Lifelong Learning with Semester At Sea | Enrichment Programs | BEST Cruise Programs for Adults

Have you ever thought of the world itself as one giant classroom? Many limit their idea of learning to a lecture and a chalkboard when really the opportunity to expand your knowledge of the world around you is best gained through hands-on experience. One of the best ways to enrich your knowledge of the world around you is through exploration. Travel offers a host of benefits beyond simply visiting someplace new. It’s the best way to immerse yourself in new cultures and gain a deep appreciation for things well outside the ordinary. Semester at Sea is one of the biggest proponents of enriching knowledge through travel and experience and their Lifelong Learning Program allows adults to continue their education alongside college students spending a semester traveling the globe via cruise ship. The MV World Odyssey, the program’s current ship, is the sixth ship to host the Semester at Sea program and offers a home to over 700 passengers on their journey to the far reaches of the world. The first ever Semester at Sea voyage occurred in 1963 and over the next 58 years, the idea of learning outside of the classroom (and on a ship, no less) has exploded in popularity. For more than 75,000 alumni participants, the experience was one they’ll never forget.... READ FULL ARTICLE: https://www.porthole.com/expand-your-world-as-a-lifelong-learner/ LEARN MORE: https://info.semesteratsea.org/lifelong-learning-porthole