by Iceland Study Abroad | Apr 20, 2017 | 2017 Spring Iceland, Staff Column
Iceland has seen a major increase in tourism in the past few years, and the country is still trying to figure out how to deal with it effectively. This increase has led to much erosion, and we have seen many staircases and boardwalks put in to try to mitigate it. Most...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Mar 24, 2017 | Staff Column
A couple of days ago, we went on a hike along Hestvatn, the lake near the bottom of Hestfjall (Horse Mountain). It was a nice, relaxing hike, approximately four miles round trip in the Kiðjaberg area, and it was not as steep or strenuous as our other hikes. We spent...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Mar 24, 2017 | Staff Column
This week we visited Þingvellir National Park, one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions. For tourists, the park is probably most notably famous for its geological significance. Its rift valley marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the boundary between...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Mar 24, 2017 | Staff Column
When you place an aluminum can in the recycling bin, what happens to it? It is send to a factory that melts it down, and makes new products out of it, typically another aluminum can. What happens when you flush the toilet? Your waste is most likely sent to a treatment...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Feb 26, 2017 | Staff Column
Last week we visited Landsvirkjun, Iceland’s national power company. Before we met with their representative, the group made a stop at the Búrfell Dam. As always in Iceland, I was captivated by the beauty of the surrounding landscape. However after more reflection I...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Feb 24, 2017 | Staff Column
After spending three weeks in Iceland, the CELL group has learned quite a bit about both the Icelandic culture, and various methods of enacting sustainability. Although most Icelanders have the luxury of pumping naturally hot water into their homes for heat, much of...
