Semester at Sea - Traverse https://www.traverse-blog.com Travel + Food Blog for Millenial Travelers Sat, 29 Jul 2023 09:18:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.traverse-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-Traverse-Blog-Favicon-32x32.png Semester at Sea - Traverse https://www.traverse-blog.com 32 32 What It is Really Like to Work on a Semester at Sea Voyage https://www.traverse-blog.com/truth-about-working-for-semester-at-sea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=truth-about-working-for-semester-at-sea https://www.traverse-blog.com/truth-about-working-for-semester-at-sea/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:07:57 +0000 http://new.traverse-blog.com/?p=19270 Working for Semester at Sea voyage was an incredibly formative and interesting professional experience for me that I wouldn’t trade for anything; but it is not a ‘typical’ job. Semester at Sea is truly one of the most unique professional environments I can imagine, and the culture of this workplace might not be a great fit for every person. Find out what it is really like to working on a floating university for 4 months with this honest and open post from a former Semester at Sea staff member.

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]]> https://www.traverse-blog.com/truth-about-working-for-semester-at-sea/feed/ 2 Packing List for Semester at Sea: An Actually Useful SAS Packing Guide from a 2 Time Alumni https://www.traverse-blog.com/semester-at-sea-packing-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=semester-at-sea-packing-list https://www.traverse-blog.com/semester-at-sea-packing-list/#comments Sun, 23 Jun 2019 05:27:46 +0000 https://traverse-blog.com/?p=15701 Imagine the stress that comes with packing for a 4 month trip to 3 different continents with 3 completely different climates. That is what it feels like to pack for Semester at Sea. It's a lot to think about! I know because I have done it two Semester at Sea voyages! I am here to share my wisdom as a two time Semester at Sea alumna to help ensure you pack just right for your voyage of a lifetime!

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]]> https://www.traverse-blog.com/semester-at-sea-packing-list/feed/ 4 40 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Semester at Sea https://www.traverse-blog.com/40-tips-for-semesteratsea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=40-tips-for-semesteratsea https://www.traverse-blog.com/40-tips-for-semesteratsea/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:54:18 +0000 https://traverse-blog.com/?p=15779 Prior to starting my Semester at Sea voyage, I was searching all over the Internet for any and every piece of information I could find about how to prepare for the voyage. Most of YouTube videos or blog posts that I found didn't have super useful tips about how to really prepare for the experience which inspired me to write this blog post! I completed my first Semester at Sea voyage as a student in Fall 2010 and recently sailed again as a staff member on the Spring 2019 voyage. I want to share what I've learned about Semester at Sea to empower future voyagers to come onto the ship as prepared as possible!

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]]> https://www.traverse-blog.com/40-tips-for-semesteratsea/feed/ 10 What I Want to Do Differently on My Second Semester at Sea Voyage https://www.traverse-blog.com/goals-for-second-sas-voyage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=goals-for-second-sas-voyage https://www.traverse-blog.com/goals-for-second-sas-voyage/#respond Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:58:13 +0000 https://traverse-blog.com/?p=15103 Leading up to my second voyage with Semester at Sea, I have spent time reflecting on what my goals for this journey around the world are and how they differ from my first voyage. There are plenty of lessons I learned from my first Semester at Sea experience that I want to use to deepen my experience on my second SAS voyage.

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]]> https://www.traverse-blog.com/goals-for-second-sas-voyage/feed/ 0 I’m Doing Semester at Sea—Again! https://www.traverse-blog.com/semester-at-sea-round-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=semester-at-sea-round-2 https://www.traverse-blog.com/semester-at-sea-round-2/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:05:43 +0000 https://traverse-blog.com/?p=14545 I did my first Semester at Sea voyage as a senior in college, which proved to be a life-changing experience for me. I have been dreaming of working for Semester at Sea ever since then, and finally that day has come. Find out how I will be embarking on my second Semester at Sea voyage in a just a few months!

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]]> https://www.traverse-blog.com/semester-at-sea-round-2/feed/ 4 Highlights From My Semester at Sea Voyage Itinerary https://www.traverse-blog.com/highlights-of-semester-at-sea-itinerary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=highlights-of-semester-at-sea-itinerary https://www.traverse-blog.com/highlights-of-semester-at-sea-itinerary/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2015 16:56:20 +0000 http://new.traverse-blog.com/?p=321 As a senior in college, I embarked on a journey around the world that would prove to change my life. I went on Semester at Sea. In Fall of 2010, I visited 12 destinations on 4 continents in 4 months. These are the highlights from each destination on my voyage with Semester at Sea.

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]]> https://www.traverse-blog.com/highlights-of-semester-at-sea-itinerary/feed/ 1 Why Semester at Sea was the Right Study Abroad Program for Me https://www.traverse-blog.com/why-semester-at-sea-right-program-for-me/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-semester-at-sea-right-program-for-me https://www.traverse-blog.com/why-semester-at-sea-right-program-for-me/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:02:00 +0000 http://new.traverse-blog.com/?p=7263 To this day, I have people ask me why I decided to do Semester at Sea and if I regret not going to a specific country to study instead. The answer is an obvious and resounding no. I regret nothing about Semester at Sea and I wholeheartedly stand behind my decision. I know 100% that...

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