This Trip Ruined My Life in the BEST Way Possible Past Review
By Kara P (Geology, North Carolina State University / NC State) - abroad from 06/08/2015 to 06/17/2015 with
The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad
I learned so much in such a short amount of time. I now have plans to go back to Iceland to pursue my Master's Degree, which is something I would never have done if not for this experience. Iceland is an amazing country with amazing people and I can't wait to go back! I've also gained a new sense of adventure that will hopefully lead to more awesome experiences in the future.
Review Photos
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
|
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
For a 10 day experience, you learn about a lot of different subjects, including hydropower, geothermal power, and Icelandic history. |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
|
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in very comfortable hostels. |
| * Food: |
The food was great. |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I am ready to become a real Icelander! |
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
|
| * Safety: |
The only safety issues are ones you face when hiking, and those are handled amazingly by the awesome professional guides. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
|
Finances
|
* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
All meals and even snacks are paid for, so you only have to spend money on extra food/souvenirs. I spent about $300, but $200 of that was on a tattoo. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
|
| * What could be improved? |
|
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew that I would fall in love and be heartbroken coming home. But even then, I don't think I would have been prepared for what I experienced. I LOVE YOU ICELAND. |
