by Iceland Study Abroad | Nov 1, 2016 | 2016 Fall Iceland
When we went to the turf houses, I had an unforgettable experience helping Hannes retrieve turf from his neighbor’s farm. Our end goal was to rebuild a collapsed wall that had been worn down after 5 earthquakes. By first glance, one could tell that it was about to...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Nov 1, 2016 | 2016 Fall Iceland
“The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things,” from Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll, 1872 These were the words with which I began my journey to the land of fire and ice. In just our two months here I...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Nov 1, 2016 | 2016 Fall Iceland
Iceland has been one heck of a ride. There really aren’t many words that can describe what is going on here, so I thought that this picture was a good way to give you the mystery, beauty, and strength of Iceland. This day is going to stick in my brain till the...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Oct 17, 2016 | 2016 Fall Iceland
Today, we are going to learn how to make a pallet planter! Reusing pallets has quickly become trendy as well as a great way to make use of materials that would otherwise be thrown away. These hanging planters also provide a source of food! Whether you decide to grow...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Oct 17, 2016 | 2016 Fall Iceland
Alex Webb Your Waste-free Home A fully sustainable lifestyle is not necessarily the easiest to obtain and it is not the type of lifestyle that can be achieved in one day. Especially in a world where we are in a constant state of consumption and waste, it is difficult...