Global Education Real-World Learning Geography Lessons in Iceland
GCSE and IB Geography students took the trip of a lifetime in Iceland! They visited the Skogafoss waterfall, climbed a glacier, went on a boat trip in a glacial lagoon full of icebergs, stood between two tectonic plates, swam in hot springs and walked up an incredible gorge! They also went to the black beach of Reynisfjara made even more famous by its recent use in the filming of Game of Thrones. Students also visited the arch of Mýrdalshreppur and saw hundreds of birds including the renowned Puffin. At Seljalandsfoss, they walked behind the waterfalls before heading to the Lava Museum and the crater of the dormant Kerid Volcano.
Cultural Immersion in Tanzania
“Going to Tanzania wasn’t just traveling to another country - the cultural immersion was absolutely eye-opening. Helping build the library, “smearing” the mama’s house, the walk to collect water, and playing with the children - all the activities were things I had never done before and taught me new skills and helped me see life from a different perspective. I was given insight into a different culture and saw how privileged I am to live with running water and electricity. Learning about how the Masai tribe lives was so intriguing and fascinating and we learned how celebrations are a very big part in their community. Even though this community lived without many of the basic necessities we take for granted, they were still able to smile and be grateful for what they had, and this was so impactful for me. The Tanzania trip was an experience that I will never forget; it will remind me to be thankful for what I have and that I have met people who make this world more diverse and beautiful.” - Doireann O’Shaughnessy ‘22
16 Torchbearer Fall 2019
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