{"id":780,"date":"2026-04-09T05:55:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/?page_id=780"},"modified":"2026-04-16T06:18:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T06:18:25","slug":"eligibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Eligibility Criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"780\" class=\"elementor elementor-780\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b1f64f3 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7b1f64f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2950701f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2950701f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<img class=\"e-image-base e-582120d1-32defaf\" \n\t\t\t\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"582120d1\" \n\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"28\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icon-transparent-outline@2x.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"538\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"549\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icon-transparent-outline@2x.png 538w, https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icon-transparent-outline@2x-294x300.png 294w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"34f771b4\" \n\t\tclass=\"e-34f771b4-102a512 e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\t\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tEssential Eligibility Criteria\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t    \t            <a\n            \t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/www.kilianasnot.com\/sea\/eligibility#register-important\"\n        target=\"_self\"\n            class=\"e-51d5a7e9-af2958e e-button-base\"\n            data-interaction-id=\"51d5a7e9\"\n             \n        >\n            Register \u2192\n        <\/a>\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-486c7aa2 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"486c7aa2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64ffec79 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64ffec79\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<img class=\"e-image-base e-4a2294de-c51caf2\" \n\t\t\t\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"4a2294de\" \n\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"23\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/favicon-white@2x.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"537\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"550\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/favicon-white@2x.png 537w, https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/favicon-white@2x-293x300.png 293w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<img class=\"e-image-base e-373ce1be-c29dd53\" \n\t\t\t\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"373ce1be\" \n\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"1268\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SSE-motivated-learners.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"820\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"734\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SSE-motivated-learners.jpg 820w, https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SSE-motivated-learners-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kilianasnot.com\/sea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SSE-motivated-learners-768x687.jpg 768w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ca3e60 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ca3e60\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"c477efb\" \n\t\tclass=\"e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\t\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tOn the lookout for <em>explorers and motivated learners<\/em>!\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"1a818250\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSea Star Explorations offers programs designed to immerse participants in new cultures and environments. While we welcome a diverse group of individuals, it is important to ensure the program you select is the right fit for both you and Sea Star Explorations.<br><br>Some programs require extended time in the water, while others involve navigating cultural or language differences with patience and adaptability. In every program, we seek participants who are as eager as we are to connect with communities and live like a local.<br><br>To confirm readiness and ensure the program is a good match, we require a personal or educator recommendation. Recommendations must be submitted within 30 days of your application and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seastarexplorations.com\/recommendations\"><u>can be completed online here.<\/u><\/a><br><br>Exceptions to the recommendation requirement: If you are an Acadia Institute of Oceanography student recommended by their staff, or if you are a returning Sea Star participant who was invited back, a new recommendation is not required.<br>If you are uncertain about your fit for a program, please contact us. The Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC) below will help guide your decision.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-866c6de e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"866c6de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<hr class=\"e-b96c0ad-4bd739a e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"b96c0ad\"   \/>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb78c76 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bb78c76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"4a2c1f3\" \n\t\tclass=\"e-4a2c1f3-308af4a e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\t\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tAdaptability\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81154bd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"81154bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cb1426 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1cb1426\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-d7f714d-5bb8cde e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"d7f714d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBe Flexible\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"c313232\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchedules may change, accommodations may be basic, food and surroundings may be unfamiliar, and internet or phone access may be unavailable at times.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a37d7f9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a37d7f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-94e2a85-51d25ab e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"94e2a85\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApproach Adversity\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"9c771f5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSuch as poor weather or last-minute changes\u2014with maturity, good humor, and a positive attitude.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aee2682 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aee2682\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-7e84f3b-e851032 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"7e84f3b\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBe a team player\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"06112ba\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupporting fellow participants even when working with people whose perspectives may differ from your own.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5a2c25 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d5a2c25\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<hr class=\"e-cf34f56-6c9df89 e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"cf34f56\"   \/>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc3de78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dc3de78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"d3b9d18\" \n\t\tclass=\"e-d3b9d18-69543cf e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\t\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tSafety First\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d06a26 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d06a26\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a21ca49 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a21ca49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-9f50780-4ee86a1 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"9f50780\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTravel Responsibly\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"07fa5a7\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTravel independently to and from domestic program locations. For international programs, the option to travel on the same flight as a staff member is available.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9341041 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9341041\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-89f5003-5a87d18 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"89f5003\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFollow Directions Carefully\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"1e2b420\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tListen carefully and follow directions to manage risks and hazards.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81f3c82 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"81f3c82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-937fcc1-196a241 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"937fcc1\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUse Good Judgment\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"82c6a92\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExercise good judgment, especially when unsupervised, and alert others to known potential hazards.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5df07a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5df07a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-b501061-948fe6e e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"b501061\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRespect Rules &amp; Laws\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"57dc537\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnderstand program risks and expectations, comply with Sea Star staff guidance, and follow all applicable local, national, and international laws.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8ff15b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f8ff15b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<hr class=\"e-e3f33c0-ae829c6 e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"e3f33c0\"   \/>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44eff2b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"44eff2b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"59fc1ff\" \n\t\tclass=\"e-59fc1ff-ec30100 e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\t\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tSelf-Awareness &amp; Emotional Intelligence\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8aa0832 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8aa0832\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-933a908 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"933a908\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-e9e959e-776ee10 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"e9e959e\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpeak Up Early\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"3453b09\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdvocate for yourself by notifying staff promptly of personal, safety, or health concerns.