{"id":23251,"date":"2025-02-13T15:05:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/?p=23251"},"modified":"2025-02-13T15:14:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:14:19","slug":"spc-bahamas-a-chance-to-be-part-of-something-truly-meaningful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/spc-bahamas-a-chance-to-be-part-of-something-truly-meaningful\/","title":{"rendered":"SPC Bahamas: A chance to be part of something truly meaningful."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am grateful to SPC for providing such a wonderful opportunity for students to participate in a study abroad program. Since I started my studies at SPC, I have had numerous chances to be part of something truly meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I had the incredible opportunity to take part in the SPC study abroad program, where I delivered dental hygiene care in the Bahamas. Initially, I wasn&#8217;t entirely sure what to expect, but I was motivated by a desire to provide excellent service and help as many people as possible. From the very first day of providing care, I was overwhelmed with emotion as I witnessed the appreciation and joy I brought to others. The countless hugs and the ability to restore someone\u2019s smile will always hold a special place in my heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I had the honor of working at various clinics organized by the Great Shape Foundation, alongside extraordinary individuals who exemplified compassion and dedication. I provided care to children, inmates, and resort employees, and I consistently felt safe and supported by those around me. My colleagues were incredibly helpful, and I am thankful for the chance to share this experience with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I began my journey in dental hygiene, my primary focus was on providing care and preventive services. However, discovering a program designed to assist individuals with limited access to dental care in their communities has been a profoundly rewarding experience. The richness of Bahamian culture enhanced this journey; the people I encountered were among the kindest and most caring I have ever met. Helping others is a commitment I strive to uphold without expecting anything in return. Yet, after my study abroad experience in the Bahamas, I find myself forever changed. My heart is filled with gratitude and emotion. The Bahamian people will always hold a special place in my heart, having given me an abundance of kindness and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering a study abroad program, I highly recommend pursuing it. Your life will be profoundly transformed, and it\u2019s an experience you will cherish forever. Immersing yourself in a different culture offers valuable lessons and insights. Additionally, volunteering and making a positive impact in the lives of others is truly a wonderful experience. Ultimately, we are all human and deserve kindness and compassion from one another.<br><em>\u2013 Julissa, SPC Bahamas Dental Study Abroad Program, January 2025<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am grateful to SPC for providing such a wonderful opportunity for students to participate in a study abroad program. Since I started my studies at SPC, I have had numerous chances to be part of something truly meaningful. I had the incredible opportunity to take part in the SPC study abroad program, where I &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/spc-bahamas-a-chance-to-be-part-of-something-truly-meaningful\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">SPC Bahamas: A chance to be part of something truly meaningful.<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1966,"featured_media":23252,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[953,7,24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bahamas-2025","category-study-abroad","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1966"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23251"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23251\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23253,"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23251\/revisions\/23253"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}