Program Administrator:
Semester at Sea
Host Institution:
Semester at Sea is a pioneer and leader in global, comparative education—a form of international study that focuses on surveying the world's peoples, patterns, cultures, and traditions. Global, comparative education is the element that distinguishes Semester at Sea from other study abroad programs. Operating a traveling shipboard campus allows diverse learning communities to live and learn in close quarters as they travel the world, and SAS provides opportunities for intensive engagement, reflection, interaction, and exchange that simply aren't available with other programs. Field-based, experiential learning is a vital component of Semester at Sea. The ship becomes a campus where participants study in a traditional setting, while the world is transformed into an academic laboratory where students earn 20% of their grade. Field Labs are designed and led by a faculty member who has expertise in a particular culture, location, or subject matter. These in-port labs enhance and explore course content. SAS directed trips are led by staff or faculty. May be recommended by a faculty member as an excellent complement to a student's syllabus. Independent Practica are opportunities for a participant to conduct independent research. Requires faculty approval to count as fulfillment of field requirement. Semester at Sea is proud to be sponsored by the University of Virginia, one of the nation's most prestigious institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing leaders who are well-prepared to help shape the future of the nation.
Location:
Classes and residences are on board the MV Explorer, a 590-foot ship made into a floating campus. There are seven decks, student residences, dining halls, a library, recreational facilities, and more. Check out the Semester at Sea website for more information!
Duration:
Fall term
Winter/Spring Semester
Summer
Class Format:
Classes Primarily with US and International Students
Requirement:
Minimum 2.75 GPA
Consistent full time student status
Please see the Semester at Sea Application Checklist for more information on application requirements
Mandatory Application Checklist:
Program Details:
Please see the Semester at Sea website for more information.
Click here for a presentation from an OSU Student who participated in this program.
Program Costs:
Please see the Semester at Sea website for program cost details
$350 per term OSU Education Abroad Administration Fee
Academic emphasis:
Accountancy
American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Visual Arts
Art
Biology
Business Admin.
Civil Eng.
Earth Science
Economics
English
Environ. Science
Ethnic Studies
Fisheries & Wildlife
General Science
Geography
History
Housing Studies
Int'l Business
Int'l Studies
Liberal Studies
Management
Marketing
Music
Natural Resources
New Media Comm.
Philosophy
Political Science
Public Health
Psychology
Sociology
Speech Comm.
Women Studies
