Iceland Summer, Renewable Energy & Sustainability, 10-Day

Iceland is one of the most innovative countries that explore the uses of renewable energy. This is a country filled with Nordic culture and one of the most fascinating environments in the world. Go on adventurous excursions and learn more about a spectacular country. This program is accredited by Reykjavik University’s Iceland School of Energy for 1.5 transferable academic credits (or 3 ECTs). Receive access into High and Low pressure Hydroelectric, Geothermal, Biofuel, and Wind facilities. Understand the political, business, and environmental factors affecting Iceland. Work with a cohort of multinational students from different disciplines to develop a culminating capstone project to explore the feasibility of a social impact project.

Sample itinerary:

Day 1
-Welcome to Iceland! Airport Pickups
-Capstone Project Launch
-Check in to Guesthouse
-Intro Tour
-Meet the Team

Day 2
-Energy Efficiency Campus Tour
-Iceland Geothermal Class
-Intro to Iceland Energy Class
-Capstone Development
-Mountain Hikes & Hot Springs
-Tour One of Iceland’s Largest Geothermal Power Plants

Day 3
-Glacier Snorkeling Between Two Continent’s Tectonic Plates
-Caving
-Gain Industry Access Inside Iceland’s Oldest Hydroelectric Power Plant
-Energy Economics Class
-Hydroelectric Power Class
-Explore Reykjavik, Iceland’s Capital

Day 4
-Overnight Camping in Iceland’s Highlands & Wilderness
-Visit the Famous Gullfoss & Geysir, Golden Circle
-Super Jeep Adventure
-Highland Adventure
-BBQ & Bonfires

Day 5
-Day Hike
-Outdoor Wilderness Activities & Outdoor Ethics Class
-2nd Night of Outdoor Camping

Day 6
-Experience Local Geothermal Heated Swimming Pools & Spas
-Visit one of Iceland’s Largest & Newest Hydroelectric Power Plants

Day 7
-Visit a Local Residential Hydro Power Plant
-Super jeep to Canyon Hike
-Super jeep to the Black Sand Beach
-New Hotel Check In
-Capstone Development

Day 8
-Finalize Capstone Projects
-Capstone Development
-Biofuel Class & Site Visit at the Base of The Famous Eyjafjallajokull Volcano
-Visit Iceland’s Beautiful Waterfalls
-Documentary Tour & Local Farm That Experienced Eruption Devastations
-Glacier Hike

Day 9
-Finalize Capstone Projects with Team
-Capstone Presentations at Reykjavik University
-Reflection on adventure

Day 10
-Reykjavik City Tour
-Airport Drop off & Departures

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