A recent article describes the cost of the Semester at Sea experience relative to the value and benefits. The article is a must read for prospective students and families who want to learn more about making the program work for every budget. Read the article on the College Jolt website. Learn more about SAS financial aid and scholarships on our ISE scholarships web page.

November 7, 2008: The Institute for Shipboard Education is deeply saddened to report that Semester at Sea participant Kurt Leswing, 21, was tragically struck and killed by a motor vehicle early this morning while traveling in Hong Kong. Reports by local Hong Kong authorities indicate the driver of the vehicle that struck Kurt was driving while intoxicated. The driver was arrested at the scene. {More»}

Current Voyage participants recently explored cultural life in Viet Nam through a home stay on the Mekong River Delta. Through this slideshow with audio, observe as participants are explosed to this unique southern Viet Nam region, enjoy a home stay in a stilt house, and visit a bustling floating river market.

Semester at Sea apologizes to all who may have tried to access the SAS website within the last 48 hours. Due to a technical glitch, the site was temporarily inaccessible during a host server upgrade. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.

U.Va. Grounds: Close to 90 runners and walkers gathered at Newcomb Hall on Grounds Sunday to participate in Semester at Sea's first-annual 5k race. All proceeds benefitted Habitat for Humanity and Nothing But Nets charities. See the final race results.

Home stays with local families are one of the many cross-cultural engagements provided by Semester at Sea. In this slideshow with audio, be part of the learning experience as Semester at Sea faculty, families, and students get a sense for daily life, culture, and people in Penang, Malaysia.

Semester at Sea participants on the current voyage experience the "Art of Living" program in Chennai, India in this audio slideshow. The three-day academic fieldtrip included an exploration of the 1,200-year-old Mamallapuram temple and the opportunity to discuss Indian society, culture, history, and religion with host nationals. A Semester at Sea professor remarks on his experiences.

Watch Semester at Sea fall participants volunteer with Habitat for Humanity as part of a service project in South Africa. This audio slideshow captures images from Khayelitsha, a large township outside of Cape Town, where many new schools and homes are being built. Listen to participants remark on the opportunity to participate in service projects and cross-cultural engagements on Semester at Sea.

Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu paid an unexpected visit to the Fall 2008 voyage on Wednesday while the ship was docked in Cape Town, South Africa. The 1984 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient addressed the community on topics including global climate change, war, and U.S. politics. The Archbishop has been a friend of the Semester at Sea program since 1992, sailing on the entire Spring 2007 voyage as Distinguished Lecturer in Residence.