Wonderful Experience

There are plenty of opportunities to engage with the material and tailor the rigor to what you're looking for. The program directors are spectacular and absolutely care about their students. Everyone speaks very good English, but speaking Icelandic helps you to engage with the culture and talk to the locals better. There are language lessons covering the basics with this program. Find less expensive housing during your ISP, and eating out will probably be a big dent on your personal expenses, so try to make your own food and utilize the hostel kitchens. Your host family is a really great way to engage with the community and culture!

This program is the one that transferred credits for my major, so this was the only option for me. That being said, it was spectacular and I learned so much and met some really cool people. I gained an understanding of climate change that I didn't have the same way before--actually being in a place that has experienced great warming and extreme weather of all sorts is very different from learning about it in classes. I also gained some really close friends, colleagues, and a sense of direction for my future. Also beware of the darkness in winter, stay active, stay social, and give yourself grace.