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Sharing Fall 2017 Voyager reflections, 200 days after disembarkation
Times flies aboard the MV World Odyssey. Exploring in-country, attending classes while at sea, studying for finals, and training for Sea Olympics — 106 days go by awfully quickly, and before […]
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Fall 2018 Professor Preview: Dr. Nan Sussman
Semester at Sea — from life on the MV World Odyssey, to language barriers, to the kind of food voyagers eat in-country — is about encountering the new, the unfamiliar, […]
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Reuniting in South Africa with Semester at Sea Parent Trip
Every parent of a Semester at Sea voyager knows the mix of emotions that comes with seeing their child off during embarkation, wondering how they’ll change and grow during their […]
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Sustainability at sea this World Oceans Day
This World Oceans Day—Friday, June 8—Semester at Sea is thrilled to announce a new initiative focused on environmental health, sustainability, and education, made possible by the generous support of […]
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In Memory of Dr. Milt Waldron
Dr. Milt Waldron, a beloved member of the Semester at Sea family, passed away Tuesday night, surrounded by family and close friends. Dr. Waldron has been involved with the program […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Author Matthew Iden
Spending a semester sailing around the globe doesn’t just influence how students study and see the world; it also has a major impact on the career choices of voyagers after […]
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Spring 2018 End of Voyage Video
Take a moment to appreciate the Spring 2018 End of Voyage Video, featuring a portion UWC Maastricht student Joelle Powe’s heart-warming and moving convocation speech. A full transcript of Powe’s […]
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Professor Patricia Zapf finds adventure teaching at sea
Pink hair, hockey player and triathlon runner – three characteristics you probably wouldn’t expect from a professional forensic psychologist. But cool hair and athletic ability aren’t the only surprising parts […]
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Spring 2018 Voyager reflects on Semester at Sea
Like all great endings, my semester around the world comes to a close with the promise of a new beginning. As I prepare to journey home in just two short […]
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Southern Connecticut student shares her experience in Vicarious Voyage program
For every Semester at Sea Voyager, the urge to share the experience of traveling the world with friends, family, and loved ones is powerful. As the Fall 2017 Voyage came […]
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Spring 2018 Disembarks in Portugal
Disembarkation — the day all voyagers dread, when bags are packed, goodbyes are made, tears are shed, and cell phone service starts to work again. After diverting to Lisbon, Portugal […]
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Spring 2018 Disembarkation Diversion
Due to an approaching weather system in the North Atlantic, safety compels us to make another change to the Spring 2018 voyage itinerary. This large storm effectively blocks the ship’s […]
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Traveling the world brings Derezin family closer together
When lifelong learner Mike Derezin first embarked on Semester at Sea, he was in his 20s. Now, many years later, he is proud and excited to have made the journey […]
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Voyagers find ways to give back to community in Ghana
Many of Semester at Sea’s programs in Ghana focused on connecting with locals and students did just that. Between homestays and service visits to local social enterprises, voyagers took the […]
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Ghanaian goat becomes Semester at Sea’s first ship pet
Students brought a new friend on board today, and it wasn’t exactly on the visitor’s list. After spending a day at the beach, a group of voyagers bonded with a […]
