Diversity & Inclusion In-Country
Underrepresented voyagers from varied backgrounds (Race/Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality, Religion, Disabilities) may experience more challenges than others in certain ports of call. The shipboard leadership team makes every effort to help inform and empower participants from underrepresented backgrounds prior to arriving in a new port of call. However, experiences will vary for each individual, and while some participants may have a challenging experience in one port, another student of a similar background may have an overwhelmingly positive experience.
If participants have any negative and/or overwhelming experiences in port, we encourage communication with Resident Directors, involvement in post-port reflections, and/or scheduling an appointment with the shipboard mental health center to help address your concerns.
Voyager Roundtables
Diversity Abroad Alumni Stories
- An Amazing Voyage with Semester At Sea
- Seeing as Much as Possible on Semester at Sea
- Reflections On My Semester at Sea & Study Abroad Experience
- From Apprehension to Life Changing with K’Yanna wesley
- Discovering Myself
- Widening Viewpoints through Global Education
- Finding Community While Studying Abroad
Identity Specific Stories & Resources
Below are some resources we’ve collected to support students preparing for an upcoming Semester at Sea voyage. Some of the referenced links are stories directly form SAS voyagers, while others reference general travel/study abroad experiences and resources.
Race, Ethnicity, & Nationality
SAS Voyager Voices
- Black on Semester at Sea
- Fall 2018 Voyager Simona Radeva reflects on the international shipboard community
- Fall 2017 International Voyager Follows Dream to Set Sail
- Scholarship recipient Maureen Ocholla encourages diversity
- SEMESTER AT SEA: 73 Questions with BSU
- Building Community with Black Student Union
- On-ship affinity groups foster community and diversity
Resources
LGBTQIA++ and Gender Identity
Resources
- LGBT Study Abroad Guide (not necessarily to use…the structure is nice if in the future we could create resources something similar to these but more tailored to our students)
- Sexual Orientation Laws in the World [ILGA]
- Know An LGBTQ Student Itching To Study Abroad? Here Are Some Things To Think About
- LGBTI Travelers [US Dept. of State]
- Resources for LGBTQ+ Study Abroad Students [NAFSA Rainbow Sig]
- 40 Safety Tips for LGBT Travelers
Disability Support
SAS Voyager Voices
Resources
Dietary Accomodations
First Generation
SAS Voyager Voices
Religion & Spirituality
SAS Voyager Voices
- KAHAL Abroad – Jewish Life at Sea – KAHAL is proud to partner with Semester at Sea in supporting Jewish life throughout each port. KAHAL provides the tens of thousands of Jewish students studying abroad each year the resources, tools, and connections they need to meaningfully engage with the Jewish community and deepen their Jewish identity during one of the most important, meaningful, and enduring experiences of their lives.
- Students Discuss Their Muslim Faith
Resources
- Nearest Mosque Google Play App
