This video is not originally mine but came from some of the awesome voyagers on SAS 128 and Déwun Owusu! I sat on this video for a year after our voyage but decided to finally put it out to let everyone see it.
I've been binge watching a lot of SAS videos and I'm thinking is SAS really worth it? I love how this is a fun way to study abroad, but how do you guys not feel so home sick? How are you guys not worried about storms and hurricane season when attending the fall semester? How are you sure people from the spring 2020 voyage wasn't tested positive and could've been in the dorm rooms? Do you think it would be safe to travel soon? Do you think SAS might cancel the fall and spring 2021 voyage maybe due to the economic stress everyone worldwide is dealing with? I might be overthinking a lot but my teacher kind of brought that to my attention so I feel really stuck, and don't know if this program might be right for me to attend after viewing how scary this virus is and how some study abroad students are trapped in countries and are panicking. What do you think about everything?
I'll just say that Semester at Sea is probably one of the most life changing experience that one can take. It will give you memories, experiences, and lessons that you will hold with you for the rest of your life. On the voyage, of course people got homesick, but SAS does a lot of things to help you deal with it such as families and support groups. Storms are always a possibility, but the crew on board can see them pretty far out and they do whatever necessary to avoid them. Personally, I always loved when through storms at sea. On our voyage, it was a possibility that someone would bring the virus on board, but we just just trust each other and our medical to make sure it did not happen or stop the spread of it. Even before the outbreak, the ship is sanitized constantly and you constantly use the hand sanitizer stations around the ship. Traveling wise, I think by the end of the year it will be possible again. I am no expert though, but that's my guess. Personally, I don't believe there is any potential for them to cancel the fall or spring 2021 voyage.
I was supposed to go on the Fall voyage, and when I heard it was canceled, I was extremely disappointed. I asked you which cabin to apply for because of my claustrophobia, and you were kind enough to answer! I just wanted to thank you for helping me, even though it was canceled.
I'm so sorry it was canceled, but they will sail again. And no problem, it's always fun answering all the questions I get! Hopefully you are able to find your way on a future voyage!
As someone who was supposed to be on the Fall voyage, I can tell you that everyone was very disappointed. For some people, this was their only chance to be able to do SAS. When we heard the news, we were sent to a link that allowed us to transfer our deposits to a future voyage. I was previously supposed to be on the Spring 2021, but after hearing of the new price decrease I changed to Fall 2020. Now I’m having to change back to Spring 2021 or even possibly Spring 2022 because of the study abroad restrictions at my university. I was extremely disappointed to hear that the voyage was cancelled, but I think SAS ultimately did the right thing.
I'm so sorry and I wish you the best of luck to be able to sail in the future! It's unfortunate, but it's probable for the best to cancel now instead of in the middle of the voyage while risking everyone's safety.
I think Semester At Sea did the right thing. Better to cancel now than all the ports later. Would students feel safe going into port? Traveling the world?
When there is a vaccine, there may be SAS again. Maybe Spring 2021. More likely Fall 2021. It is for the best, I hope everyone gets their money back. Many universities may still stay online for Fall 2020 I know you may think it sucks. It does, but it's a way to keep more people healthy and not over burden the hospital staff around the world. I've had 2 coworkers, and 4 acquaintances dead from this disease. Multiple family members sick, one still on oxygen. Be safe. Help keep your family and friends safe.
Thank you for your response! It really has been terrible all around the world and you are probably right that we won't be getting back to complete normalcy anytime soon. SAS reported that they received funding from the relief act, so even though they lost a great deal of money, they will sail again.
This was some surprising news, especially after the last updates to the voyage. I want to know what you guys think though, so make sure to join the conversation below and let me know!
Thank you for sharing your video especially the ship that you created here @ Cruzen the Tube And @ ALL please continue to support each other. Keep safe ALL.
This is something I have never done before, but I think it works to really show you the ship like now one else has done before. This is a 360 video, so make sure to look around. If you have a VR headset such as google cardboard, use it. I promise it's worth it! Also, take a look around in each room and see if you can spot me.
do you think the spring 2021 voyage is going to change significantly? It is supposed to embark in Tokyo and logistically with the fall 2020 voyage disembarking in Costa Rica, I think that it is very possible that at least the embarkation port for the spring 2021 voyage could change.
That's very hard to say right now. I think by the Spring, the world will have mostly gone back to normal, but that's just an uninformed guess. My bet would be that the voyage will go with some changes, but nothing to significant. A country or two might be changed, but nothing seriously impactful.
I was going to apply for spring 21 but now I’m considering going in fall 2020. I don’t really like being away from home for too long so I much rather be home for 50 days but idk.
If that works for you then that's great! Sounds like a good reason to choose the Fall voyage! Also, still consider the spring though as a way to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Maybe you could have some of your family or friends from home meet you in a country halfway through the voyage.
So it really just depends on when you apply and how many other people apply at the same time. I imagine right now the responses are a little slower, but if you haven't heard back within 7 business days then I would just send them a nice email just asking for updates.
I was supposed to go on the fall 2020 voyage, but I think I’m going to switch to spring. Although, my advisor told me that sas is changing the itinerary for the spring 2021 voyage as well! So everything is still up in the air! Ahhh
I was supposed to go on the fall 2020 voyage but I’m probably going to change it to the spring 2021 voyage since the voyage is shorter and also because I really want to go to Asia.
Do you think you could give us a rundown of how much you spent in each port? or out of pocket overall? I’m trying to gage how much I should bring for overall spending! Thanks!
It really depends on how bad it is. I was friends with a couple people that were a bit claustrophobic on the ship and none of them had any issues. You're best though will probably the outside double as that'll give you the most space and allows you to see outside. The second choice would probably be the outside triple. To be honest, most people are only in their rooms when they are sleeping so it isn't to bad.
Good catch, I completely missed that! Just changed it now. And yes, there are saver cabins on deck 3, but the number of them is very limited and they are not one of the four initial options you have. To get one of those, you have to talk to the financial department at SAS after scholarships come out and hope you can convince to put you in one of those.
Do you maybe remember what company you booked for your Halong bay trip because I know that a lot of people book castaways but also a lot of them said that it maybe wasn't the safest option
My grouped booked through Phoenix, but it wasn't a booze cruise like Castaways was. If that is the kind of thing you are looking for I know that a few people had a pretty good time with Oasis Bay.
So I’m a sewer and seeing the bandana you could get someone to or hand make a pillow, with a plain back. It might be kind of cool to put it on the bed or couch in your dorm/apartment/house.
