Past Recipients
Semester at Sea/Diversity Abroad Scholarships: Fall 2009 Recipients
 Jennifer CarcamoHometown: West Hills, CAHome University: UCLA Major: Global Studies, Spanish, Latin American Studies Year In School: Second Year |
 Maria Matamoros CastilloHometown: Tegucigalpa, HondurasHome University: Trinity University Major: Political Science Year In School: Third Year video essay |
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 Louis Lorenzo ChambersHometown: Suburban Washington D.CsHome University: Morehouse College Major: Business Maketing/Leadership Year In School: Junior video essay |
 Khamani FoxHometown: St, David's, BermudaHome University: Bermuda College Major: Biological Science Year In School: Junior |
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 Camila GarciaHometown: Medellin, ColombiaHome University: Escuela de Ingenieria de Antioquia Major: Management Engineering Year In School: Fourth Year |
 Nikola IgnjatovicHometown: Belgrade, SerbiaHome University: Westminster College, MO Major: Philosophy & Religion Year In School: Junior |
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 Marcus JamisonHometown: Phoenix, AZHome University: Stanford University Major: Urban Studies Year In School: Second Year video essay |
 Tina LeHometown: Rochester, NYHome University: University of Pittsburgh Major: Health Sciences Year In School: Third Year |
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 Lily PakHometown: San Jose, CaliforniaHome University: University of Hartford Major: Double Major in Marketing & Management Year In School: Freshman video essay |
 Stephanie RamosHometown: Orange, CaliforniaHome University: University of California, Irvine Major: International Studies Year In School: Second Year |
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 Erica ReyesHometown: Nipomo, CAHome University: UC Santa Cruz Major: Sociology Year In School: Fourth Year |
 Terrance D. SmithHometown: San Juan, Puerto RicoHome University: Syracuse University: College of Visual & Performing Arts Major: Communication & Rhetorical Studies Year In School: Third Year video essay |
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 Christine SouffrantHometown: Jamaica, Queens / Port au Prince, HaitiHome University: Dartmouth College Major: English Major/ Public Policy Minor Year In School: Junior |
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Semester at Sea/Diversity Abroad Scholarships: Summer 2009 Recipients
 Jessica BinghamHometown: Angel Fire, New MexicoHome University: Brigham Young University Major: Photography Year In School: Third Year video essay Follow Jessica's blog |
 Jenny BouatayHometown: Fullerton, CaliforniaHome University: Stephens College Major: Fashion Marketing and Management & Mass Media Year In School: Second Year Follow Jenny's blog |
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 Samantha BrownHometown: Ft. Knox, KentuckyHome University: University of Kentucky Major: Communications & International Studies Year In School: Third Year Follow Samantha's blog |
 Kyla BryantHometown: Harlem, New YorkHome University: Norfolk State University Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management Year In School: Third Year |
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 Jinyi ChenHometown: Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaHome University: University of Virginia Major: Economics Year In School: 2nd Year |
 Nexus CookHometown: North Plainfield, New JerseyHome University: Temple University Major: Psychology Year In School: Fourth Year video essay Follow Nexus's blog |
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 Ronalie De AlwisHometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka / New OrleansHome University: Seattle University Major: Marketing Year In School: Fourth Year Follow Ronalie's blog |
 Triana FrancoisHometown: Hollis, New YorkHome University: Fashion Institute of Technology Major: Advertising and Marketing Communications Year In School: Fourth Year video essay |
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 Jessica GibsonHometown: Baltimore, MarylandHome University: Drexel University Major: Film Studies Year In School: Third Year |
 Jordan HoskinHometown: Chicago, IllinoisHome University: Southern Illinois University Major: International Marketing Year In School: Second Year |
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 Jacqueline IvyHometown: Indianapolis, IndianaHome University: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Major: Anthropology Year In School: Fourth Year video essay Follow Jacqueline's blog |
 Timothy JonesHometown: New Haven, ConnecticutHome University: Morehouse College Major: English and Philosophy double major Year In School: First Year video essay |
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 Lian LawHometown: Seneca Falls, New YorkHome University: University of Rochester Major: Undecided Year In School: First Year video essay Follow Lian's blog |
