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Utforsk den ville islandske kysten, isbreer, varme kilder, geysirer, vulkaner og lavaørkener på utveksling på Island! Himmelen lyses ofte opp av Aurora Borealis, nordlys. Islendingene ses gjerne på som progressive folk som liker friluftsliv (bading i varme kilder, ski, og ridning), og er stolte av sitt litterære tradisjon.

Islandske tenåringer har ganske mye selvstendighet, og tilbringe tid sammen. De liker å gå på fest, se filmer eller bare henge. Å se på TV og å spille sjakk er vanlige aktiviteter for de som ikke er veldig glad i idrett og friluftsliv, mens sportsentusiaster kan nyte fiske, bading i varme kilder, fotball, ski, camping og fotturer.

 

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Host Family & Community

Whether you live in the capital Reykjavik or in the countryside,  you’ll be in a coastal community. Some host families live in isolated areas, so you may have to travel a bit to school or to see friends.

School

High school runs from Monday through Friday (8 am to 3 pm). Icelandic, Danish, and English are all required and students choose one additional language to study. The relationship between teachers and students tends to be casual and friendly as a part of a general atmosphere of creativity and support. You can join one of the many clubs at school such as photography, cinema, radio, and choir or do activities like mountaineering, modeling, and cooking.

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Language

Icelandic is the language of Iceland. English, other Nordic languages like Danish, and German are widely spoken. Having a basic knowledge of English will be helpful. AFS will help you find language courses in the first few months and provide materials for you to study before your exchange.

Food

Dinner is the most important meal of the day when the whole family to gets together. Icelanders eat a lot of seafood, lamb, cheese and skyr, the local version of yogurt. Boiled potatoes accompany most meals. Thanks to Iceland’s many greenhouses, a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables are also available.

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