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Dear Future GREEN Student, You are going to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. It sounds unbelievably corny, I know, but it is the absolute truth. The week I just experienced is something that I cannot really put into words but I will try my best. The way I see it the trip and my experiences can be broken into 3 main categories. The first is academic. No matter what your major is, you are in this program because you care about sustainability and that field is going to be so much more accessible to you after this trip. You are going to learn the hows, whys, and why nots, and you will speak knowledgeably about it. It's impossible to say what you will do with that knowledge but knowledge is power and this program puts incredible power in your hands that will allow you to make important changes in the world. The second category is adventure. You will do more on this program than you can possibly imagine. Even after reading the itinerary extensively I was not prepared for the experiences simply because they were too amazing to imagine. I hiked in a blizzard, bathed in a hot spring in the middle of winter, climbed behind massive waterfalls, and drove in a super jeep across a glacial valley. Be they big or small the week is filled with countless adventures that will make you feel alive. My advice to you is to embrace every single one of them with open arms. Even if you are uncomfortable or nervous go for it. Trying new things and getting out of your comfort zone offer the best experiences and memories in life. The last category is relationships. I met 18 complete strangers on the first day and am leaving with 18 wonderful friends. Put yourself out there, embrace each individual and share your experiences. Life is best when it is shared and you will meet incredible people to share this part of your life with. Make every second count. Best, Erin Glocke Penn State University Iceland Spring 2015 Alumna
what's inside pages WHAT IS THE GREEN PROGRAM? DETAILS 2 ABOUT US & OUR PHILOSOPHY OUR PARTNERS 15 SAMPLE ITINERARY HOUSING & FOOD ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE 4 OUR MODEL WHY IT WORKS HEALTH & SAFETY INSURANCE HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT LIFE AFTER THE PROGRAM A DAY IN THE LIFE 19 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 7 WHY ICELAND? ALUMNI AMBASSADORS 8 THE COURSE ACADEMIC CREDIT 22 APPLICATION PROCESS FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY CONTACT US CAPSTONE PRESENTATION APPLY 13 ADVENTURE & CULTURE EXPLORING WITH LOCALS WHAT TO EXPECT 888 231 4711 | info @ thegreenprogram . com | thegreenprogram . com 1
About us Our Philosophy & Partners The GREEN Program unlocks doors for students to gain exclusive education, industry access, and authentic bucket-list experiences around the world. We exist to use the world as our classroom in order to give meaning and purpose to education, adventure, and life. Founded in 2009, we created one of the first-ever study abroad experiences catered to the not-so- average student who is seeking that no-so-average experience that provides something more. Our program attracts students who are curious about the world and seek opportunities to adventure, break out of their comfort zone, and stand out among their peers as a global citizens. Whatever their ambition might be, our participants have one underlying mission in common: they have consciously chosen to pursue a future of possibilities and are determined to be part of the solutions toward a better world. With The GREEN Program, we don't want students to choose between a job, an internship, or a study abroad experience. In fact, we want them to do it all. We help students maximize their winter, spring and summer breaks in order to allow them to get a fulfilling study abroad experience within just 8-10 days. All the while, students are able to have that awesome internship they've had their eye on or those remaining summer classes they need to squeeze in to make sure they graduate on time. We live in a time where opportunities are endless, so why limit ourselves? thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 2
About us Open to All Majors! TOP MAJORS REPRESENTED: - ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL, CIVIL, ENVIRONMENTAL, INDUSTRIAL, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND COMPUTER) - NATURAL SCIENCES - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - POLICY 52 % - BUSINESS 1500 ALUMNI 48 % STUDENTS REPRESENTING 250+ 70+ universities countries Our Partners thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 3
WHY IT WORKS OUR MODEL Regardless of the destination, the one-of-a- kind GREEN Program educational model remains constant. At its core is a reverence for experiential education and the knowledge that allowing students to get up close and personal with their studies, interests, and passions through direct industry exposure does something transformative. Our educational model is so successful we're proud to say 98% of our alumni believe The GREEN Program has accelerated their professional endeavors. thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 4
