Study Abroad in the British Virgin Islands

Along with the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Spanish Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands encompass a small archipelago of overseas territories in the south Caribbean Sea. International students who aspire to study abroad in the British Virgin Islands can expect to engage their academic pursuits amidst the backdrop of a laidback tropical environment which offers immense natural beauty and tons of adventure travel opportunities. With tourism accounting for nearly half of the local economic production, this is a great place to combine your academic work with more than a little bit of fun.

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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.

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A Guide to Studying Abroad in the British Virgin Islands

Locations

The British Virgin Islands consist of an archipelago of sixty Caribbean islands. The several largest of these are home to the majority of the territory’s 28,000 citizens, living in small towns and villages, while most of the smaller islands sprawled across the seascape remain uninhabited. The British Virgin Islands lay just a few miles due east of the US Virgin Islands and are bordered to the north by the Atlantic ocean.

The largest of the British Virgin Islands is Tortola, which is only 12 miles long and 3 miles wide. Tortola is home to over 80% of the local population, making it by far the most popular destination where to study abroad in the British Virgin Islands. Road Town, the capital and largest settlement in the territories, is also located on Tortola. H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, the country’s sole institution of higher education, is situated on the main island as well.

Other destinations where you can potentially study abroad in the British Virgin Islands include the other “major” islands of Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada. These islands all have very small populations, but nevertheless feature opportunities to study abroad within a variety of specialty programs.

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A once in a lifetime experience

November 26, 2024by: Lucia Carroll - United StatesProgram: Seamester: Caribbean Summer - 20 Days

Being on Seamester was such an amazing experience in so many ways. From learning how to scuba dive to being completely under sail for the first time, I was able to learn so many new things and fall in love with boat life. The community was one of the best parts of the trip. Since we all are with each other pretty much 24/7 it’s easy to create really close relationships. Overall, the trip was amazing, the only thing I wish that was different was that I chose a longer trip

The Adventure of a Lifetime

May 16, 2024by: Emma Stanley - United StatesProgram: Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Seamester was the adventure of a lifetime. I went into it not knowing how to sail but wanting to learn, and came out of it not only with that knowledge, but also with memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and taught me so many new things about myself. The staff members were amazing with their teaching and support, especially when times got rough. Their diligence ensured we all made it safely across the pacific. I also loved the places we visited, with my favorites being the Galapagos, Mo'orea, and the Panama Canal. The class schedule could be challenging at times, and waking up for watch in the middle of the night was definitely not my strong suit, but overall I had an amazing semester. I couldn't recommend Seamester enough and I'm so grateful for this wonderful experience.