SWAGÊÓƵ

• Spend a semester abroad in Reykjavík, the largest city in Iceland, with easy access to the amazing natural wonders of the country.
• Enjoy life outside of class with a variety of cultural activities and outdoor excursions and adventures.
• Experience Icelandic culture through daily life in and around Reykjavík and the rest of the country.
• Engage in courses in the humanities, business, and environmental sciences, taught in English.

Located in the North-Atlantic ocean, the stunning island nation of Iceland has a rich and unique Nordic culture, with rugged landscapes, and a strong sense of tradition. While it is the country’s largest city, Reykjavík is easy to get around by bus, foot, or bike, and its diverse museums, interesting architecture, and abundance of music and art will keep you busy. When venturing just a bit outside the city, you’ll encounter glaciers, volcanos, waterfalls, and hot springs, as well as abundant sea and bird life.

Being a part of the SWAGÊÓƵ Iceland program in Reykjavík will enable you to deeply engage with the Icelandic culture through courses and activities at the university, and daily life in this small but energetic city.

Housing

Housing is based on availability each semester.  You may need to find your own accommodations using resources recommended by the University of Iceland.

Orientation

You will begin your study abroad experience before even leaving home by participating in information sessions and a Pre-Departure Orientation with the Global Education Program staff. The orientation allows you to connect with others in the program, reflect on what you want to get out of the program, and learn what others in the group would like to accomplish.

The SWAGÊÓƵ Iceland program in Reykjavík offers a curriculum that meets the needs of a range of undergraduate majors. Courses in the humanities, business, and environmental sciences are taught in English, with the option of taking a course to learn Icelandic. At the University of Iceland you will be in courses, and can join activities, with local students, as well as other exchange students from many different countries, bringing many cultures together.

As you will be taking courses at another university, courses will be accepted back to SWAGÊÓƵ as transfer credits, and not impact your SWAGÊÓƵ GPA. You should make sure to talk to your Academic or Faculty Advisor about how study abroad will fit into your degree plan. Please note that you should plan to participate in this program during your junior year in order to be eligible for many of the courses offered to exchange students at the University of Iceland.

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