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  • Locations: Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Program Terms: Fall, Semester, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geology, Sociology
Program Type: field study, study abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad: Iceland: Climate Change and the Arctic

Study the impact of climate change on Arctic ecosystems and societies while exploring Iceland’s dramatic landscapes. Visit renewable energy centers, glaciers, volcanoes, fjords, geothermal fields, and rugged coastlines to understand climate change causes and effects. Travel to the remote Westfjords to observe the impact of global warming on glaciers and ice sheets. Learn about climate models, carbon management, and renewable technologies, and live with an Icelandic family in Ísafjörður while conducting fieldwork and outdoor study.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.


EARN A MINOR

SIT’s program in Iceland offers you the choice to do a minor in Arctic studies or environmental science. You’ll develop practical skills in carbon calculations, climate modeling, and ecosystem analysis, and will apply interdisciplinary scientific methods to contribute to finding solutions for climate change.


MONEY MATTERS 

SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information. Learn more about financial aid.
 

HEAR FROM A FORMER STUDENT

"While traveling throughout the country, I learned so much about Icelandic culture from both the program's admins and the locals in each town we visited. Additionally, I learned an incredible amount from the other students on the program. I feel that the value of a program like this is less textbook learning and more experiential learning you would be unable to experience elsewhere."
 

CONTACT SIT STUDY ABROAD 

·  Visit our website: studyabroad.sit.edu 

·  Request more information or email us:studyabroad@sit.edu 

·  Apply to SIT 

 

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