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Co-Curricular Activities

Just like on a land-based campus, Semester at Sea offers activities and enrichment opportunities. Long-standing SAS organizations include:

  • Students of Service: Facilitates a donation project that provides in-country organizations such as schools, orphanages other groups with books, clothing and other items that have been collected. The club also organizes charitable events to raise money for organizations in the countries visited.
  • Student Ambassadors: Performs diplomatic services in port, at press conferences during Open Houses onboard ship, and at other civic and social affairs.
  • Community Colleges: Optional seminars lead by members of the shipboard community for shared learning and enrichment.
  • Other Activities: Additional clubs and activities include: drama club, website team, student programming committee, and the yearbook.