Mt. Holyoke students chronicled and blogged about their experience aboard the Flagship Niagara. https://pub.mtholyoke.edu/journal/1812voyage 

One of the most powerful quotes is as follows:
So far the voyage has been fantastic. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst two days before driving to Erie, Pennsylvania. The following two weeks completely changed my life. I feel as though I am now free to sail the world. I always wanted to travel upon graduation, and I’ve found my ticket. I have learned a great deal about sailing, open water, community, family and what it means to be a part of a dedicated and functioning team. Each person is needed for every step. No one is left behind and everyone is important.