Programdetaljer
| Program | Start | Slut | Pris | Ålder vid ankomst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skolprogram, avresa höst (juli-sep) |
STUDYING IN ICELAND
Iceland (Björk’s homeland) straddles separating tectonic plates, and this causes sporadic earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, geysers and thermal hot springs that are diverted to heat most of the country’s buildings. Though Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream, the land is so rocky and deforested that less than 2% is cultivated. Fruits and vegetables are imported (at high cost) or grown in greenhouses. In mid-winter, Iceland sees little daylight, which helps spur a national passion for chess, a high birth rate and the world’s highest per capita rate of books written, printed, bought and read. Icelanders, 80% of whom live in and around the capital Reykjavik, are initially reserved with strangers but are friendly and informal after an introduction.
School
The Icelandic school system is organized in four different levels before university. AFS exchange students attend the last year of grunsskóli (for students between 6 and 16) or framhaldsskóli (for students between 16 and 20).
LIVING IN ICELAND
Lifestyle and Family Living
Icelandic families tend to be close-knit. The family is important, but there is great diversity of family structures and types. In most families, both parents work outside home, and everyone shares in the housework.
Dress and Appearance
Icelandic teenagers follow the same styles of teenagers in Europe. They mostly dress casually, so jeans, T-shirts and sneakers are appropriate. Be sure to bring a warm overcoat, heavy jacket, heavy sweaters, warm socks, good walking shoes and raincoat since it rains a lot. On special occasions, more formal dress is expected.
