SEA Ocean Exploration: The long trip south! Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

This program was definitely academically challenging. With only 12 weeks to cover a semester's worth of material, the courses were fast paced, yet the professors did a fantastic job of being available for extra help or questions. Overall, the material was interesting and varied, with the different courses connecting to each other well.

On-site administration of your program

The admissions team and administration at Sea Semester were clear and approachable.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

On land, the dorm house was very nice, with plenty of room for students. At sea, the ship was our home and treated us well on our voyage.

While the kitchens in the dorms could have used a little updating and restocking (knives, colanders, pans, etc.) we never had any trouble feeding ourselves and accommodating all dietary needs. The food on the ship was delicious!

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The majority of the program was spend on the ship, out of sight of land. But, when we did come ashore in Carriacou and Grenada, I felt that I was knowledgeable about local history and culture.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

On shore, there was always someone on call to take us to the doctor or to the emergency room if we needed it. On the ship, we had several experienced medical staff who dealt with any injuries or illness quickly.

Safety was the primary concern on the ship. If the weather was rough, we had to clip our harness onto the ship at all times, and we had weekly emergency drills. The boat was cleaned every day to prevent sickness from spreading.

I had an incredible experience, and I though my time with SEA was a perfect transition into college life. If I was to do another program, I would do one which spend more time close to shore, not because I did not like the feeling of being along with the ocean, but because I would look for something different.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Food and housing was payed for by SEA.

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• Perhaps if there was more class activity on the islands we visited
• Maybe if we had a weekend totally free on shore to explore the Cape a little bit more

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