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Locations: At Sea, At Sea
Program Terms: Summer
Homepage: CLICK TO VISIT
Program Sponsor: Seamester Study Abroad

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2024	01-APR-2024 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year, Graduate student	Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Open to Non-UVa Students:	No	Housing:	With program group
Language of Instruction:	English	Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type:	Transfer Credit
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Field Study/ Experiential	Click here for a definition of this term Tuition Payments Made To:	Program Provider
Click here for a definition of this term Advising Appointment Required:	Yes	Click here for a definition of this term Education Abroad Advisor:	Boris Escalona Berbetty
Click here for a definition of this term Application Fee:	Yes	Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Administrative Fee:	Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Subject Area:	Communications, Cultural Studies, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Global Studies, Independent Study, Service Learning

Program Description:

Virgin Islands to Antigua

20 Days aboard S/Y Ocean Star

Academic courses (3 credits): basic seamanship
360 Nautical Miles via Nevis, St. Barts, Statia, Saba

Explore above the surface and find lush islands, ancient volcanoes and white sand beaches. Sail on the legendary blue-green waves and take in jade mountains against iridescent sunrises and sunsets. Each of the 25 islands within the Leeward Islands offers a distinct cultural and geographic backdrop, so you'll sail throughout the island chain–visiting Saba, St. Eustatius, Nevis, Antigua, St. Barts and the British Virgin Islands. Along the way, you'll also score 3 credit hours in basic seamanship, but who's counting?