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Catholic University Pre-Departure Orientation

Catholic University Pre-Departure Orientation. Our Mission.

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Catholic University Pre-Departure Orientation

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  1. Catholic UniversityPre-Departure Orientation

  2. Our Mission To educate individuals with the global understanding necessary to address the challenges of our interdependent world. With the world as our classroom, our unique shipboard program integrates multiple-country study, interdisciplinary coursework, and hands-on field experiences for meaningful engagement in the global community.

  3. Our History • Established in 1963 • A program of the non-profit Institute for Shipboard Education • University of Virginia is the academic sponsor • 111 voyages and counting • Alumni: over 55,000 from 1,700 institutions • Current Campus- The MV Explorer built in 2002, is one of the safest, fastest and most technologically advanced ships afloat.

  4. Our campus • 9 Classrooms • 7 Decks • 2 Dining Halls • 2 Snack Bars • 9,000 Volume Library • Computer Lab • Student Life desk • Union • Medical Clinic • Mental Health Center • Campus Store • Indoor/Outdoor Fitness Center • Spa/Pool Deck/Basketball Court • Deck 8 Observation deck

  5. Living-Learning Community: The “Academical Village” • Thomas Jefferson’s “Academical Village” - A place where shared learning infuses daily life. • 600-700 students • 50-100 Lifelong Learners • 100 faculty, staff and their family members • Interport lecturers and students • 200 multi-national crew members

  6. Culture Adjustment Curve

  7. Preparing for Interactions • Tolerance for ambiguity • Patience and respect • Being open-minded • You are representing your school, the USA and home country

  8. On-Ship Policies • Student Code of Conduct • Alcohol and Drug Policies • Health and Safety On Board • Add/Drop

  9. Health & Safety If you have a chronic physical or mental health condition: • Local resources • Disclosure • Prepare • CAPS • Clinic, Psychologist, Student Life Team • How is it handled on and off the ship • Disclosing information

  10. Health & Safety If you manage your physical or mental health condition with medication: • Bring enough • Proper documents and containers • Ensure legality

  11. Health & Safety Medical History Form Submit by deadline Send directly to MHG Medical Consulting Services, Inc Email: ISE@mhgmedical.com Medications Yellow-Fever vaccination may be required for entry to Ghana (semester voyages only) CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Talk with your travel clinic Make sure to bring personal prescriptions Seasickness: free Meclizine onboard Shipboard Medical Clinic/Mental Health Center

  12. Health & Safety • Pre-Port • Explain all in-country logistics • Always have the Green Sheet • Safety at Sea • Respect ship rules • Changes in itinerary • Safety in Port • Port Security • Common sense with pre-port info • Risk Assessment Resources • The U.S. Department of State • Global risk agency ASI Group • World Health Organization • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  13. ShipboardLife • Ship ID Card • Cabins • Demographics • Communication • 125 Internet minutes • SAS Email account (Gmail) • Laptop strongly recommended • Food and Drink • 3 meals, 2 snacks (Buffet style) • Two snack bars • Laundry • Wash, dry, fold-$6 • Wash, dry, press - $9

  14. Shipboard Life • Studying – Pace of Classes • Seasickness • Communication with home • Shipboard resources (meals, laundry, etc.)

  15. Shipboard Finances • Bring some US Dollars • Small bills for using in some markets • Large bills for in country exchange • Onboard Accounts • Cashless society linked to a credit card • Monthly statements delivers to cabin • Accessing funds in port • ATM / Debit Cards give the best exchange rate • Know who’s charging fees

  16. Program Structure: A days, B days and Port days! • Classes meet on either "A" or "B" days almost every day that the ship is at sea, including Saturday and Sunday. (Spring & Fall voyages) • Classes meet every day that the ship is at sea during the Summer voyage. • Once in port there is no class. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a Field Lab, Field Excursion or travel independently.

  17. Typical Day at Sea • 7am –8:30 am – Breakfast • 9am – Class/study/Break • 10am – Class/Study/Break • 11am– Class / Study / Break • 12:00 – 1:30pm – Lunch • 2pm – Class /Study / Break • 3pm – Class / Study / Break • 4pm – Class / Study / Break • 5pm – 6:30pm – Dinner • 7pm – 10pm - Homework / Study Group/ Break /Check out Crew Talent Show / Explorer Seminars / Workout • 10pm – Late night Snack!

