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    Semester at Sea

    Semester at Sea

    Overview

    Semester at Sea introduces undergraduate students to global and comparative studies by focusing on structural and social changes taking place in the world today.

    What is a Semester at Sea?

    Semester at Sea is a multiple country study abroad program open to students of all majors emphasizing comparative academic examination, hands-on field experiences, and meaningful engagement in the global community. A wide variety of coursework from 20-25 disciplines is integrated with relevant field studies in up to a dozen countries, allowing for a comparative study abroad experience that is truly global. The University of Virginia is the programs academic sponsor. Students from 250-300 colleges in the United States and the world participate on Semester at Sea each term. Credit earned is transferable to a students home institution.

    Details

    • Listing Type: Gap Year Programs
    • Program Delivery: Residential
    • Destinations: China, Ghana, India, Japan, Morocco, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
    • Credit Awarded: College
    • Program Length: Semester
    • Start Month: January, August
    • Category: Academic
    • Selective: No
    • Gender: Coed
    • Ages: 18, 19+, 19
    • Housing: Boat
    • Financial Aid: Grants/Scholarships
    • Minimum Cost: > $20,000
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    Overview

    Semester at Sea introduces undergraduate students to global and comparative studies by focusing on structural and social changes taking place in the world today.

    What is a Semester at Sea?

    Semester at Sea is a multiple country study abroad program open to students of all majors emphasizing comparative academic examination, hands-on field experiences, and meaningful engagement in the global community. A wide variety of coursework from 20-25 disciplines is integrated with relevant field studies in up to a dozen countries, allowing for a comparative study abroad experience that is truly global. The University of Virginia is the programs academic sponsor. Students from 250-300 colleges in the United States and the world participate on Semester at Sea each term. Credit earned is transferable to a students home institution.

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