In Photos: A Multi-Country Experience in the Semester at Sea Program

Salmoncain Smith-Shomade, a rising senior at the George Washington University majoring in journalism and mass communication, traveled during the past spring semester as part of the Semester at Sea program. Smith-Shomade chose the expansive program over an immersive option, exploring 10 countries on three continents over 105 days.

“Fortunately,” he said, “I brought my camera along to chronicle my experiences. I’d like to share 10 images from my journey, starting with my entrance into the city of Bangkok, Thailand, to my departure from Bremen, Germany. It was truly one of the most transformative times of my life.”

Bangkok, Thailand: Motorcyclists line across the major intersection between Ratchadamri Road and Rama I Road in the heart of downtown.

Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam: A man and child laugh while a street violinist plays near the Saigon Central Post Office.

George Town, Malaysia: A view of the Kapitan Keling Mosque — limited by window shades —in George Town, Penang State.

Agra, India: A wild monkey walks across the perimeter gate of the Agra Fort.

Mombasa, Kenya: On the streets of Mombasa, a vendor processes raw sugarcane into fresh juice using a machine.

Cape Town, South Africa: Five Cape Penguins stand on a rock in the sunlight, after swimming through the Atlantic Ocean.

Cape Coast, Ghana: Inside the Cape Coast Castle, a man sells traditional Ghanian art, sculptures and artifacts.

Casablanca, Morocco: Several visitors walk through and observe the inside of the Hassan II Mosque.

A Coruña, Spain: A view from behind three arches, City Hall faces the Plaza de María Pita.

Bremen, Germany: The sun sets along the Kleine Weser and Werdersee rivers in Bremen.