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Semester at Sea - Fall 2025 (Abroad Opportunities Program)

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  • Locations: Amsterdam, Netherlands; Bangkok, Thailand; Cape Town, South Africa; Casablanca, Morocco; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Hong Kong, China; Kochi, India; Malaga, Spain; Nantes, France
  • Program Terms: Fall
  • Program Sponsor: Semester at Sea 
  • Restrictions: CMU applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: 3. Direct/External Programs Language of Instruction: English
Abroad Opportunities: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Housing Options: Homestay Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Program Description:

 

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European, African, and Asian Adventure
Fall 2025 Voyage  
September 9, 2025 - December 22, 2025
105 Days, 12 Cities, 11 Countries, 3 Continents

Embark: IJmuiden, The Netherlands

Itinerary: France, Spain, Morocco, Ghana, South Africa, Mauritius, India, Vietnam, Hong Kong

Debark: Bangkok, Thailand

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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Study on Deck
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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Exploring on Land
FA25 Voyage Itinerary
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Admission Requirements
FA25 Program Fees
Financial Aid & Scholarships
FA25 Course Information

*New courses added up until 5 months prior to start date.
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This program is currently not accepting applications.