Boost Your Brain Power and Enjoy A Cruise
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Crystal World Cruises is taking new approach on their cruise ships by offering educational classes that transfer as college credits.
It’s a world tour that lasts 109 days with departure from Miami, Florida and stops in 45 ports of call in 27 countries on 5 continents. This global cruise takes place from January 12, 2007 and ends on May 1, 2007, so you’ll need a bit of time off in order to take this cruise.
Here are some examples of classes that will be offered:
* Collegiate Course in Computers — In an industry first, guests on the full World Cruise can earn three transferable college credits, while those participating in one or more of the seven World Cruise segments can earn continuing education units. Taught by a college professor,
classes including “Components of the System Unit,” “Computer Storage Devices,” “Database Management,” and “Privacy and Ethics” are an expansion of the line’s revolutionary Computer University@Sea which debuted in 1997. (While guests can take the courses free of charge, those who wish to receive the credits or units will be required to pay a fee.)* Memoir Writing with journalist Joe Kita — Acting as a personal coach, Kita will teach an enrichment writing course to fulfill the dream of many to capture in words their experiences, life lessons and advice. Guests will not only leave the World Cruise with memories, but will
also have a lasting legacy. A journalist for 25 years, Kita also taught writing at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.* Yamaha Master Class — Guests with previous musical experience can explore Master classes on composition, arranging, improvisation, chord studies and playing by ear. An ongoing “independent study” class allows each student to progress at his or her own pace with personal
assistance from the Yamaha “Passport to Music” instructor, and guests are invited to perform before fellow travelers during formal recitals.* Repertory Theatre at Sea Acting Workshops — Crystal’s Repertory Theatre at Sea actors will lead progressive, interactive workshops on the basics of acting and stage movement, line memorization and improvisation, culminating in a theatrical performance for fellow guests.
* 2007 Odyssey Art Masterpiece Art Program — Art classes using the ports as inspiration for guests to create a different masterpiece each segment. New in 2007 will be mosaics workshops, mask-making classes (perfect for the ship’s call in Rio during Carnaval) and a
jewelry-making segment using semi-precious stones and other materials indigenous to the ports. Classes in stone sculpting, painting and scrap-booking are also part of the art curriculum.
For more information on this wordly and educational cruise, please visit Crystal Cruises