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Sea|mester: Study abroad at sea

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Sea|mester is the premier provider of at sea programs for continuing education and gap year students. Sea|mester offers unique Caribbean and global educational adventures with a range of college accredited courses on seamanship, marine biology, oceanography, sailing, scuba diving, and student leadership. Students live and work aboard a traditional rigged schooner while sailing from island to island, country to country, or continent to continent. Students are active crew members involved in every aspect of ship life and learn to take command of the vessel, sit watch, and navigate from destination to destination. By the end of every voyage, Sea|mester students realize that it’s not the final destination, but the journey that means the most.

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Organization Name

Sea|mester

www.seamester.com

Organization Mandate

Sea|mester offers a range of shipboard educational experiences that incorporate marine science, practical seamanship, professional development and leadership training. Their programs are highly experiential, however, college-level academics are a strong component of each voyage.

Address

1075 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236

Address 2

P.O. Box 5477

Telephone

+1 941-924-2900

Non-profit organization?

Faith-based?

Countries

Regions

South America, Caribbean, Western Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, North Africa, Oceania

Duration

2 weeks - 1 month, 1-3 months

Age (min)

Age (max)

Age notes

Typical students are entering or enrolled in college, but inquiries are encouraged for all potential students

Price range

>$5000

Price incluces

Accommodation, Entrance Fees, Meals, Orientation, Tuition

Academic Subjects

Intro to Oceanography, Intro to Marine Biology, Student Leadership Development, Basic Seamanship

Application process and requirements

No previous sailing experience is required to participate in Sea|mester.

Language

English

Certification

PADI SCUBA Certifications from Open water to Dive Master, IYT: Yachtmaster Theory & IYT: Navigation Master

Funding information

https://www.seamester.com/financial-aid/

Student status required?

Type of student status required

High school, Undergraduate/college

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