TESTIMONIALS
David Winter, 2018
Sarah Bezan, 2018
Trycia Bazinet, 2018
Wendi Coleman, 2018
Sarah Norton, 2015
“When I first heard about the Svartárkot program, I was so intrigued. The depth and breadth of the knowledge that was offered assured me it would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As a PhD student in the field of depth psychology (looking into the unconscious aspects of climate change) I was not sure how any of this would directly influence my dissertation work or that I would find a place within the program. However, I decided I would take a chance and apply. To my delight I was accepted and I could not have been more pleasantly surprised as the program began to unfold! Each day offered a new and enlightening journey into realms of literature, environmental science, archeology, the Icelandic culture and landscapes, and so much more. The various interdisciplinary lesson plans were invaluable to my research and I find myself reflecting on the many field trips, walks, and excursions as my PhD writing progresses. The only thing more lovely than the natural vistas that surrounded our daily learning were the people leading us on these academic discoveries. It is a time I will carry with me not only in my studies but as a potent life experience.”
Michael Snipes, 2018
Elizabeth Walden, 2015
“I participated in the 2015 course, which provided a “deep dive” into the culture and nature of Iceland within a global environmental and historical context. The course gave me a great appreciation for the specificity of that amazing place, grounded within an interdisciplinary framework drawing upon Anthropology, Literary Studies, Climate Science and more. The course was instrumental in developing Environmental Humanities at my home university and sharpened my thinking about place in my own writing. I think fondly of the friendships I made there, the wonderful food, the fresh air and the happy sheep.”
Liz Gladin, 2018
I attended Svartárkot in August 2018. It felt like entering the unknown as the diverse fields and activities on the schedule were in many ways out of my academic comfort zone. However, after the full Svartárkot immersion therapy in history, literature, archaeology, climate science, communications, the Icelandic environment in all weathers, and so much more, I have to say that I have never before learned so much in such a small window of time. The course, the tutors and the location are all intense and engaging, and the closeness of working, living, doing with a group of like-minded but at the same time diverse people was a very precious experience.