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Students from Sister City Takamatsu, Japan Visit SPC! by Mary Lancaster

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Three high school students from Takamatsu, Japan visited St. Petersburg College’s Gibbs Campus on July 29, 2014. They had a blast playing music in the MIRA building and enjoyed gazing into the stars of the planetarium during their tour of the campus.  SPC students joined the Japanese students for a “Sister City Cultural Conversation” later in … Continue reading Students from Sister City Takamatsu, Japan Visit SPC! by Mary Lancaster →

Join the Model UN for Fall: International Experience, College Credit, Close to Home! by Mary Lancaster

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Enroll in INR 2500 for Fall of 2014 on St Petersburg/Gibbs campus to experience Model UN activities and conferences, and get college credit at the same time! View the flyer below for more information (click the flyer to enlarge text.)

You’ve Studied Abroad, now what? by Anna Faiola

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Coming home from your Study Abroad program you will experience many new things, from reverse culture shock to the sudden urge to travel again! If you are looking for inspiration or just guidance on what to do now that you are back home, check out the Life After Study Abroad magazine. Articles rage from: The … Continue reading You’ve Studied Abroad, now what? by Anna Faiola →

Come watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals with us! by Anna Faiola

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All SPC students are invited to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals with us! Bring your friends and come support your team! We will be providing pizza and drinks! Game Dates: Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 Time: 4-6PM Where: Tarpon Springs campus, Student Center/AG 114 Team matchups and full schedule of the … Continue reading Come watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals with us! by Anna Faiola →

The French and Lady Liberty: SPC professor signs with Hollywood producer for screenplay ‘LIBERTAIRE’ by Anna Faiola

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Elizabeth Indianos, a St. Petersburg College fine arts professor, wrote a screenplay called “Libertaire” which is the story of Joe Pulitzer and Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor and a newspaperman who fight discrimination and indifference for a woman nobody wanted: Lady Liberty. LIBERTAIRE was selected as one of the Top 10 movie scripts and won … Continue reading The French and Lady Liberty: SPC professor signs with Hollywood producer for screenplay ‘LIBERTAIRE’ by Anna Faiola →

U.S. Department of State Unveils 100,000 Strong in the Americas Website by Anna Faiola

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In an effort to increase educational exchange opportunities in the Western Hemisphere President Obama has launched a new website called 100,000 Strong in the Americas. The goal is to build strong relations with different countries through student exchange programs. On the website students will be able to browse various resources that will assist them in … Continue reading U.S. Department of State Unveils 100,000 Strong in the Americas Website by Anna Faiola →

Crazy Fresh Chinese: Learn Chinese the FUN way! by Anna Faiola

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Interested in learning Chinese in a simple and fun way? The “Crazy Fresh Chinese” program may be the kick-start you’ve been waiting for! The “Crazy Fresh Chinese” is the platform that was recently launched by a young American woman, Jessica Beinecke, to teach Chinese slang to American students with thirty second long videos. This fun … Continue reading Crazy Fresh Chinese: Learn Chinese the FUN way! by Anna Faiola →

Scholarship Program for International Study in Brazil by Anna Faiola

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Are you interested in Studying Abroad in Brazil? This may be your opportunity! University Paulista (UP), a non-profit University located in São Paulo, is offering scholarship short-term programs to foreign students to Study Abroad in Brazil. Programs offered: Strategy & Marketing for Emerging Countries (emphasis on emerging countries context) Survival Portuguese (basics of Portuguese language) … Continue reading Scholarship Program for International Study in Brazil by Anna Faiola →