by Iceland Study Abroad | Oct 15, 2017 | 2017 Fall Iceland
For our second overnight trip, we went to the west of Iceland, to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It was a very beautiful part of Iceland, especially with the ocean right below the cliffs. I think my favorite part was making the various stops to see different views of the...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Sep 22, 2017 | 2017 Spring Iceland
The farm I worked at in high school often hosted school trips to come and help out for the day. The students would drag their feet off the bus and look completely miserable: they clearly did not want to be there. Why would a middle-schooler want to work on a farm...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Sep 22, 2017 | 2017 Spring Iceland
Going into the South Iceland trip this past weekend, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I knew we were going to areas that tend to draw more tourists and I wasn’t exactly sure how we were going to fit into that spectrum. At first, I felt like a tourist, as I am...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Sep 22, 2017 | Staff Column
The Réttir, or annual sheep gathering, is a long standing tradition that is steeped in rich history and community building. Many people, of all ages and assumed differing backgrounds, gather to participate in the day long festivities. One aspect farmers and the...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Sep 22, 2017 | 2017 Spring Iceland
I found that hiking added a lot of dimension to my CELL experience so far. Having been with the place, I feel more acquainted to the land; having been with the people, I feel more familiar with my fellow CELL students. The sense of community is much stronger and I...
