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
"I learned about local culture, cuisine, history, and relationship lifestyles with 500+ people! "
ALEXIS S Saint Leo University
" Voyage 129 taught me how to be flexible, open-minded, resilient, and globally aware. I am grateful to have been a part of an incredible program and I recommend it to any college student!"
Halle W University of Nebraska - Lincoln
"That things are different everywhere you go and there's always something new to see, learn, and do. Yes i definitely recommend it to everyone."
A student University of Hartford
"I was exposed to so many new cultures and experiences that I would have never gotten the chance to have if not for SAS. Through immersion, we were able to not only learn about but LIVE the country while we were there."
A student Cottey College
"I learned how different cultures interact and influence each other."
A student University of Hartford
"I gained a perspective on humanity and the world that I never would have otherwise. I met so many unique people and visited places that people only dream about doing in their lives. It was absolutely worthwhile and I loved every minute of it."
Mathew University of Hartford
"It was so worth every penny. I learned more about who I am, what I want to do with my life, and who is important to me."
Darian Perov Washington State University
"Humans are very scary without internet for 4 months. "
Guojun Ao University of Hartford
"I learned to be more independent, I learned how to be a traveler and not tourist, I learned how to communicate inter-culturally, I learned a lot about globalization, I learned to get out of my comfort zone, I learned about 12 different countries and cultures, I learned that the world is truly a great place. "
Abigail Sanchez Texas A&M University - College Station
"I learned a lot about myself. I discovered some of my implicit biases and my comfort zone. My perspective on global issues and even issues within the US really changed. I feel like I am more open-minded, more compassionate, and more understanding now. Absolutely worthwhile."
Allyson Smith University of Akron
"I wish other people could see the world as I do, but I sympathize with the scope of my friends. I wish studying abroad was required. "
A student Texas A&M University - College Station
"I gained a lifetime of memories and friendships from around the world that are constantly inspiring me, motivating me and getting me to be the best I can possibly be. "
A student Washington State University
"My experience abroad was extremely worthwhile. While many people believe that they will find themselves, you learn that that is not true, however, you definitely notice little changes about yourself and what you find important or what you want to do in life. For example, while in these different countries, I made it a goal to vi..."
Demi Arroyo University of Hartford
"Semester at sea made me sea the world from different perspectives. Comparing and contrasting the different places we visit every week added a lot to my experience and my knowledge about the world. It broke many of my stereotypes and I can't tell how grateful I am to have been part of the Fall 2015 voyage. Being isolated from the..."
Pakinam M John Carroll University
"Instead of focusing on learning from one country, I got to understand the comparison of the countries we visited. The concept of the shipboard community has been one of my favorite part of this program. "
Cindy L Valparaiso University
"This trip opened my eyes to parts of the world I never thought I would see, introduced me to many cultures, and connected me with so many incredible people from all over the world."
Nicole C College of Charleston
"I learned about my own privilege and drastic inequalities around the world. It was worthwhile as an introduction to these issues but not enough to fully understand (it might be almost impossible to fully understand)."
A student University of Florida
"SO IMPACTFUL. Get ready to have all your beliefs challenged and to question your role in the wider world. "
Jacob H Elmhurst University
"My time with Semester at Sea was the most incredible thing I have ever done - I made the best friends I have ever had, saw the most beautiful, unknown places, fell in the love with the most unexpected countries, realized that people are people and love is love no matter where you are in the world, have a never ending itch to kee..."
Niki T Vanguard University of Southern California
"I gained many things from my semester at sea but what I learned that I think will stick with me is how universal this world is. It was amazing to see how easy it was too connect with people from other cultures. I have gained more of a want to learn about the different cultures and communities that make up our world and I am inte..."
Yarden A Indiana University - Bloomington
"My experience was absolutely worth while. I learned a lot about education systems around the world that I keep in mind while training to become a teacher in the US. I also learned many insights about lots of different countries and was able to learn how different places interact. I also learned a ton from listening to my peers s..."
Jade M University of Maine - Orono
"What I gained can't even be put into words. I gained confidence in myself, the best relationships I've every had, a love of the world around me, and so much more."
cami h Saint Louis University
"Friends and experiences that last a lifetime! "
koniszko Arizona State University
"I gained exposure to the world"
A student None
"Different cultures"
Angela m CUNY - Hunter College
