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There are several different internship and research opportunities within Sustainability and Renewable Energy that are available in Reykjavik: Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Carbon Capture and Storage, Geothermal Energy, Gasification, Solar Energy, Wind Energy and more.
We want you to have hands on experience in these leading research groups and organizations. The experience will help you continue to solve these generational challenges as you look to graduate school and your professional career.
Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see natural untouched beauty! From glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes and the sea, you will want to see it all - and you can!
Reykjavik is a lively town with fantastic music and art. It's also home to some of the best environmental research in the world. From the geological conditions, diverse biological and ecological environments, their investments in renewable energies, it is one of the best locations to research in the world!
Jon was born and raised in Iceland. He's a fantastic resource for students and has an deep knowledge of Iceland. He is there to help you get acclimated to the city and country, lead the excursions, and provide a local with answers to all of your questions.
Though we still think Grace said it best: "Jon was fantastic. He was so welcoming and did his absolute best to make sure that things were going great for us. Jon was a lot of fun on the excursions that we went on and explained a good amount about the areas that we traveled to. He was always reachable and made time for us to get to know him!"
In addition to the fantastic experience you'll have, there are also three excursions included in the program. This allows you to learn and see more of Reykjavik and Iceland!
Enjoy a few hours out on the water where you can look for minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, humpback whales, and maybe even puffins!
There is no better way to grasp the beauty of Iceland that at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Take a boat tour of the lagoon and learn how glaciers form and the importance they have on the local environment.
What is time spent in Iceland without touring the famous Golden Circle? Here you can watch the Strokkur geyser shoot a column of water almost 100 ft. into the air every 4-8 minutes, see the Gullfoss (Golden Falls) waterfall, and visit the Thingvellir National Park, where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.
Housing is one of the most important aspects of an overseas experience. Our focus is on location and comfort. In Reykjavik, all of our apartments are located in the heart of the city. This provides fantastic access to all that Reykjavik has to offer!
Additionally, all housing is fully furnished, with wifi and all other utilities included. There are typically 2-4 students per apartment, which offers a great opportunity to connect with your fellow students.
Grace goes to Smith College and interned in research in Biology at the University of Iceland!
What type of program did you experience?
I was involved in research focused on exploring if there are phenotypic and genetic differences significant enough between common whelks from Iceland and those from Canada to declare them separate species. I primarily focused on data processing and analysis while in Iceland and learned R studio on the job. In addition to analysis, I was involved in lab work and learned how to run PCRs, perform gel electrophoresis, and DNA extractions. I also got to dissect a few whelks which was really cool!
How was your coordinator Jon?
Jon was fantastic. He was so welcoming and did his absolute best to make sure that things were going great for us. Jon was a lot of fun on the excursions that we went on and explained a good amount about the areas that we traveled to. He was always reachable and made time for us to get to know him!
Would you recommend the program?
I would! If you are looking for a guaranteed placement with housing and the opportunity to make connections with professors as well as other students this is a great way to go!