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Preparing for Autumn Term
Summer Reading Assignment
Each summer, incoming students are assigned a book to read. This summer's book is Sonia Nazario's Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother.
Enrique's Journey is an unforgettable tale of a Honduran boy who prevails on a perilous journey to find his mother, who had left him 11 years earlier to find work in the U.S. The book opens your eyes to the human tragedies surrounding immigration, while showing the complexities of the issue.
Eckerd College is pleased to announce that both Sonia Nazario and Enrique's mother, Lourdes Flores, will speak at our campus on Thursday evening, September 11, 2014. We invite you to join us for this special event, brought to Eckerd by the Class of 1968 Distinguished Visiting Scholar Endowment.
Back-to-School Shopping
If you prefer to purchase residence supplies such as bedding, towels, toiletries and desk supplies after your arrival, there will be plenty of time to do so. Some nearby options include:
CVS/Pharmacy (.6 miles)
3501 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, 727-864-1546
Walmart (2.4 miles)
3501 34th Street South, St. Petersburg, 727-906-4647
Target (11.8 miles)
4450 Park Street North, St. Petersburg, 727-548-0400
Bed Bath & Beyond (8.2 miles)
Crosswind Center, 2060 66th Street North, St. Petersburg,
727-384-3131
Helpful Links for New Students
The First Semester...What Will I Need?
Frequently Asked Questions About Housing
MicroFridge Rentals
Personal Property Insurance
Linen Program (sheets, towels, blankets, etc.)
Hotel Information
Whether you're in St. Petersburg to drop your child off at Eckerd for the first time or in town just for a quick visit, you have plenty of options for local hotel accommodations. Some locations provide a discount for Eckerd visitors if you ask for the Eckerd College discount.
Winter Term 2015
On or about August 15, the Office of International Education will post online a list of 2015 Winter Term destinations along with program and scholarship applications. If your student is interested in a Winter Term learning experience, please be certain s/he has a passport that will remain valid through August 1, 2015. Program and scholarship applications will be accepted beginning September 1, 2014. If your student is extremely interested in a specific trip, we recommend s/he contact the trip's faculty leader prior to submitting his or her application.
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