THE BREAKDOWN OUR MODEL University Classes: Classes are taught by local professors and industry experts Katie H. following our co-developed GREEN curriculum specifically for GREEN students "Through this program I've been a part of two capstone projects, Industry Site Visits: GREEN students gain had amazing hands on exclusive access into the nation's premier experiences with different renewable energy sources, and renewable energy & sustainability facilities, made incredible friends, and directly engage with industry references, and contacts around the world. After graduation I professionals. know I can walk into interviews with confidence and a lot of that Adventure Excursions & Local Culture: Our can be contributed to The GREEN Program." bucket-list adventures foster leadership and personal development while our itineraries University of New Hampshire, are packed with authentic cultural Environmental Engineering experiences. Capstone Projects: Student-driven capstone projects are framed as entrepreneurial ventures catered to students' interests and academic pursuits. Capstone Projects are presented to faculty and industry professionals at the end of every program. thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 5
SNAPSHOT: A DAY IN THE LIFE OUR MODEL DAY 2 Take a class on geothermal energy taught by the lead designer of Iceland's largest geothermal power 8am plants at Reykjavik University's Iceland School of Energy Gain behind the scenes access and network with industry professionals in Iceland's most advanced 10am geothermal energy facility Adventure time: Bring geo-thermal energy to life 2pm by hiking through Iceland's canyons and bathing in geothermal hot springs Expand your comfort zone by snorkeling 5pm between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates 6pm Dine at a restaurant fueled entirely by geothermal energy 7pm Work on an interdisciplinary Capstone Project thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 6
354: WHY ICELAND As the greenest country to exist on our planet, 100% of Iceland’s electricity comes from renewable energy sources. Paired with inside access to functioning renewable energy facilities, Iceland makes the premiere location to provide a remarkable educational platform for a truly hands-on experience. The country is also one of the top destinations for adventure travel and eco-tourism, providing a truly sustainable destination. Additionally, The GREEN Program offers students the ability to immerse themselves into a unique culture while encouraging open- mindedness, language immersion and global awareness. With safety as the top priority for all GREEN Programs, Iceland is one of the safest countries, holding a lower crime rate than many developed countries. This is partly due to a high standard of living, small population, and welltrained law enforcement. With a welcoming culture and mesmerizing environmental features, Iceland is a favored travel destination and the perfect atmosphere for hands- on experiential learning, personal development, extracurricular enrichment and social impact. thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 7
"Our unique partnership with The GREEN Program gives participants an unparalleled The Course access to the Icelandic energy industry." - Halla Hrund Logadóttir, Director of Iceland School of Energy The GREEN Program at Iceland School of Energy The GREEN Program has worked in collaboration with Reykjavik University's Iceland School of Energy to develop a 50 plus hour intensive course worth 3ECTS/1.5 U.S. credits. Through the course, our program faculty and industry experts teach classes on sustainability, hydropower, geology, bio fuels, and geothermal energy. These lectures are complemented by various facility tours including hydropower plants, geothermal facilities and bio fuel innovation. During the course students also form interdisciplinary groups and develop a final Capstone Project on a specific renewable energy subject that they present to fellow students and professors upon the course's culmination. Each group is required to present a project highlighting an identified problem and solution and they must also detail the financial, political, education, engineering and social impact aspects of their innovative idea. Iceland School of Energy is Reykjavik University's MSc program and accredited by Reykjavik University's School of Science and Engineering. The program brings together Reykjavik University, Iceland GeoSurvey, and Reykjavik Energy to offer unique opportunities for students to study sustainable energy in close cooperation with leaders in the field. The GREEN Program is proud to support their mission to provide each new generation with trained experts in the field of clean energy for a sustainable world. View more course info on en.ru.is thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 8
"Our unique partnership with The GREEN Program gives participants an unparalleled The Course access to the Icelandic energy industry." - Halla Hrund Logadóttir, Director of Iceland School of Energy Course Outcomes Gain a comprehensive understanding along with a personal familiarity of the science and technology behind renewable energy systems: hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, wind power, biomass, and bio fuels. Attain a clear grasp of cost analyses and environmental impact of renewable energy production facilities in historical, present and future context. Develop skills to evaluate energy sources and projects in terms of feasibility within the matrix of technical, economic, environmental, and political implementation. Observe Iceland’s energy policies, natural resource legislation and other legislative controls impacting the production and sale of electricity in the nation and on across the globe. Advance on the vocabulary and concepts essential to commercial energy production, transmission, management and legislation. Develop leadership, teamwork, and networking skills through adventure excursions and exposure to professional industry relationships. Excel within a network of like-minded students who aspire to work and innovate in the field of renewable energy and sustainability Gain a critical global perspective demanded by corporate recruiters today to prepare for accelerated career opportunities. View more course info on en.ru.is thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 9
