This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to spend two weeks abroad in Costa Rica. The focus of the trip was wildlife medicine and conservation, and I had the most amazing time! I have a B.S. in wildlife ecology and conservation that I earned before starting the vet tech program, so it was a dream … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: I will never forget!
Spending two weeks in Costa Rica was nothing short of life-changing. Each day brought a new adventure, hiking through national parks, relaxing at the hot springs near the Arenal volcano, visiting the stunning beach at Manuel Antonio, and watching the sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. Being surrounded by all these ecosystems deepened my understanding of … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: I left with new friends, unforgettable memories, and a clearer sense of purpose.
This was my first study abroad trip, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Since I’m an online student, I didn’t know anyone else going on this trip. That made me feel a little nervous. When we got to Costa Rica, there was definitely some culture shock. I’ve never been to another country where … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: I’m so glad I was able to be a part of it!
The time I spent in Costa Rica was so significant and breathtaking that I will never forget it. Before even the study abroad officially started, I am so incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to explore the capital of San José. It allowed me to find a lot of real local wonders like local … Continue reading SPC Costa Rica: Significant and Breathtaking
Costa Rica, a country rich in history, tradition, and scenery. Never could I have imagined all the fun new experiences and learning I would do on this trip. The first few days in San Jose, we toured the city and visited local attractions such as Doka Coffee plantation, where we learned how the coffee bean … Continue reading SPC Vet Tech: Never could I have imagined…
Costa Rica was such an amazing country to visit either as a tourist or as a student. We had an an opportunity to work with a variety of species including, sloths, spider monkeys, capuchins, marmosets, squirrel monkeys, kinkajous, scarlet macaws, blue and gold macaws, hybrid macaws, amazons, turtles, ocelots, lesser horned owls, speckled owls, white … Continue reading SPC Study Abroad: Pura Vida!
My trip to Salamanca, Spain was an unforgettable blend of culture, language, and connection. I stayed with a warm, welcoming host family originally from Peru, and my host madre was an incredible cook whose meals—ranging from flavorful stews to traditional Peruvian dishes—became the heart of our daily conversations. Living with them gave me a unique … Continue reading SPC Spain: I didn’t just study Spanish; I lived it!
The three weeks I spent abroad in Spain were unforgettable and truly amazing. I’m incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to travel abroad, experiencing all the places I visited, learning from the things I encountered, and meeting the people I met. The program was jam-packed with activities that immersed us in the language and … Continue reading SPC Spain: I’ll carry it with me for the rest of my life.
My experience in Spain was beautiful from start to finish. One of my favorite parts was all the hiking and walking. We were constantly climbing things that left us out of breath, but the views made it all worth it. I loved the exercise and how active the trip felt. Visiting places like Segovia and … Continue reading SPC Spain: Unforgettable!
About two months ago, as the days rapidly passed and time flew by, I had realized and so suddenly, it was May 31st. Soon I would be on the trip that I had been anticipating since the year before. There was such a wide range of emotion in the pit of my stomach, both fear … Continue reading SPC Spain: The Colorful Culture of España