Program Benefits
Enhancing undergraduate education with a semester abroad is a growing trend. Roughly 200,000 U.S. undergraduates study abroad each year, and legislation in the U.S. Congress aims to increase that number to 1 million over the next 10 years.
Studying abroad complements your son or daughter's education, allows him/her to experience other cultures, introduces him/her to new academic counterparts and friends, and often leads to a personal transformation.
Read research findings about the benefits of study abroad. Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad.
Semester at Sea Results in Tangible Benefits:
- Development of world travel skills
- Interpersonal development
- Cognitive-intellectual development
- Motivational-vocational development
- Identity development
- Intercultural development
- Moral development
Academic Benefits
Semester at Sea is sponsored by the University of Virginia, one of the nation's most prestigious institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing leaders who are well-prepared to help shape the future of the nation. Learn more about the University of Virginia.
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Personal Benefits
Many participants recall Semester at Sea as the impetus for something else: an inspiration for future travels, a new career path, a stint in the Peace Corps, focused graduate work, or just a new-found perspective on the world we share. Whatever the case, after your son or daughter's voyage with Semester at Sea, you will a notice a change.
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Career Benefits
A global perspective is a critical asset in an increasingly global marketplace. Potential employers in any field will be impressed by skills that candidates have cultivated overseas.
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Other Benefits
A decision to spend an academic term abroad with Semester at Sea will lead to additional intangible benefits.
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