Category: Travel

SPC Antigua: Values service, hands-on learning, and global connection!

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!

SPC Antigua: I gave everything I had and received so much more in return.

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.

SPC Greece: More than anticipated!

Our trip started with a challenge when our flight to Charlotte, NC, was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Athens. After many hours of negotiating with the airport staff, Dr. Rojas got us an all-expense-paid hotel, food, and transportation voucher to accommodate us. Once fully rested, we ventured off to Athens, where … Continue reading SPC Greece: More than anticipated!

I am so happy to have had the opportunity to study abroad with SPC!

Traveling to France in December was my first international trip. This made the experience even more exciting and meaningful to me. Being in Paris felt unreal at times, especially seeing famous places like Notre Dame in person after only ever seeing them in pictures. Walking through the city, stopping into places like Shakespeare and Company, … Continue reading I am so happy to have had the opportunity to study abroad with SPC!

SPC Greece: A new beginning and adventure to be had.

July 29th at 12:43 pm , I was out of a plane onto tarmac and staring out at the mountain lines and Mediterranean sea in Greece. From all the troubles of prior airport and traveling hiccups, I knew from stepping foot on that tarmac that there was a new beginning and adventure to be had.After … Continue reading SPC Greece: A new beginning and adventure to be had.