Spring 2019 Archives | Semester At Sea

Voyage Blog: Spring 2019

Entrepreneurship in Action: Moroccan Business Owners Exchange Ideas with Voyagers
For their final field class of the voyage, students enrolled in Colorado State University Professor Chris Blocker’s product design class spent the day networking and collaborating with six Moroccan entrepreneurs […]
From Bean to Bar: Exploring the Origins of Fair Trade Chocolate in Ghana
Ghana is the second largest producer of cacao in the world, behind Ivory Coast, which provided Semester at Sea students an excellent opportunity to see the process of chocolate production […]
The First Week at Sea, From a Voyager’s Viewpoint
My first week on Semester at Sea has been very different from anything I’ve ever known. I had no clue who my roommate was until she walked into our cabin […]
Whales, Sharks, and Penguins: Biogeography Field Class in South Africa
Safaris are often synonymous with travel in South Africa, as flocks of visitors come to spot the iconic Big Five. But did you know that there is also a Marine […]
Conservation in Action: Three Environmental Field Programs in Mauritius
Semester at Sea voyagers call the ocean home for an entire semester, but what do students do to give back to the ocean? How can they support its health and […]
Journalism students talk #MeToo Movement in India
The #MeToo movement, which was founded in 2006 but gained prominence in 2017 after accusations of sexual assault and harassment against high-profile American celebrities, has since spread throughout the world, […]
Meet the Spring 2019 Chapman Impact Scholars
Semester at Sea is always seeking to strengthen the lasting impact of in-country programming by partnering with organizations that help support their communities and change the lives of Semester at […]
Comparing Models of Child Development and Education in Myanmar
Spring 2019 Voyagers enrolled in Professor Christina Scott’s General Psychology 101 course have spent much of their time at sea debating the role of nature versus nurture in the psychological […]
Spring 2019 India Arrival
Semester at Sea administrators are aware of the recent airstrikes near the Kashmir region of India, which are escalating long-standing tensions between India and Pakistan. With the World Odyssey’s arrival […]
Exploring the Economic and Environmental Impact of Aquaculture on the Mekong River
Sometimes called the “rice bowl of Vietnam,” the Mekong River and Mekong Delta have served as a source for food and livelihood in Southeast Asia for centuries. Traditionally, local farmers […]
Getting Off the Beaten Path: A Rural Village Experience in Vietnam
For alumni reliving their experience of traveling in Vietnam, what comes to mind? Perhaps it is the stunning scenery of Ha Long Bay or eating delicious pho on the streets […]
Ecology Students Monitor the Health of the Yangtze River in Shanghai
The Yangtze River is one of the longest rivers in the world, running nearly 4,000 miles across mainland China, and serves as the primary food and transportation source for millions […]
Discovering New Cuisine: 6 Dishes Our Voyagers Tried in Japan
For many Semester at Sea voyagers, their understanding of Japanese cuisine is limited to two dishes – ramen and sushi – but food in Japan is diverse, regional, and storied, […]
Getting Zen with It: Mindfulness as Mental Health Treatment in Kyoto
As the reporting rate for mental health conditions like anxiety and depression continue to rise among university students, young people are increasingly looking to mindfulness techniques found in cultures around the world […]
Spring 2019 Voyage: By the Numbers
The MV World Odyssey was abuzz with excitement on January 5 as Spring 2019 Voyagers embarked in Ensenada, Mexico for the start of their journey around the world! Students, staff, […]