Contemporary Nordic Culture & Society: Iceland

  Iceland

Reykjavik

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 25 through August 8

Description: The program will be based in and around Reykjavík and will employ frequent use of the city's bus system as well as some walking to get to know the city as well as possible in a relatively short period of time and at as low a cost as possible. All classes will be held either on site of excursions or at your place of stay. Scheduled visits include, but are not limited to:

* The National Museum
* The National Gallery of Iceland
* deCODE Genetics, a global leader in gene discovery
* The Institute of Árni Magnússon collection of saga manuscripts
* The Blue Lagoon geothermal power plant and natural spa
* The General Assembly, historic and current site
* Bessastaðir, the resident of the President
* The Film in Iceland Agency
* The Mál og Menning Publishing House
* Sólheimar, self-sustainable community
* The Ministry of Industry

Highlights: Program Highlights:

* 2 week program at the end of B Term accommodates your busy schedule and allows time for work and/or independent travel before the program
* Learn from an expert Program Director and a native of Iceland: CU Instructor Helga H. Luthers
* Enjoy on-site lectures at many of Reykjavik's central sites of local government, entrepreneurship, history and culture
* Program focus is contemporary island society and culture, and is approved to fulfill the Arts & Science core requirement for "Contemporary Societies"

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: $3,305

* Program Fee Resident (Non-resident add $1000) $3,305

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Iceland Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available.  1) CU-Boulder study abroad scholarship: This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. 2) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) (up to $2400/project) for undergraduate research or creative work projects including projects while studying abroad. Application, detailed descriptions, project archive (to get project ideas) are available on the website above. Application deadline is usually in late February/early March.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

University of Colorado at Boulder's Mission Statement: The mission of the Study Abroad Programs at the University of Colorado - Boulder is to develop, operate, and maintain a comprehensive, cost-effective study abroad program and maintain a central source of information about opportunities for other educational activities abroad for students and faculty.

Year Founded: 1964