Author: awilliams@rollins.edu

The opportunity to study abroad in Iceland has been an amazing experience that I highly recommend to anyone interested in traveling. The insights, experiences, and opportunities are immense. That being said, in going to any new country, you have to expect to encounter some confusion or additional cultural shocks. Some things that shocked me while…

Coming to Iceland, I was expecting to be struck by norms that are not common in the United States. Upon arriving and meeting a plethora of Icelandic people, I found that some of the expectations I had were inaccurate. Some ideas I had before arriving in Iceland, that I was bracing myself for, was a…

Growing up, children stare out the windows and envision a world of fantasy, going on adventures, and being embraced in something larger than themselves. Even in college, I stare out the windows and wished for a new perspective, an adventure that will change my thinking and push my comfort zone. I am thrilled to begin,…