Turf House

Turf house experience     Staying overnight at the turf house was an awesome experience. Hannes and Kristine were the most hospitable people, they were kind and very informational. Hannes has a wealth of knowledge , working with him i could see his passion or...

No Tests = More Success

I want to write on the power of a holistic educational process. From what I have experienced, the holistic approach includes lectures, discussion, videos, movies, social interactions, hands-on activities, cultural integrations, and all aspects of your daily life that...

A Glistening Gem Called Glymur

On Monday, October 19, we traveled to Glymur, which is the tallest waterfall in the entire country of Iceland. Throughout our time in this spectacular country, we have seen a myriad of inspiring natural wonders. By far, however, this hike was (one of the) most...

Running Toward Sustainability

I like to think of the morning as a high school bully. Some may label me as a “morning person” because I possess the rare ability to surge out of bed with vigor. I can roll with the punches, laugh it off, and confront that morning monster. Some days, the very idea of...

Summit Fever

  Right is a scenic panorama taken from the summit of local Mount Hestur. The mountain, which is little more than a bump by Icelandic standards, is nonetheless the most distinguishable geologic feature within hiking distance of Solheimar. At least, this is the...

The day I applied to CELL, I looked everything up about Iceland, the food, language, what the weather was like: it all sounded amazing. The one thing that really stood out to me was the northern lights. I saw pictures and heard people talking about them and how unique...