Semester at Sea

For my study abroad I decided to go on Semester at Sea! One of my favorite “ports” was the MV World Odyssey… This ship was our home for the three and a half months we were abroad and we made so many amazing memories there. This is where we went to class, studied, ate, slept, and all hung out during our stretches at sea. There were so many fun events, including clubs, ship kid and crew talents shows, movie nights, and incredible guest lectures from the countries we were visiting. Two of my favorite events were Neptune Day and Sea Olympics! Neptune Day is a maritime tradition that sailors take part in when they cross that equator for the first time. Some of the “Staculty” (staff and faculty) put together a ceremony for us to celebrate. Sea Olympics was a whole day where we got to compete in games around the ship. It was very fun getting to cheer on my friends and team, as well as become closer with my shipboard community. Go Arabian Sea! Getting to go to school and live on a ship while traveling and getting to meet people from all over the world was truly such an incredible experience that I am grateful I got to have.

The pool deck

The Union, where we have classes and events

The Bridge, where the Captain and crew steer and oversee the ship

Picture with the Captain after the Alumni Ball

Sea Olympics 

 

!Arabian Sea

All of the seas together on the back decks of the ship