Sea Education Association
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Sea Education Association is a program provider offering 4 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Gap Year, and Research abroad programs in 6 countries such as Fiji, French Polynesia, New Zealand, and United States.
Sea Education Association (SEA) is the leading off-campus environmental studies program focused on the ocean. Since 1971, we've educated more that 8,500 undergraduates on shore in Woods Hole and aboard out sailing research vessels at sea.
We develop ocean scholars, stewards and leaders: people who are passionate about making a difference. We're dedicated to empowering students with life-changing sea voyages of scientific and cultural discovery, academic rigor, and personal growth.
Our interdisciplinary semester and summer programs combine elements of oceanography, maritime history & culture, environmental studies, public policy, and resource management to allow students to approach study of the oceans from a variety of perspectives.
Each of our programs begins with academic coursework on SEA's campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts and continues with an open ocean voyage aboard one of our sailing research vessels. Our summer programs vary from five to eight weeks in length with shore components in Woods Hole or abroad. While at sea, all students engage in independent research while participating as active members of the ship's crew.
Study Abroad with Sea Education Association
"I learned how to be adaptable."
A student Middlebury College
"Really cool experience, but I've already done programs like this (Outward Bound) and wish I had done something a little more free form. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained immense knowledge in a multitude of fields- from nautical studies to culture, geology, biology, etc. I gained so much perspective about myself and about my place in the world."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to dive into environmental communication (the field I want to pursue after college); SEA's leadership education is spectacular; and I learned how to sail. Nothing compares to climbing out on the bow while we're crashing up and down on eight-foot waves."
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. Gained knowledge about sailing, the ocean, and how to do lots of scientific procedures for research "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much, how to lead, how to sail, working in close quarters with different people and as a seamless team, as well as how to make decisions in unique situations. Also the science experience was really helpful in determining what I want to do after college "
A student Wellesley College
"You learn a lot about yourself and adapting to your surroundings. It was definitely worthwhile as long as you don’t mind being outside of your comfort zone. "
Alex Merkle-Raymond Northeastern University
"I learned a lot about how to deal with challenging people. While it was difficult, I think I'm a more tolerant and understanding person because of it. Yes, it was worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Living with 15 other students on a ship is not easy when you have to be with them 24/7. But it has also created these amazing bonds between us. The experience made me evaluate myself like never before. "
Yage Wang Brandeis University
"Learned field research skills, discovered that I love working on a research vessel, learned navigation and sailing skills, found that I enjoy living in close quarters in a small community, and learned about the science and policy behind marine conservation in the most hands-on way possible. "
Helena M Wellesley College
"I gained practical knowledge and skills relating to marine spatial planning, scientific research, connected with incredible leaders in oceanography and marine policy, and made some of the greatest friends I have every made. "
Hannah F Colorado College
"I gained some incredibly useful sailing techniques and science techniques.It was definatley worthwhile."
Torey B University of Maine at Orono
"Ocean governance and conservation"
Jody D St. George’s University
"Being at SEA was learning who I was and discovering who I wanted to be. Through a challenging curriculum, emotional epiphanies, and physical trials shared alongside 30 other people, I was transformed. I went in a caterpillar and emerged an intricate self-assured, and unique person."
Erika C University of Wisconsin - Madison
"So worthwhile! I learned so much and met a bunch of amazing people."
A student Middlebury College
