As a high school student your next big step is to choose the college you want to attend. There arethousands of schools to choose from and hundreds of majors/minors to study. So many decisionsto make for your future. It can be a bit overwhelming. Especially if people are constantly askingyou about your future plans. It is important to choose what is best for you. Here are someamazing options.When most people think of going to college they think of going to a community college or a 4-year program at a university. People tend to leave out the most unique option...a university atsea. Why only limit your options to schools on land? Going to university at sea gives you all thesame benefits that a college on land would, but you also get so much more. While getting a greateducation you are traveling the sea and visiting so many different, new places that you may nothave even dreamed of. You get to choose the major you wish to study and receive credits, as youwould, at a university on land.One option is University at Sea. The programs range from medical to lawyers. This is anamazing opportunity for people to continue their education in a unique, fun way. It's like you areon vacation while also continuing your education. I could not think of a better way to study, on aship at sea or in a new travel destination. This university offers 15 programs, mostly in themedical field. The courses are held during the day so they do not interfere with your plans atnight or at the ports. The cruise ship offers lots of activities at night for their passengers.University at Sea has conferences all around the world from right here in the United States inAlaska and Hawaii to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Asia, Australia and Europe. You cancheck out their schedule here and see what might work best for you: https://goo.gl/Vtw7k3Source: https://goo.gl/Cd4Sh9Another option is Semester at Sea. Maybe you don't feel comfortable being at sea for so long,you have the option of just spending a semester studying abroad at sea. This program isaccredited through Colorado State University. This is a great experience to add to your resumeand a great experience to have if you are thinking about going to graduate school. There are over70+ credits that are fully accredited at Semester at Sea. This school has all the resources a landuniversity would have. There is a library, classrooms and online academic resources the studentsmay need.Source: https://goo.gl/JWRVeUThese educational programs are unique and would give you the experience of a lifetime. Being atsea while furthering your education sounds like a dream come true. Getting an education isextremely important, no matter your age. Everyone should get an education if they wish andchoose too. Just think of the stories you could tell after coming back from school at sea. So manygreat memories, experiences and stories to have for the rest of your life, plus an education to getyour dream career.
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