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From Sea Time to Career Success: Why Summer Sea Term Matters

Hands-on training during Summer Sea Term helps launch careers across the maritime industry.

Beyond the Port: Village Life in Fiji

A cultural excursion in Fiji gives cadets and crew an immersive experience of traditional village life.

Summer Sea Term Assistant Pursers: A Day in the Life

Get to know the business students doing the administrative work behind the scenes to make every port call possible.

From Cadets to Crew

Crossing the equator is memorable, but the real milestone was learning how a shipboard community works as one.

Engineering Deep Dive: Watch Edition

Engineering watch rotations aboard the Golden Bear give cadets hands-on experience operating a ship’s engine room.

Traversing the Pacific with Celestial Navigation

Despite today’s advanced GPS technology, celestial navigation remains a vital maritime skill that teaches precision, teamwork and self-reliance at sea.

Adapting at Sea: Lessons from the Engine Room

Engineering cadets gain hands-on experience in the engine room by learning how to operate equipment, solve problems and adapt to changing conditions at sea.

Teamwork on the Lines: Hands-On Deck Operations

A senior deck cadet leads the bow crew during mooring operations in San Diego, coordinating docking efforts alongside tugboats.