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Voyagers Explore the Ancient Corinth & Temple of Poseidon in Greece

Voyagers were thrilled to arrive to Piraeus, Greece on January 12 where they spent four days exploring local sites. One exciting field program allowed voyagers the chance to embark to […]
Anthropology Students Gain a Deeper Understanding of Vietnam War

Field Classes are a unique way for students to gain understanding of class material by immersing themselves in the history of a certain culture, and Spring 2020 students enrolled in […]
Spring Voyagers spend reflective day at Hiroshima

When reflecting on her time in Japan, Dean of Students Mari Strombom recalled that, “the most memorable experience for me was visiting Hiroshima. The only way that I can describe […]
Voyagers Study Architecture and Religion in Salvador, Brazil

In Dr. James Bratt’s Philosophy class, Meaning and Truth in Religion, students are asked to take a phenomenological look at how people find meaning and truth in their lives through […]
International Law framed through photos of the Vietnam War

For U.S. students studying abroad on the Fall 2018 Voyage of Semester at Sea, the story of the Vietnam War has been ingrained through history classes, remembrances, and popular culture, […]
Interport lecturer Zubeida Jaffer joins community in Mauritius

Zubeida Jaffer, an award-winning South African journalist, joined the shipboard community in Mauritius to talk about her experience as a journalist of color reporting at the time of the uprisings […]
Interport lecturer talks human rights activism in Myanmar

As an advocate for human rights in Myanmar, Khin Zaw Win was invited aboard the World Odyssey to speak on his work in trying to improve his country by helping […]
Voyagers visit Hiroshima Peace Park

In between visits to ancient castles, Shinto temples, and sushi restaurants, Fall 2017 Voyagers taking part in the Hiroshima & Himeji overnight field program paused at the Hiroshima Peace Park […]
Langa Township visit holds many lessons for Fall 2017 voyagers

Fall 2017 Voyagers travelled to Langa Township, a predominantly black community in Cape Town, South Africa. There, they soaked in the mirth and soul of the community through the power […]
History, Art, and Culture Combine in Barcelona Field Class

The ability to combine in-port experiences, hands-on learning, leading international experts, and current real-world events has always been a hallmark of Semester at Sea. And for the Fall 2017 Voyage’s […]
92-year-old alumna recalls voyage as foreign service spouse

Margaret pulled out her old Semester at Sea photo album with a glimmer in her eye, anxious to recollect the ship that had forever changed her, and then she paused. […]
Spring 2017 calls on Morocco

Marhabaan from Morocco! The MV World Odyssey arrived in Casablanca at 0700 on Tuesday, April 11. Casablanca is the second to last port of call for the Spring ’17 voyage. […]
Spring 2017 set to explore Ghana

Hello from Ghana! The MV World Odyssey arrived in Tema at 0700 on Saturday, March 31. Tema, located in Southeast Ghana, is not far from Ghana’s capital of Accra. Accra is […]
History of Hip Hop: A Field Lab

Take a look at what the History of Hip Hop class experienced during their time in South Africa!
Cochin, India Newswriting Field Lab: Student Perspective

Written by student: Kailey Leinz, University of Virginia In the Grand Ballroom of the Abad Plaza Hotel in Cochin, India, three men, each equipped with expertise on the media and […]