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semester

[si-mes-ter] / sɪˈmɛs tər /
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The Tech Force program also aims to give 200 students in technology programs “meaningful public-service experience and the opportunity to earn college credits” in exchange for a volunteer Semester of Service.

From Barron's • Dec. 15, 2025

Jeff Whittall, the medical consultant for Semester at Sea, said before the ships leave port, students hear a spiel about seasickness prevention.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2018

It’s what motivated Chua with Sunrise Semester to spend three hours each day attempting to reach up to 100 voters in roughly 70 homes within her assigned “turf.”

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2018

Instead, they refer students to independent, third-party operators such as the Institute for the International Education of Students, the Council on International Educational Exchange or Semester at Sea.

From Washington Times • Jul. 7, 2017

We have described the General Commers; and we have now to make our readers acquainted with the so-called Special Commers, that which each individual corps celebrates at the commencement and conclusion of each Semester.

From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William




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