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The Trip that Helped Me Find My Passion Past Review

By (Sustainable Development and Energy Systems Engineering, Lehigh University) - abroad from 12/12/2015 to 12/20/2016 with

The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The GREEN Program was an incredible trip, and even though it was only 8 days long, it truly changed my life. I would highly recommend any student, no matter what academic background you have, to take a leap into the GREEN Program. You will be so impressed with the work you do in just those 8 days, and exhilarated by the adventures you go on. The GREEN Program not only educates you about sustainability and renewable energy, but also about living life in the moment and being confident in yourself. And doesn't end once you return home! The GREEN program has a lot of perks for alumni. I am so grateful to be a part of something that is more than just a trip abroad.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I didn't spend over $200 the whole trip

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • The adventure
  • The inclusive environment
  • The capstone project
* What could be improved?
  • I was only there for 8 days, but maybe a better template for the presentation to be more prepared
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To live each day to the fullest! It's only 8 days long, I loved how we didn't know the itinerary to stay living in the moment, it helped keep my mind on the now instead of what was to come.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.