Semester at Sea Wavelengths Podcast
The Semester at Sea Wavelengths podcast captures the essence of the SAS experience: primarily from stories and recordings of alumni.
Episodes
The founders 3 founders of Camp Fihavanana met in 2015 on the Semester at Sea Spring 2015 voyage, and competed as a team for the Resolution Project Social Venture Challenge. Jessica Razanadrakoto recruited Laura Patterson and Sophie Connot to support her vision for transforming the lives of Malagasy youth through sports and leadership development.
Together, they created Camp Fihavanana — a summer camp program that would challenge ...
This episode Annie Rappeport Ph.D. , member of the Semester at Sea faculty and staff council, is joined by Rosario Betancourt and her children, Juan Jose and Sofia. This episode we get three unique perspectives on sailing and the Semester at Sea study abroad program.
Through Rosario's stories, listeners get a special insight into what voyaging was like in the 1980's. Furthermore, her son Juan Jose sailed in 2015 and offers a mor...
Join in this episode as we dive deep into the intertwined voyages of the Hellwig-Olson family. Led by former home office member, Annie Rappaport: Dr. Beth Hellwig (former Executive Dean), Ryan Ubuntu, and Sarah recount their transformative experiences onboard and their cherished memories with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Dr. Beth Helwig's journey with Semester at Sea began in Spring 2007 when she served as the Director of Student Life...
If you or someone you know wishes to apply please visit:
To donate to this world shifting experience, please visit:
To get involved with the show:
alumni@semesteratsea.orgJoin Indian Interport Lecturer, Nisha Agrawal, as she charts the course of India's economic history from its monumental 1991 reforms to the current landscape. Serving over two decades in poverty and ine...
If you or someone you know wishes to apply please visit:
To donate to this world shifting experience, please visit:
Immerse yourself in the ebb and flow of this week's Semester at Sea Wavelengths podcast, where we chart a course through poetry, mental health advocacy, and celebrate the indispensable contributions of our Deans to our voyages. In Segment 1: The Winding Road Home by J...
If you or someone you know wishes to apply please visit:
To donate to this world shifting experience, please visit:
The main segment this week features Justice K.G. Balakrishnan who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India between 2007 and 2010 and at the time of recording in 2015 was the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of India. On the day of the ...
This week we hear from alum: Brittani Brown with her speech "The Recipe", UC Boulder professor Dr. Peter McGraw from the 'HURL' institute, and the SAS Alma Mater song. The song, and this episode, are dedicated to Dr. Max Brandt who served as SAS chief academic officer for nearly 30 years starting in 1979.
For More on Dr. Peter McGraw: petermcgraw.org
To learn about Dr. Max Brandt: Max Brandt Obituary OR Max Brandt Scholarship Fund
...This episode features a Spring 2014 voyage Japanese language boot camp led by Academic Dean Anne Kinney, Interport Lecturer Harumi Yamanaka, and student Daichi Ishikawa from McGill University.
Followed by an interview with Rhea Kattan. Rhea sailed on the Fall 2022 voyage; the first voyage back following the programs COVID hiatus. Rhea sailed as a gap year student, is a drummer, and all around musician.
Check out Rhea's music below:
...This episode features a number of voices from: Storyteller Phillip Burns on a Fall 2014 field lab, two-time voyager, Jeff Steitz, from a 2014 ship concert and discussion, as well as Life long learner, Yon Yonson, from the Spring 2014 voyage.
If you or someone you know wishes to apply please visit:
https://www.semesteratsea.org/apply/
To donate to this world shifting experience, please visit:
This week, feast your ears on:
- "The Bug" a TedxSemesteratSea speech by Julie Engerran from August 5, 2014 aboard the MV Explorer
- "Making Space for Women’s Rights" a seminar by Professor Daphne Spain
- "Semester at Sea (Song)" By Lynne[a], be sure to check out more of her music on Spotify or Apple Music
Direct link to the track from this episode: https://soundcloud.com/lynneamalley/semester-at-sea
If you or someon...
This week we will first hear an interview with Skye Fitzgerald, a 2 time Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker, from an interview conducted with multi-time voyager Cindy Zomchek.
The second segment this week features a number of student reflections following their in-port time in Myanmar.
The show will close out with a PSA from a certain celebrity comedian and SAS 2003 alum; hope you enjoy!
If you or someone you know wis...
This week features a number of stories from the African continent and, in particular Ghana.
The first segment features Christian Lowe, recounting his 'Green Book Project' business, inspired by his experience on SAS and a number of stories that shifted his Worldview to where he is today.
That interview is followed up by a segment recounting a Semester at Sea and TOMS shoes charitable collaboration from Spring 2014 that took place i...
This episode features a a poem about his experience in Bagan, Myanmar by Spring 2014 alum, William Desena.
Followed by a TEDxSemester at Sea talk by Professor John Boyer.
Finally, you will hear an original song, entitled "The Semester at Sea Song", by Fall 2019 voyager, Cameron Byerly .
If you or someone you know wishes to apply please visit:
https://www.semesteratsea.org/apply/
To donate to this world shifting experience, ple...
This episode features a spoken word performance from Fall 2018 student, Muna, with a retrospective on her voyage. Followed by outtakes from an interview with 4(!!) time voyager Sammy Lam about his experiences, his work in the wine industry, and how SAS was formative to his career. Finally, you will hear an original song written by Spring 2014 voyager, Ryan Hecht. .
If you or someone you know wishes to apply please visit:
This episode features a number of voices from the Fall 2019 voyage, outtakes from an interview with Spring 2010 alumnus, Cameron Thomas-Shah, and a song written by lifelong learner, voyager John Rosenberg.
If you or someone you know wishes to apply please visit:
https://www.semesteratsea.org/apply/
To donate to this world shifting experience, please visit:
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.
A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.