Summer 2024
Participate in a global field experience in the land of fire and ice. From waterfalls and glaciers to hot springs and volcanoes, Iceland is a land of geological phenomena. This two-credit field experience course covers geological and environmental aspects of Iceland through pre-trip online study and a week-long field experience in Iceland. Students are required to keep field notebooks and collect and analyze environmental data.
Course Description
EAS 213: Geoscience Field Experience in Iceland
2 credits
This two-credit seminar course covers geologic and environmental aspects of Iceland through a week long study. Students will select topics for in-depth study to be presented upon course completion.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Fly overnight to Iceland
- Depart SUNY Broome campus and drive via vans to NY-based International Airport
- Fly overnight to Keflavik Airport (KEF), Iceland
Day 2: Reykjanes Region
- Reykjanes Region and site of the 2021-2022 Volcanic Eruptions
- Lodging in or near Selfoss
Day 3:
- Golden Circle/Thingvellir/Gulfoss Region
- Lodging in or near Selfoss
Day 4:
- Stöng Archeological Site/Gjáin and Hekla Region
- Lodging in or near Selfoss
Day 5:
- South Coast Iceland, Glacier Hike, Skógafoss
- Lodging in or near Selfoss
Day 6:
- Reykjadalur Geothermal area
- Lodging in Reykjavik
Day 7:
- Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon geothermal experience
- Group Icelandic dinner in Reykjavik
- Lodging in Reykjavík
Day 8: Depart for home
- Free time in Reykjavik
- Flight to NY
- Arrive in NY, return to campus via van
Course Costs
Total estimate travel cost: $3,000 (Price may change and it will depend on number of students enrolled)
Includes:
- Ground Transportation from SUNY Broome to NY based international airport
- Round Trip Airfare
- Ground Transportation in Iceland
- Hotel Accommodations
- Includes most dinners and light breakfasts
- Faculty leaders
- Entrances to Museums and Glacier Walk
- Instructional support
- International Health Insurance
- Global Travel Protection
Additional Expenses not included in the travel cost:
- Cost for a valid passport $110-$185
- SUNY Broome Tuition – 2 credits
- Personal expenses $500
- Lunch $200
Apply for EAS 213 Iceland 2024