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Center for Ecological Living & Learning: Solheimar - Iceland Program

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Travel to the Land of Fire and Ice to learn the concepts of “Sustainability Through Community.” Experience life at Solheimar eco-village, a community dedicated to sustainable living practices. Witness glaciers, volcanoes, and geothermal hot spring... read more

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Past Review Worst Mistake I Have Made In My Educational Career
I gained experience in communicating through a language barrier, which was difficult at first but became a part of every day life. I made good friends with the Americans I stayed with and some of the workers in the greenhouses in Solheimar. I also got to hike in some really beautiful places. - Appalachian State University View Entire Review
Past Review Communal Integration
I saw an entirely different culture, and lived in a very tight knit community. It was wonderful and absolutely worthwhile - University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass View Entire Review
Past Review Changing The World
It was worth every moment. I learned so much about people, environmental studies, the planet, Iceland, etc. - Siena College View Entire Review
Past Review A Learning Experience For Everyone
I think it was worthwhile. I certainly gained and learned a lot. My reason for not choosing the same programme again if I could is almost exclusively language-related. This programme could be very good for someone who was looking for something different than I was. I am an environmental studies/linguistics major, and the languag... - Bard College at Simon's Rock View Entire Review
A student studying abroad with Center for Ecological Living & Learning: Solheimar - Iceland Program
Past Review Life Changing Adventure In Iceland!
Aside from the academic knowledge and content, I learned a lot about my personal relationship with and understanding of the Earth. I learned first-hand what community-level change is like. This has been one of the most memorable experiences I have had the good fortune to participate in. - Duke University View Entire Review
A student studying abroad with Center for Ecological Living & Learning: Solheimar - Iceland Program
Past Review Phenomenal!
I learned so much about Icelandic culture and lifestyle. I had the opportunity to work alongside the home people of Solheimar and experience living in a fully sustainable community. I have been empowered to change individually and push others to change as well-sustainability efforts. I learned how to be a traveler rather than a ... - The College of William and Mary View Entire Review
Past Review It's Time To Be An Agent Of Change. Thank You Cell Iceland
Any study abroad experience is worthwhile. It is invaluable and I am still in process of what I gain from it. I know though that with my three semesters abroad I have changed for the better. - Pacific Lutheran University View Entire Review
Past Review An Immersion Into Community
I learned so much about sustainability through community, and simply the importance of love and community in all our different interactions. - Ithaca College View Entire Review
Past Review Transformation Through Community, Study, And Landscape
I am more certain in my beliefs, my passions, and the direction I want to take my life. I have a better understanding of sustainability and community and what it means to be a citizen in this global web. It was more than worth it. - Hope College View Entire Review
Past Review Unforgettable Iceland
I gained an appreciation for all of nature. Absolutely. - University of Oklahoma View Entire Review
Past Review Be Sure You Know What You Sign Up For!
It was not worthwhile. At least not for the high cost. I did learn some basics about sustainability and got some nice perspectives, but I could have learned the same amount of material in a week-long university course. - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville View Entire Review
Past Review Awesome Iceland Maymester For Those Interested In Sustainability And Easiness
I learned a ton about sustainability and met some really awesome people. I now have some contacts with amazing people both from Iceland and from America. I really grew myself, even though it was only three weeks. It was definitely worthwhile and possibly the greatest three weeks I've ever experienced in my life. It was a whirlwi... - University of Maine at Orono View Entire Review
Past Review Cell A Unique, Environmentally Focused Study Abroad Program
I would not hesitate to say that this experience changed my life in terms of perspective as well as the tools I have learned to live a more fulfilling life in the future. - Austin College View Entire Review

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Travel to the Land of Fire and Ice to learn the concepts of “Sustainability Through Community.” Experience life at Solheimar eco-village, a community dedicated to sustainable living practices. Witness glaciers, volcanoes, and geothermal hot springs, and explore Iceland, one of the most remote, geologically unique, and environmentally friendly countries in the world.

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