Here’s a look at the WKU students participating in the Semester at Sea voyage. (The group has set up a Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=109189753068; student blogs also will be available at http://jenniferhail.blogspot.com, http://carleysonaboat.blogspot.com, www.joecoe.com, http://khartleysas.blogspot.com/ and http://lmgsadventures.blogspot.com/):
Carley Brooks
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Year at WKU: Senior
Major: Religious studies
Parents: David and Kathy Brooks
High school: 2006 graduate of Christian Academy of Louisville
Semester at Sea classes: Service Learning, Psychology of Human Learning and Memory, Controversial Issues in Psychology, Global Studies
Quote: “I am looking extremely forward to this opportunity and I think it is incredible that Western has done so much to encourage students to be involved. It is a once in a lifetime experience and I can’t wait to live it this fall.”
Blog: http://carleysonaboat.blogspot.com/
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Year at WKU: Senior
Major: Religious studies
Parents: David and Kathy Brooks
High school: 2006 graduate of Christian Academy of Louisville
Semester at Sea classes: Service Learning, Psychology of Human Learning and Memory, Controversial Issues in Psychology, Global Studies
Quote: “I am looking extremely forward to this opportunity and I think it is incredible that Western has done so much to encourage students to be involved. It is a once in a lifetime experience and I can’t wait to live it this fall.”
Blog: http://carleysonaboat.blogspot.com/
Joey Coe 
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Year at WKU: Junior
Major: Geography
Parents: Bruce and Susan Coe
High school: 2007 graduate of Trinity High School
Semester at Sea classes: Global Studies, Physical Geography, Sustainable Environmental and Economic Development for Emerging Nations, International Service Learning and Intro to Creative Non-Fiction
Quote:“I’m hugely grateful and excited for this adventure. I wouldn’t be going if I didn’t have the support and challenge from my friends and community at WKU. I look forward to lending myself to international service projects, ones that aren’t conducted based on what I think needs to happen, but projects based on what the locals think they need to have a better life. Also, I can’t wait to bring the world back to Bowling Green through pictures, videos and journals on my travel blog. I’m excited about tying in SAS with the work of a campus organization, Americans for Informed Democracy. I’ll be adopting a Bowling Green classroom and helping them become global citizens from abroad by sending them pieces of the countries I’m in while WKU’s chapter of AID will be working with them in person.”
Blog: www.joecoe.com
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Year at WKU: Junior
Major: Geography
Parents: Bruce and Susan Coe
High school: 2007 graduate of Trinity High School
Semester at Sea classes: Global Studies, Physical Geography, Sustainable Environmental and Economic Development for Emerging Nations, International Service Learning and Intro to Creative Non-Fiction
Quote:“I’m hugely grateful and excited for this adventure. I wouldn’t be going if I didn’t have the support and challenge from my friends and community at WKU. I look forward to lending myself to international service projects, ones that aren’t conducted based on what I think needs to happen, but projects based on what the locals think they need to have a better life. Also, I can’t wait to bring the world back to Bowling Green through pictures, videos and journals on my travel blog. I’m excited about tying in SAS with the work of a campus organization, Americans for Informed Democracy. I’ll be adopting a Bowling Green classroom and helping them become global citizens from abroad by sending them pieces of the countries I’m in while WKU’s chapter of AID will be working with them in person.”
Blog: www.joecoe.com
Lauren Gray 
Hometown: Franklin, Tenn.
Year at WKU: Senior
Major: Marketing
Parents: Diane Gray and Bud and Pamela Gray
High school: 2005 graduate of Battle Ground Academy
Semester at Sea classes: International Management, International Service Learning, Global Studies, Introduction to International Business
Quote: “Semester at Sea is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I could not pass up. I began planning for this trip two years ago and I can’t believe it is finally here. To be able to go on this adventure is truly a dream come true and I could have never done it without the support of my parents. I look forward to being able to meet people from all over the country and the world.”
Blog: http://lmgsadventures.blogspot.com/
Hometown: Franklin, Tenn.
Year at WKU: Senior
Major: Marketing
Parents: Diane Gray and Bud and Pamela Gray
High school: 2005 graduate of Battle Ground Academy
Semester at Sea classes: International Management, International Service Learning, Global Studies, Introduction to International Business
Quote: “Semester at Sea is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I could not pass up. I began planning for this trip two years ago and I can’t believe it is finally here. To be able to go on this adventure is truly a dream come true and I could have never done it without the support of my parents. I look forward to being able to meet people from all over the country and the world.”
Blog: http://lmgsadventures.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Hail 
Hometown: Brandenburg, Ky.
Year at WKU: Sophomore
Major: Advertising
Parents: Michelle Thompson and Robert Hail
High school: 2008 graduate of Meade County High School
Semester at Sea classes: Global Studies, International Service Learning, Zoology, Psychology of Learning and Memory.
