Semester at Sea
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Semester at Sea is a program provider offering 1 abroad program. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Gap Year abroad programs in 10 countries such as Malaysia, France, Ghana, and India.
Semester at Sea is a multi-country study abroad program open to students of all majors emphasizing comparative academic examination, hands-on field experiences, and meaningful engagement in the global community. A wide variety of coursework from 20-25 disciplines is integrated with relevant field experiences in up to a dozen countries allowing for a comparative study abroad experience that is truly global. The University of Virginia is the program's academic sponsor. Students from all over the United States and the world participate on Semester at Sea; credit earned is transferable to the students' home colleges and universities.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.semesteratsea.org/.
Study Abroad with Semester at Sea
"totally worth it, I learned I need to be more adventurous "
Anne B SUNY - Albany
"learned how to be a global citizen and adapt to cultures. Everybody should do it."
A student Western Washington University
"Everything. I learned so much from people on the ship, from people in other countries, my eyes were opened so wide, I learned so much about so many different cultures, I'm more open minded. It was the most worthwhile experience I've ever done. I wish everyone could experience Semester at Sea and I wish I could do it again so bad..."
Kathryn K Ithaca College
"Was able to see the world...how many people really get to say that?"
nick h University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
"Seeing all of these amazing places is truly unbelievable. I have a better perspective of my position in the world."
A student Pace University
"Absolutely. I wish I could go back and do it all over again. I learned that the world is a much bigger and smaller place all at the same time. This program made me realize that my life dream of traveling the world is possible and we are all more inter-connected than we think. It also made me realize that while I may spend a week..."
A student Trinity University
"I learned to travel better independently as well as how to better communicate with locals in foreign places. The experience has inspired me to travel more, particularly to non-western places. It has not influenced my academic interests or my future career other than the fact that I now may want to take a few years off of working..."
William L University of California - Riverside
"Learned an enormous amount about the world through sheer EXPERIENCE. In four months I was able to go around the world, and learned an enormous amount about topics that I came home and continued seeking knowledge about. Studying abroad was only the beginning ... "
A A University of California - Riverside
"yes. I look at the world completely different and it was the most valuable experience of my life"
Jack M Providence College
"i am more outgoing, speak up for myself, assertive and aware of the things going on around me."
Tori W University of Hartford
"Um...was it ever! I now want to travel all around the world and continue my learning experience. And they have also made me want to partake in making a difference in this world!"
Aubree L Point Loma Nazarene University
"YES YES YES!!! I feel more open to the possibility of living abroad and starting a career somewhere other than the US. I feel more empathetic and flexible. I do not need every second of my life planned out and I know that no matter what life brings me I can handle it. Life is complex and I am ready to take on everything...the go..."
Diana C Trinity University
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Patrick M Western Washington University
"Semester at Sea gave me a good preview of many different countries. It gave me a more educated idea of where I would want to travel back to as well as what I would want to do at these places."
Meghan H Providence College
"I learned how much I love all countries in the world! I thought I would like the countries that I was going to but I didn't think I would love them and want to go back but I was wrong. I want to go back to every country I went to and do all the things I didn't have enough time to do! I also learned how unimpressed I am with co..."
Hannah S Trinity University
"Yes, it changed my perspective on the world, and now I put America in a completely different context within the world. "
William C Trinity University
"I became more comfortable with myself. I feel like I am able to handle myself in any type of situation because I found myself in some strange places while traveling. I understand the similarities among all of the people in our world. I was frequently shocked by the compassion of people in seemingly every country I went. My exper..."
Nathan H Providence College
"I definitely grew as a person and I learned more about what I want to do in the future. I learned to be more flexible and about so many different cultures around the world. I've definitely become more aware of the world around me and I have more concrete goals for my future."
Jena D Trinity University
"ABSOLUTELY. It has changed the course of my life. I now have several new goals I didn't even consider before and I have solidified my decisions for my professional life now as well...all because of Semester at Sea. "
Savannah A Trinity University
"I gained so much more knowledge of other cultures in a fun, safe environment. "
Hannah R Western Washington University
"Absolutely. I learned so much about myself and about the world. I will be traveling abroad for sure and have already started applying to the Peace Corps."
Michael Y Trinity University
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Brenna B Indiana University of Pennsylvania
"Semester at sea challenged my worldview by exposing me, first hand, to the realities of the world. It changed my future by givening me an interest in international affairs and making me consider a minor in international studies. It changed my perspective to be more aware of my personal impact on the planet and to be more consci..."
Nick P Western Washington University
"my experience on Semester at Sea has shaped my entire life. The adventure of being a world traveller and learning so much about so many other countries, cultures, and people spawned an unquenchable thirst for more in my life. When the voyage ended, my life voyage began. When I graduated college, I moved 3000 miles away, acros..."
Heather K Whitman College
"Yes, worth every penny and all the hard work it took to get their!! At first it may seem like its not possible , but with careful planning and perseverance it is doable. "
Maury L University of California - Riverside
