What can you bring on Semester at Sea?

How many bags can I bring on Semester at Sea?

Please note that there is a limit of 2 pieces of luggage, plus one carry-on per person. This video provides tips and suggestions, but is not an exhaustive list. The full Semester at Sea suggested packing list can be viewed here.

Can you bring alcohol on Semester at Sea?

Students are prohibited from bringing alcohol onboard the vessel. Also disallowed are empty souvenir bottles. Alcohol beverages are available for purchase onboard the vessel on designated sea days.

Is Semester at Sea a booze cruise?

While there were plenty of students who genuinely wanted to explore the world around us, I found that most applied to Semester at Sea because of its reputation as a booze cruise. An overwhelming majority of my classmates were culturally apathetic at best, even after sailing to 12 countries.

Is it hard to get into Semester at Sea?

What are my chances of gaining admission? If you are in good academic standing and have a good record with regard to behavior on your home campus, you will be given every consideration. Semester at Sea operates with the philosophy that all undergraduate students should study abroad.

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How do people afford Semester at Sea?

60% of Voyagers Receive Some Form of Financial Aid

Even students who do not qualify for standard forms of financial aid (such as Pell Grants) on their home campuses may be eligible for scholarships through the Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) and Semester at Sea.

Is a Semester at Sea worth it?

With Semester at Sea, you get to work with the students from admission, preparation, watch them succeed on the voyage, and see them hold their head high as they walk off the ship at the end of a life changing semester. There is nothing more rewarding than that.

Is food free on Semester at Sea?

Crew gratuities ($2 per day) are included with your program fees. All meals aboard the ship are included — even on days in port. Meals are served buffet-style three times a day.

What do I need to know before a Semester at Sea?

What do people do on Semester at Sea?

Semester at Sea is a multi-country study abroad program where students travel, live and take classes on a ship. For most college students, studying abroad typically entails being immersed in the culture, history and languages of one country.

Does everyone get accepted to Semester at Sea?

Yes, students from all majors regularly enroll in Semester at Sea. More than 40 majors are typically represented on any given voyage. What are my chances of gaining admission? If you are in good academic standing and have a good record with regard to behavior on your home campus, you will be given every consideration.

Does Semester at Sea accept financial aid?

Semester at Sea Need-Based Grant

$150,000 in grant funding is available each fall and spring semester. For the 2024-2025 academic year, grants will be awarded based on the Student Aid Index as calculated through the FAFSA.

Can you pick your roommate on Semester at Sea?

It is expected that most participants will have a specific individual in mind to live with and mutual roommate requests will be honored when possible, regardless of gender, as long as both parties are requesting the same cabin type.

Can I bring 2 carry ons and a backpack?

Passengers are permitted to bring one personal item and one carry-on bag, in addition to a second carry-on bag, as long as the dimensions of that bag do not exceed 22 inches by 14 inches by 9 inches ". This supplementary luggage may take the form of a carry-on suitcase, a duffel bag, or a backpack.

How many clothes should I pack for a semester?

Packing the Right Amount

We recommend bringing about 2-3 weeks' worth of clothes to wear while at college. The versatility of your outfits will determine if you have more or fewer clothes. We encourage you to bring enough underwear for three weeks, and multiple pairs of shoes that have different uses.

Can you use your phone on Semester at Sea?

A limited amount of free Internet time is allotted to students, and after it is used up, additional access minutes may be purchased on the ship. Encourage your child to download Whatsapp, Viber, or another international messaging application on their cell phone.

Can parents go on Semester at Sea?

Parent and Family Travel Program. Parent and family trips are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for parents and family members to experience Semester at Sea alongside their voyager.

How many kids go on Semester at Sea?

The Semester at Sea shipboard community is unlike any other. With over 600 students, faculty, staff, and Lifelong Learners on board, voyagers build connections with people from around the world with whom to explore and become lifelong friends.

Can you work while on Semester at Sea?

Students are expected to work two hours a day while at sea, and there will be no work expectations while in port. Grants are awarded in the amount of $4,000, and students are only eligible to apply for one position per voyage.

How many people can go on Semester at Sea?

The Semester at Sea voyage is not a cruise! Our ship becomes a floating college campus where you will live, eat, and study with up to 550 undergraduate college students and up to 100 faculty, staff, and family members.

Is Semester at Sea religious?

Religion and Spirituality

Voyagers from all religious backgrounds are welcome and supported on all Semester at Sea voyages. Each voyage, in coordination with a resident director for wellness and spirituality, organizes a non-denominational religious club.

How long does it take to get accepted into Semester at Sea?

Semester at Sea operates with the philosophy that all undergraduate students should study abroad. We will work with you to help make it possible. How long will it take to hear about my admission? Once the Office of Admission has received your completed application, you will receive a reply in about 7-10 business days.

Can you leave Semester at Sea early?

Cancel 59-45 days prior to voyage – Lose 50% of program fee and deposit* Cancel 44-31 days prior to voyage – Lose 75% of program fee and deposit* Cancel 30 days or less prior to the voyage and after voyage departure – Lose 100% of program fee and deposit*