  18. Sample Courses SAS Standard Courses Global Comparative Lens Courses Introduction to Anthropology Nutrition Around the World Religions of the World Introduction to Comparative Politics Global Perspectives of Business Ethics and Social Responsibility International Law Sustainable Global Entrepreneurship Development Economics World Geography • World Art History • Marine Biology • International Marketing • World Theater and Performance • Development Economics • World Literature • Travel Writing • Introduction to Oceanography • The West and the World • Global Music • Theories of International Relations • Cross Cultural Psychology • World Religions • Race, Class, and Gender

  19. Course Offerings • Standard Course offering containing 74 courses • Global Comparative Lens Series offering 7-9 per voyage • Two-Thirds of courses are upper division

  20. The In-Port experience • Field Labs • Hands on classroom experience in-port programs developed by faculty • Required for each academic course. • Account for 20% of each student’s grade. • Full-day programs that fall on the first or last day in port • Field Programs • Unique opportunities • Accomplish a lot in a short period of time • Cross-Cultural explorations • Serve the community • Faculty-led Trips (non-Field Labs) • Independent Travel • Shipboard Field Office

  21. About the Program Fees What’s Included? Other costs to consider Overnight stay prior to embarkation Flights to embarkation/from debarkation Travel visas Textbooks Any appropriate vaccinations Between-meal food & beverages while on board Laundry Independent travel • Tuition—up to 15 semester credits • Housing (price varies by cabin category) • All meals aboard the ship • All academically required field labs • Full-time, on-site residential student services staff • Advisement and assistance by ISE Student Services

  22. Financial AidFACT: ISE AWARDS $4 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID ANNUALLY. http://www.semesteratsea.org/admission-aid/financing-aid-scholarships/scholarships/

  23. Payment to Semester at sea • SAS & CUA – have a direct bill agreement, you DO NOT pay SAS, you will pay CUA as you normally do. • CUA will pay SAS the inside cabin rate on your behalf, should you choose an outside cabin, you will need to pay the difference directly to SAS.

  24. Notable Lecturers and Guests • SHRM King Mohamed VI (King of Morocco) • HRH Moulay Rachid (Prince of Morocco) • Archbishop Desmond Tutu (Nobel Laureate) • Mother Teresa (Nobel Laureate) • Nelson Mandela (First President of South Africa, Nobel Laureate) • Fidel Castro (Cuban President) • Anwar Sadat (Egyptian President) • Indira Gandhi (Indian Prime Minister) • Mikhail Gorbachev (USSR President) • Corazon Aquino (President of the Philippines) • Arthur C. Clark (Author of 2001: A Space Odyssey) • Pete Peterson (First U.S. Ambassador to Viet Nam) • C.H. Tung (first Chief Executive of Hong Kong after end of British colonial rule)

  25. SAS Alumni Tips • Pack light (but the ship is cold!) • Make the most of your time • Represent SAS and America well • Be open-minded • Flexibility is key

  26. Admission Resources • Office of Admission – jfealey@semesteratsea.orgor 800.854.0195 • Our website • www.semesteratsea.org • Visit your specific Voyage page • Facebook! • www.facebook.com/SemesteratSea • Join your specific Voyage group (after admission)

  27. SAS Pre –Voyage Logistics • Embarkation • Vaccinations (Yellow Fever/Malaria) • Visas • Course Registration • Field Program Registration and FDP’s • Packing

  28. Travel Documents Important Documents Voyage Forms Check your MyPassport page to verify your status. Medical History Form Passport Copy Received Passport-sized Photo Release/Consent, Code of Conduct, FERPA, and UVa Honor Code Forms Updated Transcript (Unofficial transcript showing Spring 2013 grades.) Emergency Contact Form Required Travel Documents Passport Visas – All US and Canadian Passport Holders will need a visa for Brazil and Ghana.) Immunizations Recommended Documents Passport Card

  29. Embarkation • Port Address – Port of Southampton: Port of Southampton Ocean Gate, Atlantic Way. • Parent’s Reception – June 15thhttp://www.semesteratsea.org/event/summer-2014-bon-voyage-reception/ • Hotel Accommodation: See Discounted accommodations under voyage calendar: http://www.semesteratsea.org/voyages/summer-2014/calendar/

  30. Legal Issues • “But I’m from the U.S.” doesn’t work • Cultural and religious issues • Do your homework • State Department Country Information Sheets • Other resources

  31. YOUR ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME IS NOW. http://www.semesteratsea.org/2012/11/14/watch-and-share-semester-at-seas-new-promotional-video-your-once-in-a-lifetime-is-now/

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