2) Hallgrimskirkja is one of the most iconic churches in Iceland, and it was right down the road from our air b&b at our stay in Reykjavik. The church is Lutheran which is the national church ofRead more
2) Hallgrimskirkja is one of the most iconic churches in Iceland, and it was right down the road from our air b&b at our stay in Reykjavik. The church is Lutheran which is the national church ofRead more
3) On our first day in Reykjavík, we took a walking tour of the city where we saw many beautiful murals. Street art and graffiti were everywhere; It was very neat to see these creations in person asRead more
4) What about being in Iceland is a new experience for you?
Never have I visited a country where English was not the first language spoken. Being in Iceland, the primary language of most people isRead more
5) Today I had the opportunity to listen to the Icelandic symphony at the Harpa Building, the music hall in Reykjavík. The music was beautiful and it was amazing to see how universal the language ofRead more
6) Write about one Icelandic leader you have met: introduce him or her, describe the parts of the leadership system in relation to him or her.
At our “Meet Us Don’t Eat Us” service work, we metRead more
7) What are you hoping to learn about yourself as a leader on this trip?
Throughout my freshman year, I have studied the five leadership practices one should implement into their daily routine to beRead more
8) As an exciting end to our day, we went whale watching and saw three whales! (humpback and minke) Seeing these amazing creatures in person after advocating for them earlier brought so muchRead more
9) In Iceland, coffee and tea are included with every meal; however, I found that all the sightseeing and service work we were completing still had me exhausted. On a day in Reykjavik, we visited theRead more
10) Upon arriving at the petting zoo, we were all given various assignments and chores to do. One of my favorite tasks was brushing the cashmere off the goats. It was definitely harder than IRead more