Los mejores podcasts de Semester (2024)

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Sailing Through Perspectives: Brandon Johnson’s Semester at Sea Journey with Annie Rappeport 44:57

15d ago44:57

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APPLY - APPLY to Semester at Sea DONTE - DONATE to Semester at Sea Annie Rappeport sits down with Brandon Johnson, a seasoned Semester at Sea alumnus and three-time voyager. Having experienced the program both as a student and as a resident director, Brandon offers a truly unique perspective on global education and leadership at sea. He shares how …

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Semester at Sea to The Amazing Race: Karishma Cordero’s Adventure 31:39

29d ago31:39

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Karishma's Alumni Profile - SAS Blog In this episode, we catch up with Karishma Cordero, a recent contestant on the 36th season of The Amazing Race. Karishma’s passion for global exploration first ignited during her Semester at Sea voyage in the spring of 2022, where she embraced immersive learning from cultures around the world. Mid-voyage, she re…

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Navigating Education and Mentorship: Myla Edmond’s Semester at Sea Story 36:42

1M ago36:42

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In this episode, Myla Edmond reflects on her unique journey with Semester at Sea, first as a student in 1999 and later as faculty. Interviewed by her friend and former co-faculty member, Annie Rappeport, Myla shares the lessons she’s carried into her career in marketing, the stark differences between classroom learning and hands-on global education…

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World's Toughest Row: A Second Pacific Crossing 39:11

6M ago39:11

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Join us as we dive into the remarkable journey of Kristen Hoffer, a seasoned Semester at Sea alumna who is embarking on an awe-inspiring adventure of a lifetime. Kristen shares her captivating story of resilience and determination as part of Team Hericane Rowing, a group of intrepid women set to row 2800 nautical miles from Monterey Bay, California…

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Global Warming, Web3, & AI: Voyage of a Presidential Scholar w/ Yulia Conley 56:35

7M ago56:35

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If you or someone you know wishes to apply please visit: APPLY to Semester at Sea To donate to this world shifting experience, please visit: DONATE to Semester at Sea Yulia Conley, an accomplished economist and mathematician whose academic pursuits have taken her from the halls of Columbia University to the hallowed grounds of Oxford. In this episo…

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A Russian Journalist in Israel - A Never-ending Journey from SAS and Beyond 1:23:32

7M ago1:23:32

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Join us as we sit down with Russian journalist and Semester at Sea alum, Kira Tverskaya. Having lived in Israel for two transformative years and navigated the fast-paced world of Russian news networks, Kira's perspective is also uniquely shaped by her experiences at sea. Kira embarked on multiple voyages to explore diverse cultures and destinations…

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Mission to Madagascar: Students Serving the World as Global Citizens of Study Abroad 35:56

11M ago35:56

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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. …

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Goodbye NC State! - A rundown of the 15 most important lessons I learned, as a European studying in the United States 22:33

12M ago22:33

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It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) Eventually, all good things come to an end. Soon my semester abroad at NC State in Raleigh, NC is going to be over and for this last episode of Beccy On Tour, I wanted to give you a rundown of the 15 most important lessons I learned, as a European studying in t…

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A Family of World Travelers 45:01

12M ago45:01

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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 …

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Week_FIFTEEN - About how I was stuck at Gringott's Wizarding Bank for 2.5 hours and other Florida traveling stories 17:28

12M ago17:28

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It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this episode, I'm going share my adventures in the southernmost state of the continental United States, Florida. You'll learn about Miami's various districts and neighbourhoods, where J.Lo resides and where you can find the best Mojitos in the city. Also, I …

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Week_FOURTEEN - About a Drunk Shakespeare theater production and other exciting New York traveling stories 13:07

1y ago13:07

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It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this episode, you'll learn about what New York has to offer in terms of sightseeing, events and nightlife and let me tell you, it's a lot! Also, I will spice up this episode with interesting facts about New York monuments, art and culture. Below you can find…

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Week_THIRTEEN - About a horrific hostel and other Washington D.C. traveling stories 20:07

1y ago20:07

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this episode, I'll tell you about my trip to Washington D.C. -the capital of the United States- and I will share some really cool sightseeing and restaurant tips with you and some (hopefully) entertaining experiences I've made on my travels. B…

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Week_TWELVE - About working in the acting industry and the positive aspects and challenges that go along with it - an interview with Sandi Sullivan - an actress and musical performer based in Raleigh ... 26:31

1y ago26:31

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this episode, Sandi Sullivan, a Raleigh-based actress and musical performer, is going to talk about her experiences in the acting industry, why she loves acting and the challenges that come with the job. Listen, Learn & Enjoy! ;) Follow Sandi …

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Week_ELEVEN - About How I ended up in a horror movie and other acting & modeling experiences 13:23

1y ago13:23

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this episode, you'll learn about how Americans celebrate Halloween, how I became the main character of a Halloween movie, and how to best connect with people from the creative industry in the United States. Enjoy! You can also find my personal…

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Week_TEN - About the differences in college life between Vienna University of Business & Economics (WU) & NCSU - an interview with Erik Rodriguez - exchange student at WU 28:13

1y ago28:13

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this episode, Erik Rodriguez, a senior at NC State who studied abroad at my home university, Vienna University of Business & Economics, will share his perspective on college life, class schedules and interactions with students and professors. …

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Week_NINE - About a rainforest adventure tour and other cool Puerto Rico travel tips 17:35

1y ago17:35

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) This is my tenth episode! And on the occasion of this special event, I will be providing you with Puerto Rico traveling tips, some background information about San Juan's historical development and of course crazy and funny stories. Below you can…

