Tips from the China 2016 Study Abroad group! Must,must,must have comfortable walking shoes! Those strappy sandals just won’t cut it. If you don’t bring the walking shoes, bring plenty of band aids. You’ll need them! Wear clothes that breathe, as AC is hard to come by throughout the day Either bring enough clothes to last … Continue reading Tips from the China 2016 Study Abroad group!
Don’t take a hair dryer (you can request to borrow from the hotel)… also don’t take flat irons for your hair! Be sure your suitcase is around 35 pounds (not 50) in case you need to fly within India. Bring patience, openness, flexibility, strong legs and lungs, a desire to learn, and generous spirit. Spend … Continue reading Tips from the India 2016 Study Abroad group
Pack enough clothes but make sure to leave lots of room in your bags to bring stuff home. Save up more money than what you expect to spend. Do not expect things to go according to plans. Bring at least 1 or 2 towels. These countries are different, so it will be “shocking” on more … Continue reading Study Abroad Tips from the Australia 2016 students!
On January 26th faculty and staff came together to present the Study Abroad programs that SPC is offering this academic year. Attendees learned how to earn credits through Study Abroad and how to apply for Study Abroad scholarships. Students who participated had the opportunity to participate in a drawing for the $200 application fee waiver; … Continue reading Study Abroad Fair Spring 2016
SPC’s Center for International Programs would like to give you an update on all the study abroad programs that still have spots open for the 2015/2016 academic year. Click on the country names below to learn more about each program: China Costa Rica (Business or Spanish) The Dominican Republic Ecuador Greece India Israel South Africa … Continue reading It’s not too late to study abroad and earn college credit while traveling the world!
Australia/New Zealand student Michael Baldigo shared the following account of the group’s excursion to Kuranda Village and Tjapukai Village: A few of our group chose to “explore Cairns on your own” while the rest decided “to visit Kuranda for an additional fee.” Instead of a train ride up to the Atherton Tablelands, we took a bus and … Continue reading Cairns, Australia: Excursion to Kuranda
Studying abroad is one of the best ways college students can acquire international experience necessary to succeed in today’s global marketplace. Understanding the importance of the “international experience”, SPC has become a commitment partner with the Institute of International Education (IIE)’s Generation Study Abroad initiative in order to lead efforts to expand opportunities for our students … Continue reading Over 500 Scholarships for American Students to Study in Ireland
Get the scoop on a great SPC Study Abroad program for 2014-2015 – join us for the Costa Rica Spanish Language program meeting! Study Abroad Costa Rica Spanish Language 101: When: Monday, February 9, 2015 at 5:00pm Where: Clearwater Campus – ES 314 Why: Meet the professor and the students that will be studying abroad! Make … Continue reading Study Abroad 101 Meeting on Monday, February 9!
Scholarship Opportunity Deadline to apply: February 13, 2015 Still need funds to travel abroad? Check out this scholarship opportunity below! The Zeta Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is sponsoring a $500.00 scholarship to three African-American females from the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus. For more information, please click on the application form: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority scholarship … Continue reading Scholarship Opportunity through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
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!