Before being able to participate in the Study Abroad 2015 trip to Jamaica, I had never been out of the country, so I wasn’t quite sure exactly what to expect. By the time the adventure was coming to an end, I wasn’t ready to leave just yet. Words cannot explain what I took out of … Continue reading A Once in a Lifetime Experience in #Jamaica
A bright sky and big smiles—these are the images that flash in my mind when I think of Jamaica. The beauty of the country is only surpassed by that of its people. I had many expectations for my experience providing dental hygiene care in Jamaica. I expected to feel humbled and I knew I would … Continue reading #Jamaica: A Reflection
This study abroad program to Jamaica from St Peterburg College has been such an amazing experience so far and I’m truly blessed to have had this opportunity. My group consisted of 6 girls and Mrs. Krueger, who’s our instructor, and this trip has been a bonding moment for us girls. One of the best things … Continue reading Jamaica Dental Hygiene: all about that “one love”
This week has been an amazing one. The care that we have provided for the residents of Jamaica has been heart warming. The children here are so grateful and polite. This trip has made me very grateful for all the things that I have. I can’t wait to get back home and share all my … Continue reading SPC Dental Hygiene students in Jamaica
Today in Jamaica I worked at the clinic at Seaford Town. It was an hour and a half drive up a small lane with very little room for two cars up a mountain. The drive was beautiful! After finishing up at this clinic, I had one of the greatest experiences today to look back on. … Continue reading #Jamaica Reflection: Thankful
Three weeks from Saturday, six students will be joining me as we heard south to Jamaica. We are so excited and thankful that SPC has given us this opportunity to go serve the people of Jamaica. We will share our skills, expertise and knowledge to better their well being and overall health. While there we … Continue reading Dental Hygiene Getting ready for Jamaica #studyabroad
We are so blessed with everything we have, after going out and visiting the schools and teaching education to children from the age of two all the way up to 12 years old really made me think how well we have it here in the US. These children would go to class everyday without air … Continue reading Dental Hygiene Jamaica 2014: We are so blessed with everything we have…
Some photos from the 2014 SPC Jamaica Dental Hygiene Study Abroad program! I am still riding on cloud 9 after returning from Jamaica! It was the most rewarding experience that I have every been involved with. Many Jamaicans are in desperate need of dental care, and I am glad I was able to be a … Continue reading Jamaica Mon!
Reflecting back on the Study Abroad experience I have been afforded by SPC, I have come to realize how international studies truly add to your education. I feel much more confident in my dental hygiene skills. I was exposed to real life situations that I know I would have never been able to experience in … Continue reading What an experience: I will forever remember this Study Abroad opportunity!