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  • Locations: Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Restrictions: Drexel applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0 Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Pre-Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Type of Program: Intensive Course Abroad Click here for a definition of this term Program Advisor: Ahaji Schreffler
Program Description:
Program Overview | Academics | Program Calendar | Program Fee | More Information

Winter Break in Iceland:
Green Energy Intensive

GREEN Iceland

Program Overview

Effective December 2024, this program is no longer Drexel Sponsored, though students can apply directly through
The Green Program and speak with their academic advisor about transfer credit. 

 

This intensive course in Iceland focuses on energy plants and their impact on the environment. This course is a 50+ hour intensive program held in partnership with The GREEN Program and Reykjavik University's Iceland School of Energy and students from all majors are encouraged to participate. During the course students will take classes taught by faculty on topics related to sustainability, hydro power, geology, bio-fuels, and geothermal energy. The course emphasizes hands on learning and also includes renewable energy facility visits to a hydro power plant, a geothermal power plant, a wind farm and a bio-fuel location. Students will visit various energy facilities to examine their operation and better understand how these facilities impact the environment and serve society. Before each power plant visit, students will attend a lecture at Reykjavik University on power production and its role in fueling economies and its potential impacts on the environment. During the course, students also form interdisciplinary groups and develop a final Capstone Project on a specific renewable energy problem and solution which they present for evaluation at the end of the course.

Check out this Drexel Alumni Industry Mentor of The Green Program, Maxine Dixon


Academics

Students first participate in the Intensive Iceland Course Abroad and, after completion, will continue the course on Drexel's campus during winter term. Students will then synthesize their knowledge from Iceland into models that describe potential scenarios for energy development, and how energy extraction impacts the environment and society.

Program Partner: This program is offered in partnership with The GREEN Program. While GREEN offers other program locations, Iceland is the only Drexel sponsored option.

Credit/Registration: Students may receive transfer credit for ENVS 1 credit by requesting a transcript from The Green Program

Optional 3 credit Add-On: Students are encouraged to also take the corresponding online course ENVS 304: Energy and Environment: Iceland, 3 credits (standard letter grade) during winter term.

Pre-requisites: This program is open to all on-campus students. There are no pre-requisites.


Program CalendarGREEN Iceland3


Arrival Date: December 12, 2023
Departure Date: December 19, 2023
Students are fully responsible for any independent travel outside of program dates.

Tentative On-site Itinerary

Day 1 

 Capstone Project Launch
 Intro to Energy class
 A systems approach to economics class
 Visit the Reykjanes Peninsula

Day 2 

 Hydroelectric and Geothermal Class
 Reykjavik University energy efficiency tour
 Lava caving excursion; Capstone project development
 Tour hydroelectric and geothermal plants

Day 3 

 Energy economics class
 Capstone development
 Community service project;
 Energy and the environment class
Hot spring river hike and expedition

Day 4 

 Super Jeep excursion to Highlands + Golden Circle Tour
 Gullfoss and Geysir visits
 Winter wilderness camping & Northern Lights

Day 5 

 Super jeep tours to examine highland ecosystems
 Capstone development
 Visit Iceland’s Golden Circle
 Visit hydroelectric plant and windpower experiment

Day 6 

 Biofuels class at base of famous Eyjafjallajokull volcano
 Visit hydroelectric power plant at a local farm
 Biofuel tour
 Glacier Hike

Day 7 

 Finalizing Capstone Projects
 Final presentation capstone projects at Reykjavik University

Day 8 

 Iceland Farewell and final packing + Airport departures


Program Fee $4,200 GREEN Iceland4

Due September 30 - $2,100 Advance Payment + $25 application fee
Due November 1 - $2,100 Final Payment

All payments are non-refundable unless declined admission or program cancels for unforeseen reasons.

Click to learn about The GREEN Program Scholarship

Included in Program Fee:

  • 7 nights lodging
  • In-country transport to program sites
  • All program visits and activities
  • Meals
  • On Call emergency assistance insurance

Not Included in Program Fee (approx $1000):

  • Round trip airfare
  • Spending money
  • Passport
  • Visa (if applicable) - not required for US citizens.
  • Graduate students will be billed the normal per-credit rate for this course. 
ICA Financial Aid: Students may request an Adjusted Cost of Attendance by submitting the ICA program fee and estimated out of pocket expenses listed above to Drexel Central (via askdrexel). Doing so could make students’ eligible for additional financial aid.  Students may also be eligible to apply for Drexel's ICA Scholarships.

Pell Grant recipients may apply for the federally funded Gilman Scholarship, which has two application cycles with deadlines in October and March. Students do not need to be accepted into the ICA in order to apply to Gilman.   

More Information

  • Students will be required to attend a group pre-departure orientation.
  • US Citizens are not required to obtain a visa for Iceland. Other nationalities should check the Iceland Embassy website for visa requirements.


Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

This program is currently not accepting applications.