Most students planning a semester off-campus think of the ocean as something to fly over . . . a barrier between their home campus and their destination. But for a select group of students interested in a unique semester away, the ocean is the destination.

Isn’t it worth one semester to study three-quarters of the world?
The oceans cover most of our planet and have a major role in global climate, energy production, international trade, politics, biodiversity, and food production. Study of the oceans is an incredibly valuable component of any liberal arts education and can contribute to degree programs in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.