will be hosted for 1 session and the price of the class is $35.00. … Continue reading Embracing Our Challenging Community: Brave Conversations
SPC student, Antoinette Barnes, shares her experience in Greece with St. Petersburg College after receiving a study abroad scholarship: “Traveling to Greece was lots of fun. I got to see new things, try new dishes and meet lots of great new people. Although, my favorite experience in Greece was vising Kalymnos. The reason I liked … Continue reading “Greece is out of this World, Well Worth a Visit and I will Return one Day!”
During my first practicum, I was given the opportunity to volunteer in Ocho Rios, Jamaica with Great Shape Inc!. Great Shape is an organization that empowers the children and families of Jamaica and the Caribbean by providing access to education and health care. Upon arrival, I discovered that I was going to be working at the … Continue reading A Week in the Life of a Practicum Student Living in Jamaica