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  • Locations: Accra, Ghana; Bangkok, Thailand; Cape Town, South Africa; Casablanca, Morocco; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Kochi, India; Mombasa, Kenya Coast Republic; Penang, Malaysia
  • Program Terms: IOP Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Semester at Sea 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year UCM Deadline Campus Decision Date Start Date End Date
IOP Spring 2025 09/09/2024 ** Rolling Admission 01/05/2025 04/20/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
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, English, Environmental studies, Film and media studies, History, International studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political science, Psychology, Sociology
Program Description:

 

 

 

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Asia, Africa, and Europe Exploration
Spring 2025 Voyage  

January 5, 2025 - April 20, 2025
106 Days, 11 Cities, 10 Countries, 3 Continents

Embark: Bangkok, Thailand

Itinerary: Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Spain

Debark: Bremerhaven, Germany

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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*New courses added up until 5 months prior to start date.
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