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b08658d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b08658d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-d4b1faa-9e839cf e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"d4b1faa\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStay Present &amp; Aware\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"85fe35c\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRemain situationally aware, staying with the group and attentive to surroundings.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fba9c24 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fba9c24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<hr class=\"e-8fb8b7f-abc0fdf e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"8fb8b7f\"   \/>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f93b1d1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f93b1d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"0a276af\" \n\t\tclass=\"e-0a276af-9a9a24d e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\t\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tPhysical, Mental &amp; Emotional Self-Care\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68a9513 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68a9513\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4614204 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4614204\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-dee59be-c962656 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"dee59be\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdjust to Independence\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"888eaa2\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdjust to being away from usual sources of support (e.g., family, friends, healthcare providers).\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68545a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68545a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-db789ab-3e2b974 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"db789ab\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCreate a Wellness Plan\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"42b72ab\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDevelop a wellness plan to maintain health during the program and implement it.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3d90ed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f3d90ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-af86696-06607e6 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"af86696\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPractice Daily Self-Care\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"9ed2a78\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPractice self-care, including hydration, nutrition, rest, hygiene, and use of prescribed medications.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c98118 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4c98118\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-4486e5e-45e97e7 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"4486e5e\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunicate Health Needs\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"3ba5986\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunicate honestly with staff about health challenges before and during the program.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7df062f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7df062f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-ecae790-5a273ae e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"ecae790\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFollow Medical Guidance\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"c3c240a\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek medical advice as needed and follow treatment plans.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13560f9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13560f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-dec77cf-00b3b63 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"dec77cf\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrepare Physically\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"c2fa561\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrepare for the physical demands of the program, which may include swimming, snorkeling, hiking, climbing stairs, or extended walking. Appropriate gear, as listed in program materials, is required. Alternative activities may not be available.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa5d8ed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa5d8ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<hr class=\"e-0260e24-af5e336 e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"0260e24\"   \/>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46b3617 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46b3617\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"298a74d\" \n\t\tclass=\"e-298a74d-04747af e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\t\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tEngagement, Attitude \u2028&amp; Behavior\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20c8c49 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"20c8c49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab60c57 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab60c57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-cb3c7ef-1e7c063 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"cb3c7ef\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tParticipate Fully\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"181f02f\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContribute to a safe, positive learning environment by participating fully.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b68f33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b68f33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-97aeb38-6603e3d e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"97aeb38\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStay Actively Involved\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"c0eaca3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStay engaged in activities.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a00cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09a00cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-6a16d14-65efbb5 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"6a16d14\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLimit Distractions\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"c7f2954\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLimit phone and internet use to designated free times.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c39790 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c39790\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-49274d4-ec1e57f e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"49274d4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRespect Cultures &amp; Communities\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"2ec4669\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInteract respectfully with unfamiliar cultures and communities.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46e6ea4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46e6ea4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-1e9282e-258b7ac e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"1e9282e\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProtect Natural Environments\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"4b4b782\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShow respect for natural environments through responsible words and actions.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe1b4f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2fe1b4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-c679f34-341e3b0 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"c679f34\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAddress Concerns Early\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"75f6373\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAddress concerns about meeting these criteria before the program begins.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cacb03 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6cacb03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-1f06df3-a8ceb24 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"1f06df3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaintain Professional Conduct\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"92f8edc\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRefrain from inappropriate behavior, including harassment, bullying, offensive remarks, unwanted physical contact, use of illegal substances, or any unlawful activity.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a76471 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a76471\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<hr class=\"e-7e97b17-6e27f72 e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"7e97b17\"   \/>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a55aa5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a55aa5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3e5d5e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b3e5d5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"9db5eb1\" \n\t\tclass=\"e-9db5eb1-430cf9f e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\t\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tIMPORTANT\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"a2f95e8\" \n\t\tclass=\"e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\t\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tReasonable Accommodations\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e41e5d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e41e5d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-400d998 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"400d998\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-dc08f10-2f75130 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"dc08f10\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAccommodation Policy\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"64b461f\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSea Star Explorations is committed to providing reasonable accommodations whenever possible. Accommodations are adjustments or services that enable participants with disabilities, medical conditions, or religious needs to benefit from the program. All accommodation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Accommodations that would fundamentally alter the program or create undue hardship on Sea Star Explorations or its other participants (e.g., costly, extensive program changes, disruptive to others) cannot be provided. Examples include situations where a participant would be unable to meet essential program requirements (with or without accommodations) or where in-country conditions could create a direct threat to the participant\u2019s health or safety.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-169c4e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"169c4e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-3a94dd9-2117892 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"3a94dd9\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you wish to discuss the eligibility criteria as described, contact us at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:sherry@seastarexplorations.com?\"><u>sherry@seastarexplorations<\/u><\/a>.  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Sea Star Explorations offers programs designed to immerse participants in new cultures and environments. While we welcome a diverse group of individuals, it is important to ensure the program you select is the right fit for both you and Sea Star Explorations. 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