Geotourism and the Natural Environment
Join us for 9 days in Iceland where you explore geological landscapes, global geological processes, plant/wildlife identification and forest ecology. Students participate in an international expedition to investigate geotourism by fat-tire mountain bike through the volcanic and glacial landscapes of Iceland. Deadline is May 30, 2024 at 11:59pm.
This trip is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who have a love for the environment and it’s exploration.
Note: This trip includes excursions like biking, camping and hiking. Please give consideration to your ability to participate in these activities.
Information Sessions
| Date | Time | Registration |
| May 14, 2024 | 11:00 AM | https://algonquincollege.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DTendxlvSLO2V4wFeyjBHA |
| Overview | Program Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Geotourism and the Natural Environment |
| Location | Various locations in Iceland. See trip itinerary below. |
| Dates | Thursday, October 3 - 11, 2024 |
| Costs/Program Inclusions | Eligible students selected for participation in this program will have their participation in the program funded by the Global Skills Opportunity, the Government of Canada’s Outbound Mobility Program. Program inclusions include: o Return airfare from the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport o Academic program and related program excursions o Room and Board covered in the program o Travel health insurance |
| Program Eligibility | o Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 o Must have completed 1 full semester o Must be a returning student for September 2024 o Must not be financially or academically encumbered o Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident o Meet visa-entry requirement o Must be at least 18 years old
• Letter of Intent • Academic Reference Letter • Unofficial Transcript • Attend mandatory pre-departure meeting(s) which will be scheduled in the months prior to the trip • Follow and adhere to Algonquin College’s Travel Code of Conduct Agreement |
| GSO Eligibility | Per Global Skills Opportunity guidelines, only students who identify as a student in financial need , a student with a disability, or an Indigenous student are eligible to participate in this funded opportunity. Priority will be given to students who identify as an Indigenous person, that is, First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit). |
| Course Credit | Upon completion of the program, students will earn an Algonquin College credit for the Geotourism in the Natural Environment course. If this course is not part of your program, you will earn a General Education Elective Theme. |
| Excursions | Iceland Itinerary (Tentative) |
Funding Conditions
This program is funded through the Government of Canada’s Global Skills Opportunity Student Mobility Grant. All participants must agree to the requirements of the Global Skills Opportunity Grant Program as defined in the application form.
Students selected for the Global Skills Opportunity Student Mobility Grant will be required to complete a pre-program and post-program questionnaire administered by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), administering the program on behalf of the Government of Canada. Information collected shall be used by CICan for the purposes of program administration and evaluation. The information may be shared with Employment and Social Development Canada and their contracted third-party service providers, who may use students’ personal information to contact them in the future to make sure the program is meeting its goals.
This project is funded by Global Skills Opportunity, the Government of Canada’s Outbound Mobility Program.
