Semester at Sea-International Field Program
Company Name:
Gap Program Name:
Semester at Sea-International Field Program
Country:
United States of America
Continent:
North America
Program Description (short):
Spend a fall or spring semester at sea visiting 10-12 international destinations
Program Description (long):
Studying abroad while sailing the globe is the unique invention of Semester at Sea and since 1963, they've stayed true to their mission as an educational non-profit: the development of global understanding through life-changing international experiences.
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.
Duration (weeks):
14 weeks
Min Cost:
$17975
Max Cost:
$25475
Program Type:
Study
Room & Board:
Yes
Paid Work:
No
Highlights of the programs:
Extra curricular activities including performing & visual arts & interport lectures
College Credit:
Yes
Financial Aid:
Yes
program-comments:
The program offers 12 -15 credits and prices vary depending on the type of accomodation chosen. See website for details of this, and summer programs including the specific destinations