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Iceland

My journey while studying abroad in Iceland! Summer, 2023

Iceland

During the Summer of 2023, I spent six weeks studying abroad in Iceland 🇮🇸.

I went on countless hikes of breathtaking landscapes ⛰️, learned about Iceland's renewable energy initiatives 🔋, and met 20 amazing people ❤️.

The trip was indescribable 🌟

Here are some of my favorite captured moments from the trip:

Iceland, raw

the good stuff

humans in nature

enjoying the world that's here

learning

all things Iceland, and renewable

Items Iceland produces from previously wasted parts of fish. This table includes cosmetics, vitamins, snacks, and more

Bjorn teaches us about the geologic history of Iceland

Learning about a renewable project in Akureyri which converts waste cooking oil into biodiesel

Various hydroelectric power plants we visited, and geothermal hot spots

Baking bread geothermally and enjoying an Icelandic fine dining experience

the most memorable adventures

bring a smile to my face

Hiking in the breathaking land of Dalvik, down a steep grade in Heimaey, and towards the erupting volcano named Fagradalsfjall

Ice caving and visiting and geometric rock formations

Cliff jumping into the freezing ocean, and riding on the bus to our next destination

my cold plunge addiction

and, eventually, everyone's addiction

The first and second cold plunges with others. The group size is already growing!

A new, perfect plunging beach, in the west Iceland town of Isafjordur

The iconic midnight plunge on our last day in Isafjordur

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Ivan and I take a river bath in Dalvik, and Dione and Christina grimacing in a cold tub at a local Isafjordur pool

my flaming red skin after a sub 40 degree swim during a thunderstorm

funny moments

what made it special

just being kids

interesting spots for a snooze

Brian and Jackie do their interpretation of Eurovision

the Barbie premier, Icelandic style

playing hot potato, and getting our groove on

the renewable energy chair with ZERO material waste, and grocery shopping (without shoes 😱)

Andy (our academic director) after a deep cleaning of the common space. If you were there, you know why I put this in 😅

human

just us

"chef-ing it up" in Akureryi and Dalvik

watching an Iceland vs Portugal national football game

tub time, relaxing in Reykjavik, and a group hangout

group photos at the volcano, Reykjavik, and hiking in Dalvik

my favorite photo 😊

Thank you so much for viewing. Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I ever made; Right up there with joining cross-country in high school and starting music production during COVID.

Here's to many more adventures, and unforgettable days 🍷

Cheers,

Connor ❤️