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Come see us at your campus! the world is YOUR CAMPUS Discover a global perspective for the challenges of tomorrow with a study abroad experience like no other. Location Where would you like to go? France Germany Ghana Hong Kong India Ireland Kenya Malaysia Mauritius Morocco Mozambique Netherlands Portugal South Africa Spain Thailand Vietnam Semester When do you want to go? Fall 2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Go Set Sail on the World’s Most Unique Floating College Semester at Sea’s passenger ship brings together college students with learners at all stages of life to study with world-renowned professors in a shipboard classroom setting and in countries around the globe. With the ship as your home, you’ll find adventure, community, and life-changing experiences everywhere you go. Why SAS? Explore The SAS Experience Check us out on Amazon Prime’s The College Tour The Amazon Prime series tells the story of colleges and universities through the eyes of 10 hosts who share their unique perspectives on everything from campus life to academics, housing, athletics, and more. The College Tour produced a 30-minute episode about 10 voyager stories highlighting the Semester at Sea experience for traditional, gap-year, recent-college-graduate and international students, Lifelong Learners, and faculty. Watch The Episode What Is Semester at Sea? 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. Sweden Ghana Morocco Jordan India Kenya South Africa Vietnam Become a Citizen of the World 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. View Voyages 10+ Destinations Experience life in more countries than any other academic program. 3 to 4 Continents Develop a comparative understanding of global cultures. 20000+ Nautical Miles Go the distance aboard a ship built for living and learning. 100+ Days of Travel Spend your semester exploring the world. Fall 2024 Fall 2024 September 09 — December 22 Ghana Hong Kong India Mauritius Morocco Mozambique Netherlands Portugal South Africa Thailand Vietnam Spring 2025 Spring 2025 January 05 — April 20 Germany Ghana India Kenya Malaysia Morocco Mozambique South Africa Spain Thailand Vietnam Who is Semester at Sea for? Gap Year Students Learn More Undergraduate Students Learn More Recent College Graduates Learn More Lifelong Learners Learn More Faculty & Staff Learn More The Semester at Sea Difference Building true global understanding with a unique combination of academic rigor, immersive in-port experiences, and a transformative shipboard culture. Learn Top academic leaders share their knowledge through in-class and hands-on curriculum. Learn More Explore Immerse yourself in cultures around the world through academic Field Classes, structured Field Programs, or plan your own travel. Learn More Connect Build relationships that last a lifetime as part of a diverse community of learners. Learn More Semester at Sea in Action Voices from Our Voyagers The experience that I had on Semester at Sea was brought to life by the amazing crew, faculty, and students on board. All the people I’ve met and all the things I’ve seen and learned during my voyage has changed my life. I will be forever grateful for the semester I decided to study on a floating campus and have the world as my classroom. Shelby Faherty, Undergraduate Student alum There are really no words to describe Semester at Sea. You come back from your voyage a changed person. It might be the cultural experiences or just the life long friends that you make. SAS really was the best semester of my college experience. Campbell Allen, Undergraduate Student alum Semester at Sea was hands down the best experience of my life. There truly is no better way to learn than gaining hands on experience around the world! From the classes and field labs, to the life long friendships I made, SAS pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped shape me into the person I am today! I will forever be grateful for this amazing experience! Bree Boyd, Undergraduate Student alum Semester at Sea quite literally saved and changed my life. It brought me countless opportunities, experiences, and challenges that really pushed me to grow as a person. Even though it was amazing visiting all of the countries, life at sea was just as important because that is where my community was created and where I made my best friends for life. In fact, we have already had a SAS reunion! Thank you Semester at Sea for such a life changing experience! Morgan Butler, Undergraduate Student alum Recent News News ISE President and CEO Scott Marshall Launches New Leadership Podcast, AS UNEXPECTED: Leading in an Uncertain World” Read More Announcements New CSU certificate will help distinguish Semester at Sea students as uniquely well prepared to respond to global challenges” Read More Alumni Semester at Sea partners with The Cruise Maps to offer detailed voyage maps to alumni Read More Ready to Set Sail? Take the first step on the journey of a lifetime. Request Info Apply Now Become a Lifelong Learner Home Semester at Sea Colorado State University Campus Delivery 1587 Fort Collins, CO 80523-1587 linkedin twitter facebook instagram youtube tiktok Admitted Students Lifelong...