Wednesday, March 11, 2009

STUDY ABROAD

STUDY ABROAD
Human Rights and Social Justice in the Mediterranean World Semester at Sea sails three voyages each year for academic credit. Unlike traditional immersion programs, we give you a taste of the entire globe as you travel more than 24,000 nautical miles to as many as 12 off-the-beaten-path international destinations or to a fascinating world region for intensive exploration. Approximately 35-40 upper- and lower-level courses are offered in a variety of subject areas.

Overview Semester at Sea is the leader in shipboard study abroad education. Since 1963, over 45,000 students from colleges and universities across the United States and abroad have studied and traveled to nontraditional destinations in 60 countries. The Institute for Shipboard Education administers the program and the University of Virginia, the nation's second-ranked public institution, is the academic sponsor.

Setting Fall and Spring semesters offer 100+ day global voyages that circumnavigate the earth; the summer semester offers 65-70 day voyages which are regional in focus. Students live on a ship that has been converted to a floating university, complete with residence halls, dining facilities, fitness facilities, a pool, classrooms and an auditorium/student union. Value Students earn academic credit, travel the world, and gain a global perspective.

Human Rights and Social Justice in the Mediterranean World Semester at Sea sails three voyages each year for academic credit. Unlike traditional immersion programs, we give you a taste of the entire globe as you travel more than 24,000 nautical miles to as many as 12 off-the-beaten-path international destinations or to a fascinating world region for intensive exploration. Approximately 35-40 upper- and lower-level courses are offered in a variety of subject areas. Overview Semester at Sea is the leader in shipboard study abroad education.

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