Voyage Blog: Spring 2016
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Students Visit Morocco: Their Final Port of Call
Witten by student, Kailey Leinz, University of Virginia A long line of Semester at Sea students stood in line at the dock, waiting to climb up the gangway onto the […]
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SAS Spring 2016 Voyage Digest April 4-15
And that’s a wrap! Tomorrow the shipboard community arrives in Southampton, England marking the end of the Spring 2016 Semester at Sea voyage. Take a look at what students experienced […]
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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!
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The Oldest Man on the MV World Odyssey Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Written by: Student Kailey Leinz, University of Virginia He looks out over the open water, takes the pack of cigarettes out of the front pocket of his Hawaiian-printed shirt, and pulls […]
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SAS Spring 2016 Voyage Digest March 28-April 3
And just like that we’re in transit to our last port, Casablanca! After five days in Ghana, members of the shipboard community experienced life-changing service and volunteer work. From spending time at the […]
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Civil Rights Movement and Education in Global Context: A Field Lab
Written by student: Carson Cuevas, Hofstra University The man who empowered a nation facing oppression by marching, fasting and illegally making salt remains one of the most influential figures in […]
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SAS Spring 2016 Voyage Digest March 21-March 28
As the shipboard community completed their travels in Cape Town, South Africa and made their way to Ghana, sadly, the Spring 2016 Voyage has almost come to an end. As […]
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Meet the Captain of the MV World Odyssey
Captain Kostas Siamantas roams the ship, making his daily rounds of inspections and check ups on the MV World Odyssey. He routinely makes this route and waves hello to the […]
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IMPACT: Chendamangalam Village
Traveling in India gave students a taste of how different life can be from their home. A group of students had the opportunity to visit Chendamangalam Village where they experienced […]
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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 […]
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SAS Spring 2016 Voyage Digest March 7-March 21
Head shaving for a Semester at Sea tradition, reflecting on India and saying a quick hello to Mauritius make for an exciting transit to Cape Town, South Africa! Catch up with […]
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SAS Spring 2016 Voyage Digest Feb. 29-March 6
From India to Neptune Day, this past week has been a whirlwind! Students finished up their journeys in India and returned home to the MV World Odyssey with amazing stories and […]
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Buddhism and Social Media: The 21st Century Monk
Written by Global Journalism Scholar, Paula Pecorella. It is extremely unusual for a life long Buddhist monk to use Facebook, carry a cell phone, or board a luxury cruise liner […]
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World Prayer: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The World Prayer class had their field lab in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where they experienced the rich cultural and religious diversity of Vietnam. Watch the video to view the […]
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Meet SAS Spring 2016 Voyage IMPACT Scholars
IMPACT Programs are Semester at Sea field programs which offer a unique cultural insight into the host country through people-to-people interaction, non-governmental organization visits, home-stays and service opportunities. These programs […]
