Makayla arrives in Rome for a semester abroad. Learning about a new culture with limited language skills and tired from travel has been an adjustment.

Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. The most common reason students don’t study abroad is finances. Even though SBCC Study Abroad Programs can be more than 50% cheaper than programs offered at 4-year institutions, coming up with the money to pay for the program can still be challenging. The good news is that students can use FAFSA, the CA or SBCC Promise and SBCC scholarships towards paying for the program. There are also many other scholarships available (visi

The group moved on from London to Paris and Savannah is exploring, enjoying and appreciating the European lifestyle, art and culture.

It has been three weeks since beginning this trip to London and every day I am faced with both amazing changes and challenges of this still unfamiliar world surrounding me. To my surprise the city of London is quite literally the largest city I have ever encountered.

SBCC Natural History professor Matt Kay is sharing his favorite destination with us. Hint: Flamingos like to hang out there.