Mission and Core Values

Mission

Semester at Sea's mission is to educate individuals for leadership, service, and success in shaping our interdependent world. We are committed to providing profoundly transformative study-abroad experiences that emphasize global exchange and awareness. We will continue to make a positive world impact by developing leaders who have the knowledge and perspective necessary to promote greater understanding of all peoples and all cultures.

Core Values

We, the Institute for Shipboard Education, place high value on:

• INTEGRITY, and the commitment to uphold the principles of honesty, sincerity, and trust;
• HEALTH AND SAFETY, as a top priority for all programs and all facilities;
• The HISTORY, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND MISSION of Semester at Sea as sources of inspiration for our work;
• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, which gives rise to transformative awareness and profound learning experiences;
• OUR CONSTITUENTS, whom we aim to serve well;
• INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE and GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING;
• DIVERSITY within our organization and our shipboard community;
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE through continued learning, innovative strategies, transparent communication, and adaptability;
• TEAMWORK and collaboration among our leadership and staff.