by dave | Apr 17, 2018 | Oceans
Only in the light of beauty can we come to see what is really present. – John O’Donohue Most of us have had breathtaking experiences in nature. Perhaps watching a brilliant sunrise or sunset, or gazing at a seemingly endless ocean where sea and sky blend into one...
by dave | Mar 18, 2018 | Oceans
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Mar 15, 2018 | CELL Iceland Study Abroad Student Blog
I am incredibly grateful to be a student at CELL because it has already given me countless opportunities to expand my knowledge and self-awareness. I am learning how to live a more sustainable lifestyle and to be more aware of my personal impact on the environment. An...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Mar 15, 2018 | CELL Iceland Study Abroad Student Blog
I have learned many things about sustainability in Iceland. New statistics about greenhouse gas emissions and electricity use have shown me that America, my home, has left a huge dirty footprint on Earth. I now know that electricity produces 29% of greenhouse gases in...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Mar 15, 2018 | CELL Iceland Study Abroad Student Blog
My experience with the community here at Sólheimar can be described as both productive and impactful. In the time that I have spent here, I have already formed relationships with a number of individuals. I have learned more than I could have imagined from these...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Mar 15, 2018 | CELL Iceland Study Abroad Student Blog
Turf houses were the original style of houses for Icelanders up until the last century. The houses were constructed out of wood and turf from the land. The turf was stacked around the surrounding walls of the house and was used to insolate the houses during Iceland’s...
