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My advice for future voyagers is to go into the experience with an open mind and ready to say “yes” to new experiences! SAS is a unique and life-changing journey—soak it all in!

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.

To take full advantage of all the opportunities you find!

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!

Never be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and take in every second of the voyage! Time flies when you are traveling the world with your new life long friends.

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 underestimate the power of human connection. Be open to as much change as possible, this will be the most enriching experience of your life.

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.

Stay open minded in creating friendships and connections on the ship as well as when you step into new countries and cultures. The world is your campus.

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.

In the beginning, it can feel really overwhelming and scary but everything will fall into place and you will meet your people. Embrace the uncertainty.

Say yes to everything and take in every moment! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity so be sure to make the most of it!

Always be open to new things, do things that scare you, do things outside of your comfort zone. Take every opportunity you possibly can!

If you have the opportunity to spend time with new people in every country do it because every new group you form, you find different qualities and interests that create a bond for life. Listen in countries more than you speak!

Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! Get involved and make as many friends as you can.

I would tell future voyagers to take in every small moment. The voyage goes by so fast and you want to make sure to enjoy every little moment!

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!

Be open and willing to learn and explore everything. Take risks and go out of your comfort zone, never be afraid to meet new people.

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!

Keep your mind and heart open to new opportunities, and the trip will be life changing!!

Take every opportunity you get, even if it means getting out of your comfort zone!

Say yes to everything, and make the most of your experience (it goes by way too fast).

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

Take in every moment and cherish the connections and relationships you make throughout the voyage because before you know it will be over. SAS is truly life-changing and an experience you’ll never forget!

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.

Do not let FOMO get in the way of your trip! Everyone on the ship will be doing so many awesome things and so will you— just take it all in and live in the moment!

Say yes to everything! Take advantage of every opportunity, and soak up every moment with every person that you meet.

Live in the moment and take advantage of every interaction and experience in port and on the ship. Have no regrets and enjoy the ride!

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.

Say “yes” to all of the amazing opportunities that you encounter abroad. You never know who you may meet or what you will experience.

Never close yourself off from making new friends on the ship. Treat every day as if it’s your first day on the ship because there is always a new face that could become your lifelong friend.

My biggest piece of advice is to go in with an open mindset and to really trust in the process. Push yourself out of your comfort zone when it comes to meeting new people, eating new foods, going new places, and exploring new cultures.

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.

Say yes to everything and become friends with everyone. Soak in every moment and watch every sunset!

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

Definitely go in with an open mind. Don’t be hesitant to meet/ travel with new people even towards the end – you never know who you’ll meet!

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.

Embrace the unexpected, no matter how many challenges you face there is always something amazing to be gained. Today is your day, and oh the places you’ll go!

Don’t waste another second traveling with the wonders sixty seconds can hold.

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

Get involved and branch out on the ship. I met some of my best friends within the last month, so never close yourself off to new experiences and opportunities.

Travel with as many people as you can while on the voyage.

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.

Get ready to expand your horizons academically and personally as you navigate the world. Take advantage of every moment and opportunity that comes to you.

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!

Enjoy every second on and off the ship it goes by so fast! Try everything you won’t regret it.

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

Make the most of every experience as early as you can! Time really flies on the voyage, so if you want to try anything, don’t hesitate, and have fun!

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

Try to really put yourself out there. You don’t know until you try! I was worried about not finding my people and I found them. You will find your people, I promise!

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.

Cherish every moment of the voyage and journal everything about the voyage, it is a souvenir that you can’t buy.

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.

Don’t take any moment for granted, both on the ship and in port! Go to every yoga, every snack night and every fun thing with your friends!

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!

It’s ok to be nervous however how can you fully go into this experience without some nerves. Everyone is nervous just be yourself and you will find your people

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!

Become comfortable with the uncomfortable! Embrace changes!

Try to push yourself out of your comfort zone to try every possible experience, meet as many people as you can, and soak in all the days on the ship. Live in the moment and focus on the life changing adventure in front of you, you won’t regret it!

Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and try new things; being bold with new experiences is a great way to create meaningful connections with others and learn more about yourself too!

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!

This experience can completely transform you, but you have to be open to change. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and see the world!

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.

Don’t be afraid to not have a plan! Sometimes the best experiences are when you happen do things spontaneously!

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

If you weren’t ready, the opportunity wouldn’t be given to you. Don’t be afraid to live life outside of your comfort zone!

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.

Do everything! No regrets!

Let the voyage be a voyage into your new life, one filled with endless possibilities.

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.

This voyage can come with discomfort and fear, but those two things can make the best friendships and memories. Step outside your bubble and never go back inside.

Travel with different people as often as you can!