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Don’t be afraid to do anything and keep an open mind!!

The world is bigger than you think, and every person and place has something to teach you. Be open and make the most of every experience!

Enjoy every minute, it goes by too quickly. Embrace the connections and people you meet on the ship and in port.

Make sure to journal every day and every port – you can relive these moments after the voyage!

Soak in every moment on the boat as well, get outside of your comfort zone and meet people!

Semester at Sea will change you most in the moments that feel uncertain, welcome them. Cherish every high and low and hold on to the memories you make along the way.

Bring a camera, take as many pictures and videos as your heart desires! And cherish every moment, you’ll savor these memories forever:)

Be present as you soak up everything around you and enjoy every single minute.

Allow yourself room to change and grow. The beauty of this experience is that it is unique to everyone. You are going to learn so much about yourself and that is the best part.

Perspective is everything; presence makes it real.

Stay open-minded and put yourself out there! Push yourself out of your comfort zone because this is the best opportunity to learn and grow.

You’ll get to experience the beauty of discovering. Make sure to welcome the world with an open soul!

Take some time every week by yourself to reflect on your journey. It is so easy to get caught up in the moment and take it for granted.

Talk to everybody. Those people you usually wouldn’t approach, give them a chance, they’ll surprise you.

Talk to everyone you can. There is so much knowledge and wisdom in the smallest of voices.

One piece of advice I would offer to future voyagers is to not be afraid to reach out to others and ask for help!

Say yes to the things you are afraid of. You never know who you will meet or what you will learn but I promise that you will grow so much by doing it.

Stay open-minded and flexible because things don’t always go as planned. Be comfortable with the uncomfortable, as some of the most memorable experiences will come from moments you never expected.

Talk to everyone, even if you think you made all of your friends before embarkation.

Be kind to yourself and everything will come apart

Be a friend to everyone! The best experiences are in the palm of your hand!

Take every chance you get to try something new through this experience. If you are scared, that is just more of a reason to do it! I’ve learned that doing things that make you uncomfortable often turns out to be what you enjoy. Take in every moment.

Be open to everything and everyone. Up until the last day of the voyage continue seeking out new friendships and experiences.

Pack an empty duffle for the trinkets you get throughout the trip!

Be open to all new opportunities and join student orgs on the ship to meet new people!

Keep an open mind and try everything!

Try new things, say yes to everything, and remember to soak in every moment of your voyage!

Take advantage of every opportunity you have! Enjoy each memory & moment on and off the ship and try and meet as many people as possible!

We all take different paths in life, but no matter what where we go, a part of SAS will always travel with us. So don’t wait to save experiences to the “next port”- start embracing every opportunity now, and let the journey surprise you.

Make a friend everywhere you go.

Engage with as many people as possible on the ship and off the ship. This is the best learning experience that you will receive, and making the most of it will leave you without regrets.

Stay true to yourself and open yourself up to the opportunity of the unknown!

This voyage is as incredible as you make it, reach out to people, come into countries and the ship open-minded, be prepared for the ups and downs but do not forget to truly take in all the wonders the world has to offer you!

Say yes to every opportunity to connect – sit with new people at meals, share adventures in port, and build relationships across the ship. Time will fly, so be fully present and soak up every single moment.

Say yes as much as you possibly can─ when you close yourself off to new opportunities, you miss out on the experiences that make Semester at Sea the adventure it is!

There will always be experiences that either exceed or fall short of your expectations, but the truth is, there’s always something to learn. When things don’t go as planned, that’s okay—often, the best moments come from the unexpected.

Be open to new experiences! You’ll never know how it impacts you.

Step out of your comfort zone, build as many connections as possible, and stay present. This is a once in a lifetime journey, live it to the fullest!

Do not be afraid to get outside of your comfort zone!

Embrace the world with an open heart and an open mind. Cherish each and every second.

This will be the semester of your life! Lean into this experience and have so much fun!

Take every opportunity that comes your way. Get ready to have the most amazing adventure of your life!

Don’t be afraid to expand your comfortability levels— it could truly change your life.

Make the most of each day! The voyage goes by so fast and I wish I would have made the most of each day more-especially ship days as well.

I would tell any future voyage to be comfortable in the uncomfortable. My favorite memories are random and crazy but in the best way!

