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Semester at Sea - Spring 2025 (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Accra, Ghana; Bangkok, Thailand; Bremerhaven, Germany; Cape Town, South Africa; Casablanca, Morocco; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Kochi, India; La Coruna, Spain; Mombasa, Kenya; Penang, Malaysia; Takoradi, Ghana; Tema, Ghana
  • Program Terms: Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Semester at Sea 
  • Restrictions: U of A applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 11/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission 01/05/2025 04/20/2025

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard Type of Program: External
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Credit Hours Available: 12-15 Credit Hours
Area of Study: Advertising/Public Relations, Anthropology, Art, Biology, Business (Entrepreneurship), Business (General), Business (International), Business (Management), Business (Mktg & Logistics), Communication, Community Health Promotion, Comp Lit and Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, English, Environmental Soil & Water Sci, Food, Human Nutrition & Hsptly, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Humanities, International Relations, Journalism, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology Program Duration: Semester
Credit Type: Transfer Credit Language of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Homestay
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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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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*New courses added up until 5 months prior to start date.
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