{"id":15141,"date":"2017-04-28T20:05:39","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T20:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/?page_id=15141"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:54:23","slug":"center-international-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the World within Reach"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>The Center&#8217;s Mission is \u201cTo provide internationalization to the college and community by integrating intercultural opportunities for global engagement.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/leader-in-study-abroad\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23077\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/11\/Greece-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/11\/Greece-2024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/11\/Greece-2024-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/11\/Greece-2024-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15146 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2017\/04\/italyicon.jpg\" alt=\"SPC Study Abroad\" width=\"200\" height=\"122\" \/><strong>Study Abroad Program<\/strong><br \/>\nWhy study in a classroom when you can Study Abroad? Scholarships are available so pack your bags and get ready for what many students describe as the most meaningful part of their education. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/study-abroad\">EXPLORE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15147\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2017\/04\/internationalstudentsicon.jpg\" alt=\"International Students\" width=\"200\" height=\"125\" \/>International Students<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational students are an important segment of our population. Get involved in campus or community events or check out our International Student Guide for other important details and contact information. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/category\/international-students\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15148\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2017\/04\/GCP-2-for-web-3.jpg\" alt=\"Global Citizens Program\" width=\"200\" height=\"122\" \/>Global Citizen Program<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Global Citizen Program incorporates global studies and experiences within your degree as you earn the Global Citizen designation. Expand your world view and prepare to stand out in\u00a0 today&#8217;s global job market.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/category\/global-citizen\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15148\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2017\/06\/Go-glocal.jpg\" alt=\"Go Glocal\" width=\"200\" height=\"122\" \/>Go Glocal<\/strong><br \/>\nSPC brings the world to your door step with information about international activities and events happening right here in our community. You don\u2019t have to get on a plane to experience diverse cultures &#8211; they are all around us! Think Global, Act Local \u2013 GO Glocal!\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/event-calendar\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15144 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2017\/04\/flagsicon.jpg\" alt=\"Center International Programs: International Language Institute\" width=\"200\" height=\"125\" \/>International Language Institute<\/strong><br \/>\nSPC&#8217;s International Language Institute provides non-credit language classes for individuals and organizations. Check out our Intensive English Program designed specifically for F-1 Visa students.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/category\/iep\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Office locations\/hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>St. Petersburg\/Gibbs Campus, Room SU332<\/li>\n<li>Clearwater Campus, Room LA 190<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Monday &#8211; Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br \/>\nFriday: 8:30 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Frank Jurkovic, Director<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:jurkovic.frank@spcollege.edu\">Jurkovic.Frank@spcollege.edu<\/a> | (727) 341-4732 | St. Pete\/Gibbs Campus<\/p>\n<p>Ralph Regnier, International Students, PDSO<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Regnier.Ralph@spcollege.edu\">Regnier.Ralph@spcollege.edu<\/a> | (727) 341-4370 | Clearwater Campus<\/p>\n<p>Irene Chitikov, International Students, DSO<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Chitikov.Irene@spcollege.edu\">Chitikov.Irene@spcollege.edu<\/a> | (727) 341-4734 | St. Pete\/Gibbs Campus<\/p>\n<p>Jenny Tran, International Students, DSO<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Tran.Jenny@spcollege.edu\">Tran.Jenny@spcollege.edu<\/a> | (727) 791-2632 | Clearwater Campus<\/p>\n<p>Gloria Parrott, Study Abroad, Study Abroad<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:parrott.gloria@spcollege.edu\">Parrott.Gloria@spcollege.edu<\/a> | (727) 341-4735| Clearwater Campuses<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Center&#8217;s Mission is \u201cTo provide internationalization to the college and community by integrating intercultural opportunities for global engagement.\u201d Study Abroad Program Why study in a classroom when you can Study Abroad? 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