"Our unique partnership with The GREEN Program gives participants an unparalleled The Course access to the Icelandic energy industry." - Halla Hrund Logadóttir, Director of Iceland School of Energy Scheduled Class Sessions Our class sessions are designed to provide a platform for understanding the specific topics explored on the program. They are not designed as in-depth studies of one specific subject, but rather a comprehensive overview of the topic. They are then followed up with the most recent and up-to-date developments in the industry and directly related to the hands-on experiences of the program. The classes serve as a launching point for rigorous discussions and classroom debates on related current events. The classes in Iceland take place at Reykjavik University and last approximately 1.5 hours with additional time allotted for discussion and review. The following classes are required with the topics covered on the GREEN Program: Energy in Iceland: Overview of the physical basis of energy conversion systems and some important terms relating to economic and technical performance and environmental impact Geothermal: Learn about the origin of Iceland’s geothermal resource, its characteristics, direct use, power production and ability to extend the value chain Hydropower: Characteristics of hydropower, technology and its impact. Discover the policy discussions and debates over implementation Geology: Studying the the geophysical processes that set the stage for energy use in Iceland and create the unique natural environment that we strive to preserve Wind & Solar Overviews and case studies of Iceland’s history and progress with Wind and Solar energy production Biofuel: Explore new biofuel innovations, the challenges of production in a harsh environment, crop selection and procedure processes, and global economic trade View more course info on en.ru.is thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 10
The Course Our Education Team Ari Kristinn Jónsson President, Reykjavik University Halla Hrund Logadóttir Ágúst Valfells María Sigríður Guðjónsdóttir Director, Iceland School of Intro to Iceland's Energy Geothermal Specialist Energy; Policy Specialist Jónas Hlynur Hallgrímsson Ásbjörg Kristinsdóttir Jón E Bernódusson Energy Economics Specialist Hydroelectric Specialist Biofuels Specialist View more course info thegreenprogram.com/apply GO on en.ru.is 11
"Our unique partnership with The GREEN Program gives participants an The Course unparalleled access to the Icelandic energy industry." - Halla Hrund Logadóttir, Director of Iceland School of Energy The Capstone Project As part of The GREEN Program, each student is required to choose and develop an independent project related to renewable energy, public policy, business, environmental science, ecology, and more. Each student will work in interdisciplinary groups to collaborate on this Capstone Project. The project must address a current issue that can be solved or improved through the application of renewable energy policy, technology, business, sustainable ecology, and environmental policy. The Capstone Project inspires and motivates students to think outside of the box and implement their newfound knowledge while creating innovations of tomorrow. A number of student projects have been presented as proposals and are currently in their beginning stages of implementation. Several projects have gained university funding and grants upon return to the students’ home institution(s). Ernesto Daset, Rutgers University- Developed a plan for a Solar Capstone project examples Power Car which was later presented to an environmental design firm, Greener By Design Vania Smittchieva, New York University- Used her capstone project on wind energy in developing countries to segway into working on one of the largest wind projects in Africa Robert Shintani and Anthony Hornbeck, University of Illinois- Used their capstone project to start a business that turns restaurant oil into bio-fuel and founded the Clean City Coalition in their city View more course info on en.ru.is thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 12
ADVENTURE & CULTURE Ya ya! halló! velkomin! góður dagur! Introducing our GREEN Iceland Team TRAVEL LOCAL. LEARN LOCAL. LIVE LOCAL. Every GREEN Program is run by our specialized teams who are local residents and professionals in each country. In Iceland, our certified tour guides have backgrounds in engineering, entrepreneurship, group dynamics, education, local farming, and are members of Iceland's national rescue team. The diversity in personalities and skill sets guarantee a unique level of cultural immersion for every GREEN Program. thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 13
