Student Stories & Mentors

🌍 Imagine living on a ship with 500 new friends, no endless scrolling, and nothing but real conversations, sunsets, and adventures. That’s what Semester at Sea felt like. The community that made every moment unforgettable. 🌊

#SemesterAtSea #StudyAbroad #WorldOdyssey #TravelTogether

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🌊 Waking up to endless ocean views, doing sunrise yoga on deck, and falling asleep to the sound of waves—life on the World Odyssey was unlike anything else.

#SemesterAtSea #StudyAbroad #GlobalClassroom #WorldOdyssey

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Life on the World Odyssey is unforgettable. From breathtaking sunsets on the top deck to watching the sun rise over Mauritius, every moment felt magical.✨ #SemesterAtSea #StudyAbroad #Travel #WorldOdyssey

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Sail the world with Semester at Sea this Fall 2026! 🌊

Visit 11 incredible countries, live and learn aboard a floating campus, and earn a $250 shipboard credit to use on field programs, spa treatments, laundry service, the ship store, and more!

Must apply by December 1, 2025 and deposit by January 1, 2026
to qualify for the $250 Shipboard Credit

Adventure awaits—are you ready to set sail?
https://www.semesteratsea.org/voyages/fall-2026/

#SemesterAtSea #StudyAbroad #TravelTheWorld #GapYear #Fall2026 #CollegeTravel #ShipLife

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Meet Paul—4 voyages, 3 ships, 3 decades with Semester at Sea as a Lifelong Learner. Because learning doesn’t stop when the classroom ends.
#SemesterAtSea #LifelongLearner

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What starts as a voyage becomes something much deeper.
For Lindy Howell and two student voyagers, Semester at Sea’s Extended Family Program turned chance pairings into lasting bonds. Through the Extended Family Program, they didn’t just sail the world — they built family across generations, backgrounds, and life stages.

Learn more about our upcoming voyages and how you can join a future Semester at Sea journey: https://www.semesteratsea.org/voyages/

🌍 About Semester at Sea:
Semester at Sea is a study abroad program that brings students, faculty, and lifelong learners together on a shipboard campus that sails the world. With a focus on comparative learning and global citizenship, voyagers earn academic credit while traveling to multiple countries across several continents.

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Lindy Howell joined Semester at Sea not just for the adventure — but to create lifelong memories with her entire family. As a participant in the Lifelong Learning program, Lindy traveled the world aboard the MV World Odyssey while bonding with fellow voyagers of all ages, including her husband and children. In this heartwarming story, Lindy shares how Semester at Sea became a unique opportunity for intergenerational connection, global exploration, and personal growth.

Explore the world. Expand your horizons. Sail as a Lifelong Learner.

Learn more about our upcoming voyages and how you can join a future Semester at Sea journey: https://www.semesteratsea.org/voyages/

🌍 About Semester at Sea:
Semester at Sea is a study abroad program that brings students, faculty, and lifelong learners together on a shipboard campus that sails the world. With a focus on comparative learning and global citizenship, voyagers earn academic credit while traveling to multiple countries across several continents.

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What happens when you trade a traditional classroom for a ship sailing the world? 🌍

In this video, students and educators share how Semester at Sea became a life-changing gap year experience—shaping their perspectives, confidence, and purpose. From global education to personal discovery, learn why stepping off the beaten path might be the best decision you’ll ever make.

Whether you're considering a gap year, looking for a study abroad program, or just curious about what it’s like to live and learn at sea—this is your sign to take the leap.

Ready to start your own global adventure?

Learn more about our gap year program: https://www.semesteratsea.org/admissions/gap-year/

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Welcome aboard Semester at Sea — the world’s most unique study abroad program. In just one semester, you'll explore 10+ countries, earn college credits, and experience an education that goes far beyond the classroom.

Ready to start your own global adventure?

Learn more about our upcoming voyages and how you can join a future Semester at Sea journey: https://www.semesteratsea.org/voyages/

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🌍 About Semester at Sea:
Semester at Sea is a study abroad program that brings students, faculty, and lifelong learners together on a shipboard campus that sails the world. With a focus on comparative learning and global citizenship, voyagers earn academic credit while traveling to multiple countries across several continents.

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