Experience
Student Stories & Mentors
Who better to share the transformative Semester at Sea experience than students themselves? You can chat with recent alumni directly via our Global Ambassador Program or Diversity Peer Mentor Program, or you can scroll below and explore more student stories!
Global Ambassador Program
Global Ambassadors are recent alumni who are still enrolled as undergraduate students — possibly at your campus or a campus near you! They are trained to answer questions you may have about the program and share their unique experiences.
Diversity Peer Mentor Program
Before and after each voyage, SAS can connect recent alumni with prospective voyagers who share similar identities. This is designed to be an informal mentoring program to share personal voyage experiences. Although we cannot guarantee to meet all mentorship requests, we will do our best to pair as many mentors and mentees as possible.
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Just another day on Semester at Sea - Le Mourne Brabant, Mauritius🇲🇺⛰️🥾
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@wavernrss Run club rule: new country, new route. Cape Town did not disappoint!
When our very own Bobby Cano (@915_traveler) brought Semester at Sea to the ice, we got to witness Cape Town’s hockey culture in full swing! Over 200 voyagers cheered on the Cape Town Kings, turning a night at the rink into one of our most unforgettable memories yet. For many, it was a first-time ice hockey experience and a perfect example of how travel connects us across cultures. Huge thanks to Bobby and the Cape Town Kings for an epic night on the ice!
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Ever wondered what it’s like to live and learn on a ship? 🌊 Follow @semesteratsea to see the adventure unfold or tap the link in our bio to learn more.
Ever wondered what it’s like to live and learn on a ship? 🌊 Follow @semesteratsea to see the adventure unfold or tap the link in our bio to learn more.
Through the Lens: South Africa by Grant Barton (@grant_barton_ )
“I don’t change my day to take photos—it’s more an expression of what I see,” shares Grant Barton, an Industrial Engineering and Operations Research major from @ucberkeleyofficial . “Cape Town is unlike anywhere else—the mountains meet the ocean in a way that’s truly breathtaking. From sunrise hikes up Lion’s Head to conversations with students at UCT, I realized how similar we all are, no matter where in the world we come from.”
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