ADVENTURE & CULTURE BUCKET-LIST ADVENTURES MAKING The adventure component of The GREEN Program Mundane empowers our students to grasp creative leadership, teamwork, personal growth, and to step outside their CLICK HERE comfort zones. INSANE Adventure activities may include: Snorkeling between student reflections tectonic plates, Caving, Golden Circle tour, glacial river super jeeping, hiking, camping, glacier walks, and more. blog.thegreenprogram.com All adventure excursions are led and supervised by our certified adventure guides and members of Iceland's national rescue team. PREPARING FOR ADVENTURE In Iceland, they say "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear." Upon acceptance into The GREEN Program, every student receives a suggested packing list to ensure they are prepared for their adventures. Good gear will make the difference between a wet experience and an enjoyable one! thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 14
Sample Itinerary A sneak peek Note: This is a sample itinerary. The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather and facility conditions. GREEN Program Managers will always prepare the group with final plans for the following day. Day 1 Welcome to Iceland! Day 6 + Airport Arrival and Pickup + Geology Lesson on Volcanic Grounds + Welcome to Reykjavik Univeristy + Super Jeeps to HydroPower Plant + Meet the GREEN Team + Hydroelectric plant tour + Capstone Project Introductions + Networking Lunch with Plant + Hjardarbol Guesthouse Checkin Managers + Welcome Dinner + Checkin New Lodging Site + Capstone development Day 2 + Glacier Snorkeling Adventure Day 7 Between Eurasian & North American Tectonic Plates + Residential Hydro, & Minc Farm under + Introduction to Energy & Capstone Projects Volcano + Icelandic PoolSide Barbeque Dinner + Super Jeep Excursion & Canyon + Capstone Development Hiking + Capstone Development Day 3 + Geothermal & HydroPower Day 8 + Hydroelectric Class + Biomass Class & Biodiesel Discussion + 1950’s HydroElectric Power Plant Expedition + Explore Iceland’s Glaciers on an Ice + Geothermal Power Plant Expedition Walk + Exhibit Tour + GeoTown Lunch + Biodiesel Site Visit + Final Stage of Capstone Development Day 4 + Hike a Famous Lava Cave Day 9 + Adventure Cuisine in Reykjavik + Final Capstone Preparation + Explore Reykjavik, Iceland’s Capital + Capstone Presentations to audience of Peers, Tour Leaders, Reykjavik Day 5 University Faculty & Industry + Tour of Gullfoss and Geysir Professionals + Iceland’s First Wind Plant Production Site + Farewell Dinner + Super Jeep Adventure Excursion + Campsite Checkin, Bonfire, & Natural Geothermal Day 10 Hot Springs + Iceland farewell and final packing thegreenprogram.com/apply GO + Airport Departures 15
HOUSING: REYKJAVIK & THE Click here to SOUTH COAST read Andrew's Our main lodging site will be full review Hjarðarból, a local family's guesthouse along Iceland's south coast. This setting provides students with a safe housing environment, home-cooked meals, a touch of the local culture, and beautiful country landscape. There will also be overnight trips in other regions of Iceland where students will gain rare access to the country's natural environment outside of the university campus and capital city. The heart of Iceland's countryside is also the top place to discover the country's most magnificent energy infrastructure, culture, and history. Andrew D. hjardarbol.is | fi.is | smaratun.is I am a vegan (I eat no animal products). Before this trip I was afraid that it might be difficult to accommodate me, but I could not FOOD: have been more wrong. At every single one of our meals I was All breakfasts, lunches, dinners provided with a separately made with local cuisine are included vegan dish that was DELICIOUS on the program. We 100% of the time. Our hosts had accommodate vegetarian and been informed of my dietary gluten free diets and cater our preference and had prepared meals to students' dietary or accordingly. In many ways it was health needs. Studets reguarly easier to be a vegan in this foreign environment than it is at have opportunities to shop at home. HIGHEST local markets for local snacks RECOMMENDATION. and the living experience. thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 16
ARRIVAL + DEPARTURE Students will book their flights with their personal GREEN Travel Agent. Our partnership with Corporate Travelers guarantees the lowest costs and 24/7 emergency access. All flights need to arrive by 10AM on the first day of the program via Keflavik International Airport (KEF) right outside Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik. All students will be greeted by several GREEN counselors and staff. Photos of the greeting staff members will be emailed to the students a week prior to traveling so they can easily recognize our counselors (wearing GREEN program shirts) when they arrive. Students’ departing flights should leave Keflavik International Airport (KEF) after 4PM on the final day of the program TRANSPORTATION: All in-country transportation will be serviced by Reykjavik Excursions (RE). RE was founded in 1968 and has since been the leading organizer of day tours in Iceland. RE is a fully licensed tour operator and travel agent. RE operates one of the biggest bus fleets in Iceland making the company one of the largest organizers of tours both for individuals and groups in Iceland. thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 17
