Study Abroad Programs in Samoa

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real outcomes in ways that are impossible to replicate in the traditional classroom. Living as part of a close-knit team on an ocean-going vessel, our students learn fundamental lessons beyond academics: teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility. They receive academic credit from the University of South Florida, along with PADI scuba certifications and IYT sailing certifications. Our programs are designed to inspire students to realize that it’s the journey, not the destination, that matters the most.

Discover the social, economic, and political impacts of globalization, westernization, and climate change in Oceania. From your base in Apia, Samoa’s capital, study social justice issues and efforts to protect the environment across the Pacific. Hear perspectives on conservation and resilience from Samoans and other Pacific Islanders, and interact with local university students. Excursions include Samoa’s volcanic island of Savai‘i and a journey to Fiji, where you’ll examine the impacts of development, tourism, and climate change on diverse communities. SIT’s program in Samoa offers the opportunity to earn a minor in Oceanic studies or Indigenous studies. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.