Talk to as many people as possible – on and off the ship! Get out of your comfort zone and make use of all the opportunities you are given!

Put your phone down and enjoy every moment. Get to know the crew they are the best people ever.

say yes. do it scared. step out of your comfort zone. life is what you make it!

Say yes more than you say no, and document everything without letting the camera keep you from truly living that moment.

To never be afraid of change and what new opportunities can bring for you.

Do what you want with it.

Meet all the people you can and say yes to as much as you can. You never know who might be your new best friend or what will be your favorite experience!

Go out of your comfort zone: try new foods, talk to new people, get on stage, do something uncomfortable. That’s how you grow!

Say “Yes” to everything! You will regret not doing something more rather than regretting something you did do.

Talk to EVERYONE, join clubs and travel with a different group of people if you can every time! It makes every experience different and diversified.

Go in with an open mind. Let your SAS journey be its own journey without having high expectations. It will be a forever life-changing memory.

Have no regrets! Try new things, meet new people, and live every day to the fullest because this will truly be the most incredible semester ever!!!

Don’t stress about planning every minute of every day in port. Some of my best memories are from spontaneous days spent exploring a new country with my new best friends, having no plans at all!

Put yourself out there as much as possible, meet as many new people as you can every single day.
Join clubs! More the merrier, you will always have options of things to do between ports.

Be yourself, but step outside your comfort zone—Semester at Sea will challenge and shape you unexpectedly. Embrace new experiences, cultures, and perspectives because the moments that push you beyond familiarity are the ones that lead to the most growth.

Please go in with an open mind. You gain a lot beautiful experiences and perspective!

Apply for any and all scholarships you qualify for! Every dollar counts and can add up quicker than you think.

Your best experience is on the other side of fear!

Stay open minded and try everything you get the chance to. Live in the moment and make as many memories as possible.

This experience is so magical. Don’t forget to pause and take it all in!

Savor every moment. The happy times, the times you feel homesick, the taste of the delicious food, the sun on your skin, everything. It flies by, and eventually you’re going to look back and miss the best months of your life.

Be a sponge and soak all the information and experiences in because they will change your life!

Take advantage of every opportunity—go out to lunches with your teachers, attend seminars, talk to lifelong learners and interport lecturers, connect with everyone on LinkedIn. These are your connections of tomorrow!

Put yourself first. We all want to make the most out of the voyage, and the best way to do that is by prioritizing what you DO or DON’T want to do!

I’d tell future voyagers to venture outside their comfort zone and talk to everyone! We’re all here to support and care for one another. Also be receptive and willing to learn—you don’t know what you don’t know and some things may surprise/challenge you!

My biggest piece of advice would be to go all out at all times! Follow every loose end, go to as many club meetings as you can on the ship, and go on every adventure you can think of in port!! (safely!)

Enjoy every moment and experience this incredible adventure with all it has to offer.

Semester at Sea makes the world our campus. Always be grateful for the lessons you will learn outside the classroom—from the kindness of strangers, the courage you will discover in yourself, and the friendships that will last a lifetime.

Challenge yourself, say yes to every opportunity, meet as many people as possible, and stay present. This is the experience of a lifetime, make the most of it!

Get involved in all kinds of activities, both on the ship and in every port country, to make your experience as dynamic and rich as possible.

For future Semester at Sea voyagers, embrace flexibility. Things won’t always go as planned, but the unexpected moments often become the most memorable.

Do what you want, this experience is all about you.

It’s okay to have nothing planned for a country! Just simply walk out into port, use your knowledge from class, and discover all that it has to offer!

I would advise new students to keep an open mind while traveling! Having an open mind will allow you to experience so much more in country and form lifelong friendships.

Take advantage of every opportunity thrown your way. Enjoy the moment while you can.

Take plenty of photos and journal about your experiences to look back on, but don’t forget to live in the moment!

Take the risk and embark on this journey of learning, growing, and exploring. Your life will forever be changed in all the best ways.

Live in the moment, learn as much as you can, and meet as many people as possible– on and off the ship. This experience is so special and rare and it goes by way faster than you think.

Take it all in! Every country has something unique to offer, so let yourself experience everything you can with an open mind.

Always look outside your comfort zone, the more you do the more stories you’ll make!