HEALTH & SAFETY GENERAL HEALTH: Typically, the general health of each student is not at risk from traveling to Iceland. The water provided in Iceland is potable and all meals are prepared with a balance of necessary nutrition and local antibodies to ensure stamina and energy throughout the program. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that students are up-to-date with their routine vaccines before traveling abroad. WATER: All tap water in Iceland is potable or naturally filtered. We also always provide the opportunity to purchase bottled water at a local shop and refill at the student’s discretion. SAFETY: Iceland has a low crime rate with rare instances of violent INSURANCE misconduct. This helps create a With safety as a top prirority, all comfortable and safe atmosphere GREEN programs include for students to interact with locals. incountry medical insurance for Regardless, GREEN staff maintains every participant. Your in-country prudent supervision at all times to medical coverage will be covered ensure full attendance at every by VIS, Iceland’s leading insurance checkpoint along the adventure. health insurance provider. Unfortunately, petty crime such as $2,000,000 ISK Medical Expense: unarmed robbery can be common. Covers any general medical Therefore, GREEN takes secure expenses during your trip precautions to protect the provided that the injury or sickness possessions of our students. We occurred while on your trip and stress the importance of vigilance you sought initial medical when bringing valuable assets into treatment. and around the country. thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 18
e they now? Where ar ALUMNI 98% SUCCESS The Alumni Network Career acceleration: Alumni believe The GREEN The GREEN Program is committed to Program has accelerated enhancing the professional and their career endeavors personal lives of our students even beyond our program. All alumni are invited to join a growing GREEN Alumni Network of more than 1500 89% students who have used this platform to share job openings, opportunities for collaboration, news updates from retainment: STEM Alumni say the industry, as well as exciting the green program has made updates from their personal lives and them more confident to adventures of our students. Alumni are pursue their stem degree welcome to request an official letter of recommendation for The GREEN Program and are invited to join our growing global network of GREEN 80% Campus Ambassadors. Recruitment: Non-STEM Alumni say The GREEN G E T T I N G Program has made them more A H E A D interested in these fields CLICK TO LEARN HOW THE GREEN PROGRAM LAUNCHED COURTNEY'S CAREER FORWARD thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 19
Where are they now? Shelby Bierig, UPenn – Processing Engineering Intern, SpaceX to Engineer, Boeing [Click here to read her story.] Dan Tauriello, PSU – United States Senate in Washington, DC Deja Chavarria, PSU – Starting her own Environment and Energy consulting firm Sam Saadeh, RU – Department of Defense - Defense Logistics Agency Anatoliy Kholad, NJIT – United States Patent Office Jared Manks, RU – Carbon Credit Analyst, Bank of America Robyn Jones Adam Kowalski, Ohio State – The Dow Chemical Company "Since returning from the Long Hoang, Saint Louis University – Cost Analyst, program, every company I’ve Electrical Components International spoken to has specifically asked Kishan Patel, Wayne State University - Structural me about my GREEN Engineer, Tucker Young Jackson Tull, Inc. experience. I am extremely Roy Anderson, RU – Field Engineer, Bechtel Corporation pleased with the turn that my Dan Conner, PSU & Elizabeth Krall, UFL – Engineer, career has taken, and I can safely General Electric say that none of it would have Neha Gautum, RU – Intern, U.S. Environmental been possible without The Protection Agency, Region 2 GREEN Program." David Byrnes, RU – United States Department of Agriculture – Brazil, Recipient of a U.S. Borlaug Fellowship in Global Food Security for 2013-2014 -Louisiana State University, Sam Dorbor, RU – Designing Solar Panels for LA Solar Environmental Engineering Kory McDonald, Carnegie Mellon – Field Engineer at :Current: Environmental Engineer Schlumberger at Phillips66, Iceland School of Energy MSc Candidate “GREEN was my ignition. The Program gave me an edge in the interview process because, when I said I was interested in a career in alternative energy and sustainability, I was not just talking. I had something to show for it. GREEN played a large role in the three job offers I received." - Penn State University, Energy Engineering Post GREEN Program: Combustion Dynamics Team Intern at General Electric, Mechanical & Energy Engineer at IPS-Integrated Project Services Dan Conner thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 20
The 50 AMBASSADOR Each year, our top 50 students are PROGRAM nominated to be GREEN ambassadors Overview 45 Every year, The GREEN Team selects exemplary student leaders and invites GREEN Ambassadors represent them to be a part of The GREEN around 45 of our strongest Ambassador Program. These motivated university partners globally students act as GREEN representatives on their campus dedicated to inspiring their peers to be the next generation of clean energy leaders by sharing their 100% GREEN story on campus. Ambassadors develop their leadership and professional skills throughout the 100% of GREEN Ambassadors program while gaining access to have access to exclusive exclusive GREEN program benefits and networking events, career career enhancing events. opportunities, letters of recommendation, and travel opportunities with The GREEN Program "Similar to what I experienced on my GREEN trip, being an ambassador has pushed me to the fringes of my comfort zone and then some, putting me in new situations and conversations that will benefit me in the future. I enjoyed improving on lifelong skills including with influential people on campus, preparing and presenting an info session, and networking.” -Clare Feely, Cornell University thegreenprogram.com/apply GO 21
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