Quote: “I am beyond excited to be studying abroad with Semester at Sea. I have always wanted to travel, but I never imagined I would have the opportunity to see the world in one semester. I feel very blessed and thankful to be representing WKU.”
Blog: http://jenniferhail.blogspot.com/
Hometown: Brandenburg, Ky.
Year at WKU: Sophomore
Major: Advertising
Parents: Michelle Thompson and Robert Hail
High school: 2008 graduate of Meade County High School
Semester at Sea classes: Global Studies, International Service Learning, Zoology, Psychology of Learning and Memory.
Quote: “I am beyond excited to be studying abroad with Semester at Sea. I have always wanted to travel, but I never imagined I would have the opportunity to see the world in one semester. I feel very blessed and thankful to be representing WKU.”
Blog: http://jenniferhail.blogspot.com/
Kaitlin Hartley 
Hometown: Versailles, Ky.
Year at WKU: Junior
Major: Biology/pre-dental
Parents: Nancy and Dave Hartley
High school: 2009 graduate of Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky
Semester at Sea classes: Global Studies, Zoology, Global Music, Leadership.
Quote: “This is something unique to put on a resume and say you’ve been part of this program. I’m really excited. I think it will be a fun environment to be on ship with all the students.”
Blog: http://khartleysas.blogspot.com/
Hometown: Versailles, Ky.
Year at WKU: Junior
Major: Biology/pre-dental
Parents: Nancy and Dave Hartley
High school: 2009 graduate of Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky
Semester at Sea classes: Global Studies, Zoology, Global Music, Leadership.
Quote: “This is something unique to put on a resume and say you’ve been part of this program. I’m really excited. I think it will be a fun environment to be on ship with all the students.”
Blog: http://khartleysas.blogspot.com/
Cameran Smith 
Hometown: Campbellsburg, Ky.
Year at WKU: Sophomore
Major: Religious studies
Parents: David and Tina Smith
High school: 2008 graduate of Henry County High School
Semester at Sea classes: Introduction to Psychology, The World in Poetry, The West and the World, Global Studies.
Quote: “Semester at Sea is going to be such a great opportunity. For me, I couldn’t decide what country I would like to study abroad in but this program allows me the chance to visit several regions in just one semester. Also, my plans for the future include serving in Christian missions; now, I can see the world and make decisions on where I would like to serve first after I graduate.”
Hometown: Campbellsburg, Ky.
Year at WKU: Sophomore
Major: Religious studies
Parents: David and Tina Smith
High school: 2008 graduate of Henry County High School
Semester at Sea classes: Introduction to Psychology, The World in Poetry, The West and the World, Global Studies.
Quote: “Semester at Sea is going to be such a great opportunity. For me, I couldn’t decide what country I would like to study abroad in but this program allows me the chance to visit several regions in just one semester. Also, my plans for the future include serving in Christian missions; now, I can see the world and make decisions on where I would like to serve first after I graduate.”
Caroline Wells 
Hometown: Glasgow, Ky.
Year at WKU: Junior
Major: Chemistry/pre-pharmacy
Parents: Andy and Stacey Wells
High school: 2009 graduate of Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science
Semester at Sea classes: Zoology, Global Studies, Leadership Development, History
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Quote: “It’s a wonderful opportunity to expand my views on other cultures in the world and to experience things that most people only get to see or hear about on TV or in the media. I can’t wait!”
Hometown: Glasgow, Ky.
Year at WKU: Junior
Major: Chemistry/pre-pharmacy
Parents: Andy and Stacey Wells
High school: 2009 graduate of Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science
Semester at Sea classes: Zoology, Global Studies, Leadership Development, History
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Quote: “It’s a wonderful opportunity to expand my views on other cultures in the world and to experience things that most people only get to see or hear about on TV or in the media. I can’t wait!”
Bobbi-Lee Williams 
Hometown: Portland, Tenn.
Year at WKU: Senior
Major: Human resources management and pre-med.
Parents: Robert and Donna Williams
High school: 2006 graduate of Highland Academy
Semester at Sea classes: Human Resources Management, Introduction to Intercultural Communication, The West and the World, Global Studies
Quote: “I am excited beyond belief by this opportunity. I feel so blessed right now and I would like to thank my family for making this possible for me. Traveling has always been a lifelong dream of mine and this journey tops anything I ever could have imagined.”
Hometown: Portland, Tenn.
Year at WKU: Senior
Major: Human resources management and pre-med.
Parents: Robert and Donna Williams
High school: 2006 graduate of Highland Academy
Semester at Sea classes: Human Resources Management, Introduction to Intercultural Communication, The West and the World, Global Studies
Quote: “I am excited beyond belief by this opportunity. I feel so blessed right now and I would like to thank my family for making this possible for me. Traveling has always been a lifelong dream of mine and this journey tops anything I ever could have imagined.”
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