Living (And Learning) On Land

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There’s no doubt that “Semester at Sea” is the experience of a lifetime. Today Taylor, who’s traveling abroad for the first time, will explain to us the different kinds of ways you can capitalize on your three to five days in each port. Taylor, it’s all yours.

Hey, Alex. There’s nothing like waking up in a new country and stepping out of the ship to experience a new culture. As a first time traveler, I love that “Semester at Sea” really prepares its voyagers for in-country travel. Everyone on the ship is required to take a global studies class. Global studies really dives deep into the history and culture of each country that we visit. We also have pre-port meetings, where staff tell us everything we need to know before we enter a country. When you’re on “Semester at Sea,” there are so many ways you can explore a country. A lot of people travel independently. It’s so much fun going off on your own and finding different activities to do while in port. I have had some of the most immersive experiences when traveling independently with friends. Another way you can travel while on “Semester at Sea” are through field programs. Field programs are pre-purchased excursions that people can do in each country. They allow you to have unique experiences that you can’t necessarily achieve on your own. I love that everything like sleeping arrangements, food, transportation, and activities is planned for when you’re on a field program. If able to, I believe that everyone should do at least one field program while on “Semester at Sea.” The last way you can travel while on “Semester at Sea” is through field classes. Every course that you take has one in-country field class. Field classes bring what you learned in the classroom to real life. I love that you’re able to get a unique hands-on learning experience for each class that you take. Overall, my study abroad experience has been so worthwhile. I could not ask for another study abroad program quite like “Semester at Sea.” Hey, guys. Well, that’s my story.Back to you, Alex.

Thank you, Taylor. From independent travel to field programs to field classes, there are dozens of ways you can shake up and shape your experiences here. It all sounds like the perfect combination of learning and education, with a good bit of exploration and fun. You simply cannot beat that. Thank you.