SAS Voyage Blog
Temples and Shrines of Nara, Japan
Experiencing significant cultural and historic sites should be a part of any visit to unfamiliar territory. And for many Semester at Sea voyagers, setting foot in Japan is their first experience in a foreign land. While many chose to explore this country on their own, others opted to take advantage of Semester at Sea guided field programs that combine the opportunity to see significant sights and learn of the history from an experienced guide. The trip to Nara provided such an opportunity to 38 voyagers.
Asia Day
Asia Day
[February 8, 2010] In the 10 days, since leaving Hawai'i, Semester at Sea voyagers have readjusted to the routine of days at sea. Up for breakfast, A Day and B Day classes, lunch, afternoon classes, dinner, Explorer Seminars, homework and hanging out with
friends,
But today, we broke that routine as we celebrated Asia Day – a chance to learn about the history, culture of the three Asian countries we will be visiting during the next three weeks. Our fellow shipmates – students, faculty and staff - presented 25 separate seminars designed to inform, enlighten and provide useful advice for our upcoming travels in Japan, China, and Vietnam.
Hawaiian Indigenous Schools
During the recent port stay in Honolulu, a group of Semester at Sea students visited schools that serve indigenous students on the island of Oahu. Chelsea Fuller, a journalism major at the University of Florida, shares her impressions.