Absolutely Incredible Unforgettable Experience! Past Review

By (Environmental Science, Rutgers University - New Brunswick) - abroad from 05/18/2015 to 05/27/2015 with

The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about renewable energy and Iceland as a sustainable country. 10 days in the program gave me a new perspective on green energy and what I would like to focus on when finishing my studies. It was definitely a worthwhile trip and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Start saving earlier in advance, and apply for as many study abroad scholarships as possible.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
  • Host Family
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Learning about Geothermal Energy
  • Meeting cool People, both American and Icelandic
  • Thorsmork and camping
* What could be improved?
  • More excursions :)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew about it earlier in order to apply for more scholarships. Overall I think all the resources were provided in order to come to the country prepared for the weather, excursions, and educational aspect.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.