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...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Mar 15, 2018 | CELL Iceland Study Abroad Student Blog
Before coming to Iceland, I was excited to be able to join such an inclusive community that embraces the differences of all people while focusing on individual abilities and strengths. So far, I have had the opportunity to meet so many community members that openly...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Mar 15, 2018 | CELL Iceland Study Abroad Student Blog
The first half of the semester has passed in a blink of an eye. We have been moving from one activity to the next, filling our days with learning and group bonding, spicing it up with the occasional adventure thrown into the mix. It seems that every moment is worthy...
