Program Reviews

The GREEN Program is the perfect mix of exploration and adventure/education and promotion of renewable energy. On the program we hiked mountains and glaciers, drove through the rocky countryside in superjeeps, and learned about geothermal, hydroelectric, and biofuel energy sources. The trip guides were some of the nicest and most down to Earth people I have ever met! They took us to some of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Words and pictures cannot do Iceland justice, it is something you must see and do for yourself. The food we were served and the places we stayed were excellent! Some of my favorite memories were hiking to a hot spring on top of a mountain and watching the Northern Lights while relaxing in a hot tub outside in the freezing cold. The GREEN Program was an amazing adventure and an excellent first trip abroad for me. I am more passionate about working in the renewable energy field after taking this trip and I recommend it to anyone.

My time spent in Iceland with The GREEN Program remains the best 10 days of international travel, industry experience, expert lectures, and bucket-list exploring I've ever experienced. Having been all over the world, Iceland holds a unique location for learning about renewable energy from the source (Mother Nature). The Program provides the framework to get you out of your comfort zone (mentally and physically), join a group of forward-thinking young leaders, and present viable solution to today's pressing environmental and social issues set forth by the UN's SDGs. With this unique twist on learning, you build unity through team work, breadth through the choice to pick your research topic, and skills through public speaking and leadership. This program is the reason I am in the career I am today as a Sustainability Specialist. It gave me the strength to endure through hardships, the perseverance to never quit, and the fortitude to last in a demanding, changing field. And all of this in 8 days! The GREEN Program is more than academics and amazing bucket-list adventures. It is a program designed to "wake you up", get you into the mindset of a being a "global citizen", and leaves you with a profound sense of worth, accomplishment, and impact.

The Green Program runs incredible study abroad experiences in Iceland! Not only do you get to hear from top researchers, professionals, and tour geothermal & hydro plants, TGP puts together an inspirational and transformative experience for students who are interested in sustainability and renewable energy. Before this trip I knew I wanted to do something in one of these fields, and after only 8 days I felt ready to take on my journey to a career in energy and sustainability. The mix of academic content, real-world experience (tours, etc) and adventure was awesome! Favorite memory was definitely staying in cabins in the mountains of iceland and spending the night in hot tubs under the stars :)

I loved the GREEN Program! It was an incredible experience and I highly recommend it. There was a great balance between work related activities and fun activities. I really enjoyed the classes at the Iceland School of Energy and going on exclusive tours of geothermal and hydroelectric power plants. The size of the group was great and we all became close by the end of the trip. Our Icelandic guides were amazing too! Everyone was so friendly and open minded - it was truly a welcoming crowd. Every day was filled with adventure! I loved going on hikes, swimming in hot springs, and seeing waterfalls and glaciers. I wish I could go again!

I am so happy I decided to participate in the GREEN Program. I was nervous to travel alone to a different country with people I didn't know, but it was such a good experience that changed my life. I learned so much and from the classes but even more from the hands on projects that went with it. I made new friends and had a blast the whole trip. I fell in love with the country and saw incredible sights. I ate delicious new foods and was immersed in the culture. This is such a great program for anyone in the environmental field!

The GREEN Program was an amazing, unique opportunity to see a truly awesome country like Iceland through the lens of sustainability and renewable energy. I felt that the program was the perfect combination of travel/adventure and learning, so our trip had both purpose and exciting new experiences. I got to visit geothermal and hydropower plants, take classes at the University of Reykjavik on how that power was generated, and see how Iceland has made a wholesale transition to clean energy. We also got to complete a capstone project of our choosing in order to try and apply the principles of sustainability and renewable energy to a real-world example of a possible project or proposal.
Aside from everything I learned about renewable energy and how it can be successfully implemented into our society, I had an absolutely amazing time with the GREEN employees, our Icelandic guides, and the other students on the trip. We were truly immersed into the culture of Iceland and didn't just go for the touristy experiences; we did once-in-a-lifetime things like camping in the Icelandic highlands, hiking on a glacier, and swimming in between two tectonic plates. I got the chance to do things I otherwise never would have been able to do, and I had an absolute blast doing them.
Lastly, the support I've gotten after the program has been integral in my post-graduation job search. The alumni Facebook group allows you to network with people from all over the country and even globally, and GREEN employees post super relevant job listings. They also help get you connected to sustainably-focused organizations and companies. Overall, I would highly recommend participation in this program!