{"id":7645,"date":"2026-06-01T14:42:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/ecologyandenvironmentalsciences\/?p=7645"},"modified":"2026-06-01T14:44:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:44:46","slug":"report-from-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/ecologyandenvironmentalsciences\/2026\/06\/01\/report-from-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"Report From Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-gallery-type-thumbslider.kb-gallery-id-7645_407408-32 .kt-blocks-carousel-init {margin-bottom:10px;}.kb-gallery-id-7645_407408-32 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-7645_407408-32 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-7645_407408-32 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-thumbslider kb-gallery-id-7645_407408-32 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover 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skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_7eb8d8-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_7eb8d8-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_7eb8d8-6d\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_7eb8d8-6d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_7eb8d8-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_7eb8d8-6d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_7eb8d8-6d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_7eb8d8-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_7eb8d8-6d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7645_7eb8d8-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_7eb8d8-6d\">Kate Busko traveled to Iceland through the Climate Change and the Arctic program. This program combines field research, independent study, and lectures from Icelandic experts to expose students to a different perspective on climate change. Check out her advice on studying abroad!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5c8417-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5c8417-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_5c8417-cf\"]{font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5c8417-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5c8417-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_5c8417-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5c8417-cf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5c8417-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_5c8417-cf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7645_5c8417-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_5c8417-cf\">What was your Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_153541-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_153541-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_153541-84\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_153541-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_153541-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_153541-84\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_153541-84 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_153541-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_153541-84\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7645_153541-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_153541-84\">I was studying abroad through SIT, and my program is called Climate Change and the Arctic. Every single day looked different. Some days we spent in a classroom, with lectures from Icelandic experts on everything from energy to glaciers to forestry. Some days we were out in the field &#8211; I have measured trees to calculate carbon sequestration, hiked on a glacier, and visited a tomato greenhouse. Some days, we work on our independent research projects. We moved all throughout the country &#8211; Reykjav\u00edk, Selfoss, Stykkish\u00f3lmur, \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, Akureyri, and H\u00fasav\u00edk, to name just a few places. As part of this program, we will all conduct an independent research project. I am interested in the impact of climate change on Icelandic farming.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_003cd9-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_003cd9-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_003cd9-0c\"]{font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_003cd9-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_003cd9-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_003cd9-0c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_003cd9-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_003cd9-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_003cd9-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7645_003cd9-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_003cd9-0c\">What deciding factors played into your decision to study abroad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_a5f5bd-87, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_a5f5bd-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_a5f5bd-87\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_a5f5bd-87 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_a5f5bd-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_a5f5bd-87\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_a5f5bd-87 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_a5f5bd-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_a5f5bd-87\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7645_a5f5bd-87 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_a5f5bd-87\">I always knew I wanted to study abroad, but it was hearing about other students&#8217; experiences that really convinced me that it was possible. I also wanted my study abroad experience to relate to my major. That&#8217;s why I chose Iceland, a place where I can see glaciers and hear a different perspective on climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_cb60b6-52, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_cb60b6-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_cb60b6-52\"]{font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_cb60b6-52 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_cb60b6-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_cb60b6-52\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_cb60b6-52 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_cb60b6-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_cb60b6-52\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7645_cb60b6-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_cb60b6-52\">Any advice for students wondering if they should study abroad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_3d95de-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_3d95de-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_3d95de-58\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_3d95de-58 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_3d95de-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_3d95de-58\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_3d95de-58 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_3d95de-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_3d95de-58\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7645_3d95de-58 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_3d95de-58\">If you have even an inkling that you might want to study abroad, schedule an appointment with the study abroad office. They are awesome and can help you figure out what you are looking for in a study abroad experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_9cacbd-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_9cacbd-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_9cacbd-c3\"]{font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_9cacbd-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_9cacbd-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_9cacbd-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_9cacbd-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_9cacbd-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_9cacbd-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7645_9cacbd-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_9cacbd-c3\">What was your favorite experience you had while abroad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5645b8-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5645b8-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_5645b8-98\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5645b8-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5645b8-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_5645b8-98\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5645b8-98 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7645_5645b8-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_5645b8-98\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7645_5645b8-98 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7645_5645b8-98\">I had way too many magical experiences to pick a favorite. But here&#8217;s one example. It was our last night in \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, and I had heard a rumor that the Northern Lights would be out. So I walked down to the edge of the water with some friends and just stared out over the fjord. It took a few hours, but I saw the most amazing sky &#8211; purples and greens just dancing over the mountains. I couldn&#8217;t stop jumping for joy.<br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kate Busko traveled to Iceland through the Climate Change and the Arctic program. This program combines field research, independent study, and lectures from Icelandic experts to expose students to a different perspective on climate change. Check out her advice on studying abroad! What was your Program? 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