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UWW Faculty-led Iceland: Geology and Physics (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Hvolsvollur, Iceland; Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Program Terms: Spring Travel Study
  • Restrictions: UW-Whitewater applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring Travel Study 2025 10/30/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Faculty-Led Travel Study Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Hotel/Hostel Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Geology, Physics
Click here for a definition of this term UW-W Recommended program for: Counts for a 4 credit, lab-science requirement Click here for a definition of this term Language Prerequisites: No
Program Description:
Faculty-led Iceland: Geology and Physics

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Program Description: Iceland is uniquely situated astride a divergent plate boundary and on top of a hot spot with the Arctic Circle. The unique position of Iceland makes it perfect as a natural science lab. This course will explore the various natural and geologic features of Iceland, such as volcanism, Aurora Borealis, glaciers, geysers, etc., and study the physics behind them. Undergraduate research will be a major component of the course. Students will be expected to present their research on campus during Fall Undergraduate Research Day following the Iceland experience.
 
Location Hvolsvollur and Reykjavik Iceland
Duration May 18-26, 2024
Requirements and Prerequisites  2.5 GPA, consent of instructor, good disciplinary record, undergraduate status.
Language of Instruction English
Course Selection GEOLGY 491 or PHYSICS 491 - 4 credits total
Application Deadline December 1, 2024

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Estimated UWW  Fee $TBD
Fee Includes Faculty instruction, international flight, accommodations, in-country travel, indicated lectures and guided tours, indicated group meals and international insurance (CISI)
Fee Doesn't Include USA passport, recommended immunizations, non group meals, transportation to O'hare airport, incidentals
Tentative Travel Itinerary Iceland Info Sheet.pdf

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Faculty Contacts:
Dr. Prajukti (Juk) Bhattacharyya : bhattacj@uww.edu (262) 472-5257
Dr. Ozgur Yavuzcetin: yavuzceo@uww.edu  (262) 472-1076

Office of Global Experience Contacts:
Han Ngo - Global Experience Coordinator: ngoh@uww.edu  (262) 472-5757    Peer Advisors - studyabroad@uww.edu   Main Office: (262) 472-5759
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