 Francisco MartinezHometown: South Jordan, UtahHome University: Stanford Major: Human Biology Year In School: First Year video essay |
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Hometown: Manila, Philippines |
 Jennifer PaigeHometown: Florence, South CarolinaHome University: Winston-Salem State University Major: Biology Year In School: Third Year video essay Follow Jennifer's blog |
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 Lauren PerwasHometown: Mahwah, New JerseyHome University: University of Pittsburgh Major: Neuroscience, Biological Sciences, and Anthropology Year In School: Second Year |
 Danilo RodriguezHometown: South Bend, IndianaHome University: Indiana University Major: Tourism Management Minor: Park & Recreation Administration Year In School: Fourth Year video essay Follow Danilo's blog |
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 Ashley SewellHometown: Oakland, CaliforniaHome University: San Jose State Universty Major: Behavioral Science/ Psychology Year In School: Third Year video essay |
 Samantha SnellingHometown: Golden, ColoradoHome University: Colorado State University Major: Liberal Arts Minor: Business, Sociology and Media Studies Year In School: Second Year Follow Samantha's blog |
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 Kathryn WojdynskiHometown: San Francisco, CaliforniaHome University: San Francisco State University Major: Political Science Year In School: First Year video essay Follow Kathryn's blog |
 Samantha WojdynskiHometown: Fallbrook, CaliforniaHome University: University of California, San Diego Major: Communication Major, Dance Minor Year In School: Third Year video essay Follow Samantha's blog |
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Semester at Sea/Diversity Abroad Scholarships: Fall 2008 Recipients
 Kadir BarrySeniorBusiness major Morehouse College Hometown: Silver Spring, MD |
This experience so far has been absolutely amazing! I'm still in shock that I'm actually traveling around the WORLD. I've already gained so many new experiences. It's my first time being on a ship, so I really didn't know what to expect. It surprised me how well maintained the ship is, and how much they have to offer. I worked out in the gym, played basketball, and went to pool--all on the ship. So far, this experience has surpassed my expectations and has been an adventure. This is the first time in my life where I am attending school and living in a setting where I'm a minority, so I was a little skeptical of how I would adapt to such a new environment, but I love everything about it. Everyone is really friendly, open, and easy to talk with. I've made a lot of friends and I can't wait to see where this adventure takes me. Read more on Kadir's blog. |
 Cynthia PompaSophomoreEconomics major St. Mary's University (CA) Hometown: El Paso, TX |
When I was admitted to Semester at Sea I had no clue about how I was going to finance this trip, all I knew was I was going to sail around the world for the best learning experience of my life. Being able to apply these funds means being able to complete a dream, a dream of learning and experiencing the situation of people in developing countries. I believe no person should live with injustice, poverty, or suffering. The only way we can solve such problems is to experience and observe them firsthand. This voyage means opening my mind to the millions of human beings in other countries. It means experiencing their lives to learn from them, to learn how they give meaning to their lives, to understand their points of view, and their issues so that one day I can dedicate my life to improve their lives. After this voyage I will no longer be part of the ignorance nor to the indifference to another person's suffering, because now they will be part of my life not only part of the world. Read more on Cynthia's blog. |
 Aja MuldrowSeniorPsychology major Georgia State University Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA |
Words cannot describe how much spending my fall 08 SEMESTER AT SEA really means to me! I am a graduating senior from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA and I felt this was my last chance to do something that would set me apart from the multitude of other college undergrads. This voyage is going to serve as one of my greatest accomplishments, however, receiving the diversity scholarship and being one of the FIRST scholars to initiate the diversity program is MONUMENTAL. Not only will I be able to assist with laying the foundation for what I hope to be a lasting legacy of "non-traditional SASers" but this program has so much potential to reach out to students like myself who would never even Dare to Dream about embarking on a journey such as this. The opportunity to participate in such a groundbreaking program is something that I, as a young black woman, hold very dear to my heart. I look forward to studying on Semester at Sea. Read more on Aja's blog. |
