I now write from the States, and I have had ample time to reflect on the five months I spent as a student abroad. The…
Author: Josie Sajbel
I am a junior studying geography and cartography/GIS at UW-Madison. I am currently studying geology and earth science at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík. My other academic interests include environmental science and linguistics. In my free time, I love to read, take pictures and play volleyball. One place I have always wanted to travel to is Marina Bay in Singapore.
From swimming in 36-degree glacial water to riding a train through fields of Dutch tulips, the past month has been packed with new adventures. At…
If you’ve seen The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, then you’ve seen Stykkisholmur, the destination of our most recent excursion. A variety of Icelandic cities…
During the past three weeks, I have made it a point to stay in Reykjavík. I wanted to get to know the city a little…
Formed by a boundary between two tectonic plates, Iceland is known for its natural beauty. The volcanoes and glaciers have shaped the landscape and continue…