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  • Locations: Accra, Ghana; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Bangkok, Thailand; Cape Town, South Africa; Casablanca, Morocco; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Hong Kong, China; Kochi, India; Lisbon, Portugal; Port Louis, Mauritius
  • Program Terms: IOP Fall
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Semester at Sea 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

  1. If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2025 to spring 2026, applications will not open until later: November 14, 2024 for summer 2025; November 20, 2024 for programs beginning fall 2025; and April 15, 2025 for programs beginning winter or spring 2026. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
  2. If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
  3. If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.50 Click here for a definition of this term Class standing: 1-Freshman, 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior, 5-Graduate student, 6-Other
Language of instruction: English Housing options: Cabin on ship, Home-stay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study: Anthropology, Art history, Art studio, Business administration, Engineering, English, Environmental studies, Film and media studies, History, International studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political science, Psychology, Sociology
Program Description:

 

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European, African, and Asian Adventure
Fall 2024 Voyage  

September 9, 2024 - December 22, 2024
105 Days, 11 Cities, 10 Countries, 3 Continents

Embark: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Itinerary: Portugal, Morocco, Ghana, South Africa, Mauritius, India, Vietnam, Hong Kong

Debark: Bangkok, Thailand

About Us

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Our Mission
Journeys of discovery that spark bold solutions to global challenges.

What is Semester at Sea?
Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester at Sea opens the door to deep, authentic engagement with countries and cultures across the globe. It's more than just the adventure of a lifetime. It's a transformative experience that will give you a global perspective to take on the challenges of tomorrow.
 
  • Global Experience - Visit 10+ countries around the world in a uniquely comparative environment that provides a truly global perspective.  
  • College Credit - Earn a full semester's worth of course credit from a world-class university, with the rigorous curriculum you need to accomplish your academic goals.  
  • Shipboard Life - Enjoy the comfort and community of a floating home away from home, no matter where in the world your voyage takes you.  
  • Experiential Learning - Develop a deeper understanding of the world through onboard and in-country learning opportunities that connect the classroom to the communities you visit.  
  • Career Enhancement - Semester at Sea offers unique benefits for your post-college job search, from improved leadership skills to an invaluable global perspective on the challenges of tomorrow.
Frequently Offered Disciplines
We are open to all majors!

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Study on Deck
Business Performing and Visual Arts
Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies Psychology and Human Development
Political Science, Economics, and History Religion and Philosophy
Literatures and Languages Society and Culture
Environment and Health Tourism and Hospitality
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Exploring on Land
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Admission Requirements
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
FA24 Course Information

*New courses added up until 5 months prior to start date.
The world is your campus.



This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.