Students on this trip will have an opportunity to immerse themselves in Icelandic history and culture while studying climate change and related environmental issues through the dual lenses of science and the humanities. Iceland is a fascinating place for a number of reasons—for the depth of its history and culture, for the uniqueness of its natural resources, and for its location on the frontlines of many climate change impacts.

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We will explore both the culture and the landscape of Iceland and how the two are intertwined. Students will also learn about the ways in which Iceland is being affected by global environmental issues, climate change in particular. By discovering this deep sense of place in Iceland, students will leave the trip with a new ability to see those connections—between culture and nature, between humans and place—in their own communities. Moreover, students will gain a sense of how climate change is affecting both human culture and the natural world, and will bring that awareness to their continued studies at home, and beyond.

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Over the course of this trip, students will visit a variety of important cultural and natural sites; they will interact with various experts, authors, and filmmakers; and they will engage in multiple adventures that will involve building collaborative skills and leadership abilities. Throughout the trip, students will also have opportunities to encounter various texts, like M Jackson’s The Secret Lives of Glaciers and Sjon’s The Blue Fox, and documentary films like “Ok”, “Chasing Ice”, and “Tomorrow” that will enhance their experiences on the ground and give them a sense of how Iceland has been represented historically and in the present day.