The Snorri Program
The Snorri Program 2013 deadline has been
extended to Thursday January 24, 2013 –
The Snorri Program is an opportunity for young
people (18-28) of Icelandic origin living in Canada and the United States of
America, to discover the country, culture, nature and language of their
ancestors, and to create and/or strengthen new bonds with relatives living in
Iceland. The Snorri Program offers an exciting six-week adventure starting in
mid June every year, until the end of July. The program offers a unique
experience of the country, its nation, culture and nature.
The program has been running since 1999 and 182 young individuals have
participated successfully. It is a co-operative assignment between the Nordic
Association and the Icelandic National League in Iceland.
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Would
you like to...
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Travel
and learn something new?
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Experience
something completely different?
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Stay
with Icelandic relatives?
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Learn
about Icelandic culture and language?
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Travel
to some of Iceland’s most exotic spots?
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Volunteer
in an Icelandic community?
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Prepare
yourself for be the biggest adventure of your life!
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The Snorri Program 2013 deadline has been extended
to Thursday January 24, 2013
Snorri Plus Program
2013 is a great year to travel to
Iceland!
We have passion for your heritage and that's
why we created Snorri Plus.
The program is both for people (30 and up) who have never been to Iceland and
those who have been to Iceland once or more often. It is for individuals,
couples or families with focus on your Icelandic roots, although people do not
have Icelandic blood running through their veins may apply as well. We meet the needs of
everyone. We focus on relatives, culture and nature and do our best to connect
people with their Icelandic relatives.
The program consists of the same components as the Snorri Program but in two
weeks rather than six. You will not only meet relatives, you will bond with
other people from Canada and the United States who share the same background
and interest in Iceland. You will also meet your Icelandic 'work colleagues'
and/or get help with finding more information about your special interests or
hobbies. Our focus is that our participants gain more from Snorri Plus than
they would if they came as ordinary tourists.
Anyone living in Canada or the United States can apply for this exciting
adventure. As long as you are over 30 (no age limit) and healthy you are
eligible to participate. Applications will be accepted in the order they are
received. Please note that all our programs are non-profit.
Departure from North America, August 14, 2013 (arrival Aug 15)
Departure from Iceland, August 28, 2013
Almost 100 people have participated in the Snorri Plus Program and they all highly
recommend it.
One of Snorri Plus participants, Lin Floyd St. George, Utah, said. "People simply do not
understand how fantastic this opportunity is!!" "As a
participant in Snorri Plus in August 2011, I can say it fulfilled a lifelong
dream of mine as a genealogist for over 50 years to walk on the land where some
of my ancestors lived. A special part of the program was getting in touch with
Icelandic cousins who shared the same heritage I do. It was like a giant family
reunion in Reykjavik and in the Westman Islands. I learned so much of the history
and culture of my ancestors plus touring and walking in the diverse landscape
helped me to appreciate the land of fire and ice. Meeting and visiting with the
President of Iceland was a special treat. I would recommend anyone interested
in Iceland to check out Snorri Plus - it's well worth the time and money.
Traveling alone from the United States to Iceland as a 71 year old, I became
part of another family at Snorri Plus as our small group of participants bonded
after spending two weeks together in classes, touring and partying.
It was so fun now I have over 2000 photos of this beautiful land to
share with my family here. Thanks for a memorable experience."
Apply Now!
The Snorri Plus deadline is January 31, 2013.
Go to
www.snorri.is to apply!
