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, believe in:

• INTEGRITY that upholds the principles of honesty, sincerity, and trust
• HEALTH AND SAFETY as a top priority for all programs
• OUR HISTORY, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND STRENGTH as sources of inspiration
• TRANSFORMATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL through academic excellence and profound learning experiences
• Providing a HIGH LEVEL OF SUPPORT to our constituents
• The value of INTERCULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE AND DIVERSITY
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE through ongoing learning, innovative strategies, communication and adaptability
• LEADERSHIP THROUGH TEAMWORK and collaboration