Our partnership with St. Petersburg College affords our students unique opportunities and added academic benefits, including the opportunity to study abroad. Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Scholarships and other ways to fund a study abroad program are available. Students can earn college credit while exploring other cultures around the globe.
This year’s trip will take place during spring break (March 15-23, 2025) and is open and accepting applications! The first 20 students (we have 5 enrolled already) will receive a $750 scholarship. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS OCTOBER 1, 2024.
Students are welcome to call the International Studies office at 727-341-4735 or email us at studyabroad@spcollege.edu with questions.
Course Dates: January 17 – May 12, 2025
Travel Dates: March 15 – 23, 2025
This program is open to High School students currently in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades (excludes seniors graduating in 2024) in SPC’s dual enrollment, early college and Collegiate High Schools programs.
Join SPC faculty for an amazing and educational program to Spain and Portugal.
We will take a tour of the age-Old Islamic Alfama district of Lisbon, which included 16th century aristocratic palaces and churches. We will visit the Chapel of Bones, a 16th century place of worship decorated with bones and skulls.
Explore amazing sites like the Prado, Madrid’s famed art museum where you can behold Velázquez’s Las Meninas and Goya’s paired canvases.
Available courses – Students must enroll in at least one course from the list below. If desired, students may enroll in both courses, for a total of 4 credits. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.
Professor: Earl Fratus
- INR 2002H – International Relations, Honors- 3 credits
Professor: Kelly Rich
- IDH 2634H – Service Learning, Honors – 1 credit