Description

Iceland is a world leader in developing the use of renewable energy. While this is partly attributable to the country's ample endowment of geothermal and hydroelectric resources, Icelanders have also made unique economic choices, valuing the social benefits of energy independence differently than much of the world.

The program is divided into three components. In the capital, Reykjavik, students meet with politicians, industry leaders, and social activists to develop their understanding of how Iceland's energy policy fits into the larger national agenda. They then move on to Akureyri, where they study with leading engineers, physicists, and geologists, and visit major sites related to the program's theme. Students spend their last two weeks in the remote West Fjords, working in small communities to help them develop an energy plan. Coursework in the Icelandic language helps students develop a knowledgeable appreciation of the culture.

Highlights

ENGR 3000: Renewable Energy, Technology, and Resource Economics Seminar (6 credits/90 class hours)
Focus on helping students develop mastery of alternative energy technologies, an understanding of the role these technologies play in Iceland's social and political context, and how to apply their knowledge through interaction with remote host communities. Learning takes place both in the classroom and in the field

ICEL 1000: Introduction to Icelandic (2 credits/ 30 class hours)
Classroom and field instruction in the basics of the Icelandic language and the ways in which it reflects the sociocultural identity of the nation.

Educational Excursions:
In addition to key sites in both Reykjavik and Akureyri, students will visit the thermal rift and other key geological sites, as well as energy production facilities of various sizes.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Please inquire for costs: Fees include:
- tuition, full room and board
- all field trips and related fares,
- health and accident insurance,
- other direct program expenses.

Participants pay for international airfare and domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.

Experience Required

yes

Student Eligibility: At least two semesters of college-level work at the time of application and good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Prerequisites: Previous college-level coursework or other significant preparation in engineering, environmental studies, or related fields.

This Program is open to

American and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Scholarships are Available

To make study abroad opportunities available to a wide range of students, SIT Study Abroad offers a variety of scholarships. We base all scholarship awards on need and merit. Awards range from USD500 to USD5,000. For a full list of scholarships, and to download a scholarship application, please visit our web site.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

SIT Study Abroad's Mission Statement

A pioneer in experiential, field-based study abroad, SIT offers semester, summer, and academic year programs for undergraduate students in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations.

Programs focus on critical global issues in specific geographical and cultural contexts using an interdisciplinary approach. Studying with host country faculty and living with families, students gain a deep appreciation for local cultures and become immersed in diverse topics ranging from the politics of identity to post-conflict transformation, from global health to environmental policy. 

Year Founded

1932