Semester at Sea: Literally the Best Trip of Your Life! Past Review
By William C (Business Administration/ Spanish, Trinity University) for
Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
Yes, it changed my perspective on the world, and now I put America in a completely different context within the world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The best experience of my life. Teaching methods was the almost the same exact as any university. However, it was unique because we basically had to go on 2 field trips in the country for each class. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
We all lived on the boat together so they were very accessible. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We lived in cabins on the ship and it was amazing. We had a cabin steward who cleaned the rooms almost every day. |
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They food was mediocre. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The ship had many non academic activities and they were really fun. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
They were very cautious and prepared us for every port very well. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent around $5000 in outside expenses for the entire semester. I spent a different amount of money in each port. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget a ton of money because there are a TON of hidden expenses. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it. Any student would benefit from it at least the ones that like to travel. |