Never stop meeting new people! It may seem like everyone has found ‘their people’ within the first few weeks, but things can always change!

Live in the moment.

You want to change in a way that the version of you at the start of the voyage would be proud of, keep an open heart and open mind as those are the keys to a memorable voyage. A new you is possible every day.

Take advantage of every opportunity you are given while abroad. Prioritize making intentional, meaningful relationships with other voyagers and people you meet while in country.

Journal, Journal, Journal. Research activities to do in each country as much as possible before boarding in order to be present during your limited time on SAS as well as avoid any Wi-Fi struggles on the boat.

Take risks and go outside your comfort zone.

Be yourself! You will naturally make extraordinary global connections and find lifelong friends!

It is better to go in not knowing anyone, as it will force you outside of your comfort zone. And growth happens outside of your comfort zone.

Be present and push yourself out of your comfort zone always!

Do things that scare you! Your voyage really is what you make it and slightly pushing outside of your comfort zone, both in port and on the ship, can transform your time from great to outstanding.

Never say no! This once in a lifetime opportunity is what you make of it so try everything at least once!

Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, try new things, and meet new people!

Time flies quickly on the voyage. Make the most of each experience while you can, say yes to everything and savor every moment.

Find a good balance. Do all the fun things, but make sure to experience historical or educational aspects as well! Those are what really stick with you for life.

Take every opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and join that experience you are afraid of. You can rest when you get back home.

For future voyagers, it is crucial to embrace adaptability and the ever-changing nature of travel. Additionally, it’s important to live fully in the present moment, absorbing and learning from the unique experiences that each new place and culture offers.

Enjoy every moment of this unique experience, take a lot of pictures, and always say yes to new adventures!

When in country, try to get out of your comfort zone to have new experiences that you wouldn’t have when you are at home. Travel with different people in each of the countries to have unique memories and different experiences.

Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone, take the risk and don’t have any regrets.

I would tell them to say yes to every opportunity! I would also tell them to be flexible some unforeseen changes end up creating the best memories!!

Embrace the opportunity to learn not only from textbooks but from the diverse cultures you’ll encounter during Semester at Sea, fostering a global perspective that extends beyond the classroom.

Make the voyages yours and try to create as many memories as you can. Sign up for clubs, have meals with different people but most importantly: enjoy your time on the ship!

Take every opportunity to experience absolutely everything you can, even if it’s scary.

Enjoy the unexpected parts of the journey! They might end up being you’re favorite part.

Make sure to journal because every second of your experience goes by too quick!

While on Semester at Sea, don’t limit yourself to one travel group. You’ll make more meaningful memories just by saying yes to that random friend you have class with.

One day all of these moments will be memories, so enjoy every single second!!

Take pictures and videos!! No matter the situation, you’ll want to look back on those memories after your voyage is over.

Live in the moment and enjoy every second. Even if you don’t go somewhere you were supposed to it will end up being so worth it.

Be open to as many new experiences and relationships as possible.

Build a community and learn from each other and the experience!

Enjoy every second and don’t be afraid to try new things! The best parts of Semester at Sea come from keeping an open mind!

Allow an open mind and heart to lead you through the unknown and you will reveal a new version of yourself you never knew you had… the only way to find what is possible is to say yes and take the leap!

Say yes to things! You’ll know if you like something if you try it! Just smile and be yourself and you’ll have an amazing time!

Don’t feel pressured to do or be someone you’re not. This is your voyage and you should always do what you truly want to do!

Try not to focus so hard on capturing every moment through photos or videos, even though those are fun to have, but make sure you are living each moment as well. The time on and off the ship is truly special and one of a kind, so don’t forget to embrace each moment and make all the memories you can.

Don’t be afraid to reach out and expand your horizons! The best experiences and memories come from the people and places you least expect.

Get involved in local activities as much as you can, it can be a great time!

To go into your voyage with open eyes and to not be afraid to meet new people and try new things!

If you have the opportunity to see the world on the MV World Odyssey, don’t take anything for granted. Make sure that you open yourself to meet new people, experience new things, and give yourself a chance to find yourself along the way.

My advice is to research the ports you are going to and the excursions available, but leave room open because you will meet some awesome people who will also have great ideas.