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Week_8 - About working in the media industry and the positive aspects & challenges that come with it - an interview with Tyler Dukes - Investigative Reporter at 'The News & Observer' in Raleigh, NC 37:26

1y ago37:26

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this episode, Tyler Dukes, Investigative Reporter at 'The News & Observer' in Raleigh, NC is going to chat out of the box about how he started off his career in journalism at Technician, the student-run newspaper of NC-State, why he chose to w…

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Week_SEVEN - About working in the United States as an international student 12:34

1y ago12:34

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this episode, I will walk you through all the required steps to be able to work in the United States as an international student if you hold a J1 or F1 student visa. Also, you can find links to useful resources and information material below i…

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Week_SIX - About the Differences in the Music Industry between the United States and Europe - an Interview with Jason Evans Groth - Former Musician & Digital Media Librarian at NCSU 32:51

1y ago32:51

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this episode, Jason Evans Groth, former professional musician and member of the band Magnolia Electric Co., will give you an idea about the day-to-day life of a musician, share his experiences with touring and performing at venues in the Unite…

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Sailing with Desmond Tutu: Three Generations of Voyagers 1:06:07

1y ago1:06:07

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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 …

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Week_FIVE – About How I broke TWO phones in ONE week, Flood Warnings and my First Football Game 15:09

1y ago15:09

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Heya peeps! :) It’s Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this episode, I will spill the beans about one of the biggest events in the life of an American University Student – an American Football Game. If you have ever wondered if football games are really that big of a deal in the US or if they are …

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Week FOUR: About the Differences in Working Life between the United States and Europe - an Interview with David H. Henard, Ph.D. - Marketing and Business Professor at NCSU 30:24

1y ago30:24

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this forth episode, David H. Henard, Ph. D., marketing and business professor at NCSU and in France is going to give you some valuable insights into the US-American working life, specifically the Sales and Marketing industry. He will answer qu…

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Week_THREE - About How I almost drowned and other Traveling Stories 15:55

1y ago15:55

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this fourth episode, I'm gonna give you some exclusive tips and recommendations about traveling North Carolina's Outer Banks including Google Maps Links (see below). Enjoy :) Day 1 Kill Devil Hills, NC Admiral Street Beach Access, NC Seabreeze…

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Week_TWO - About Packapalooza & Pros- & Cons of American College Life 11:06

1y ago11:06

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College life ;) In this third episode, I'm gonna be introducing you to "Packapalooza" - one of the biggest events here at NC-State. I'll look deeper into some of the similarities & differences between Austrian & American universities. And of course I have two st…

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Week_ONE - About Orientation Week, Campus, Classes & More 11:28

1+ y ago11:28

11:28

Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) Get ready to learn about my first week at NC State, stay tuned to hear more about my classes, NC State Campus and its (amazing!!) facilities and as always be prepared for story-times & funny lines (and yes, I know that rhymes ;)) Feel free to DM …

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Intro - Preparing for a Semester Abroad in the United States 9:16

1+ y ago9:16

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Heya peeps! :) It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) In this first episode, I will introduce myself, the university I'll be attending, North Carolina State University (NC State) and I'll help you out with some tips and tricks on how to prepare for a semester at a university in the United States. Fe…

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Navigating India’s Economic Sea Change with Nisha Agrawal: The Intersection of Development, Inequality, and Poverty 53:51

1+ y ago53:51

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If you or someone you know wishes to apply please visit: APPLY to Semester at Sea To donate to this world shifting experience, please visit: DONATE to Semester at Sea To get involved with the show: alumni@semesteratsea.org Join Indian Interport Lecturer, Nisha Agrawal, as she charts the course of India's economic history from its monumental 1991 re…

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Thinking on a Global Scale 20:21

1+ y ago20:21

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If you or someone you know wishes to apply please visit: APPLY to Semester at Sea To donate to this world shifting experience, please visit: DONATE to Semester at Sea 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 indispensabl…

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K.G. Balakrishnan, Indian Supreme Court Justice & John Rosenburg 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

45:07

If you or someone you know wishes to apply please visit: APPLY to Semester at Sea To donate to this world shifting experience, please visit: DONATE to Semester at Sea 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 …

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Dr. Peter McGraw, ’The Recipe’ & Alma Mater Tribute 37:37

1+ y ago37:37

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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.o…

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Rhea Kattan & Japanese Language Bootcamp 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

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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 g…

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Stories & Music of the World 17:12

1+ y ago17:12

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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 t…

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Back with the Travel Bug 53:54

1+ y ago53:54

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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…

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Skye Fitzgerald & Highlights From The Past 34:31

2+ y ago34:31

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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 ce…

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Culture Shock and a Shifting Worldview w/ Christian Lowe & Tom’s Shoes 39:10

2+ y ago39:10

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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 Semest…

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Reinventing Education with SAS 27:15

2+ y ago27:15

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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…

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Finding Yourself & Overcoming Pre-Voyage Challenges 29:06

3y ago29:06

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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 voyag…

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Introduction to Semester at Sea (the Podcast) 30:31

3y ago30:31

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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, pleas…

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Episode 1 trailer 0:20

5y ago0:20

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Preview of Episode 1-- What advice do returning students have for incoming First-Years?

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Episode One: Your first week 29:34

5+ y ago29:34

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Justin Bruchey and Sarah T. Cummings from the Office of Residence Life & Housing interview rising sophomores Brooke Cooper and Shannon Gibbons about advice they'd offer to incoming First-Year Students.