Glacier gliding and sustainable subsistence, culminated by a cube of sour shark! Past Review
By Stephen A (Bioenvironmental Engineering, Rutgers University - New Brunswick) - abroad from 05/28/2014 to 06/06/2014 with
The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad
This was my most rewarding experience by far, thus far! I have found new inspiration to pursue my studies with fervor, and beheld one of the most beautiful landscapes on this planet.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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The Icelandic staff was inviting, informative, and enjoyable as you like! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
From the quaint Hjarðarból guesthouse, to camping out at the Volcano Huts in Þórsmörk, our abodes were top-notch from start to finish! |
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The Icelandic diet is refreshingly simple and nourishing, with enticing foreign twists that warmly welcome you into their culture. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Over such a brief span, it is difficult to fully immerse yourself in Iceland's veritably rich culture & history. That being said, during my stay I felt whole-heartedly welcomed by the natives; they are the friendliest strangers whom I have encountered. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not encounter any of these issues, nor did any of my companions. However, our program was so well organized that, if there had been any issues, I am confident that they would have easily been remedied. |
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Iceland is a very safe country relatively speaking; I never once felt threatened. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | All necessities were provided for us; any extra money spent was for miscellaneous purpose, and born our of want, not need. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Spend your money evenly throughout the trip; you do not want to be penniless at any point! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I have proof that the world is bursting with opportunity, and that one can always start anew. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
