My Research

I knew from a young age that I wanted to work on or near the world's oceans. Here's how I turned that passion into a number of fascinating research projects in and around Iceland.

Þorrablót - Midwinter Festival

Welcome to Þorrablót, the Icelandic midwinter festival during which people recite poems about the Norse god, Thor, and eat fermented shark. Let's investigate!

Conservation vs. Exploitation

Many of the unique environments that make Iceland special can also make it a challenging place to live at times. Let's explore how people have adapted to this ever-changing island. 

A Typical Week in Ísafjörður

It has been a fairly typical week in Ísafjörður, which for me means 1,000 tiny earthquakes, some spectacular northern lights viewing, and a polar plunge to welcome the new year!

A Little Bit About Me

Before we journey to Iceland together, let me introduce myself and tell you a little more about how I came to be living in (and exploring) Iceland.

Alexandra's Expedition to Iceland

Hi, I'm Alexandra, and I live on the island country of Iceland. From waterfalls and glaciers to volcanos and traditions that date back to the time of Vikings, there's so much we can explore together!

A Monstrous City: CDMX

Today we will be learning about Mexico's gigantic city of almost 22 million people, the famous Mexico City, or CDMX, as it is known here!

Visiting Sir Ernest Shackleton's Hometown

It's Colin from Reach the World again, here to tell you about my visit to Sir Ernest Shackleton's hometown in County Kildare, Ireland, home of the Athy Heritage Centre - Shackleton Museum!

Building Communities in Querétaro, Mexico

This week we will be getting to know a new university that has formed a community in Querétaro, Mexico.

Recognizing Different Perspectives

Acknowledging different perspectives during your time abroad is essential for you as an "Ambassador" to adapt to the culture. 

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