Viðtöl: Ferðalag nemanda í samtali

We talk with Björn Elvar, a student from Reykjavik University, who shares his experiences and challenges of job searching in the United States as an international student. Björn discusses the unique aspects of his university’s curriculum, which includes a 12-week course followed by a three-week immersive experience that mimics a working environment. He shares about his personal projects , includin...

The Icelandic Association of Chicago hosts a discussion with Professor Brack Hale from the University Center in West Fjords, Ísafjörður , focusing on their graduate programs in oceanography and coastal development. Brack introduces upcoming information sessions for their Coastal Community and Regional Development and Coastal Marine Management programs. The conversation delves into program outcomes...

Alan Heymann, an executive and leadership coach at Peaceful Direction , shares insights on navigating career transitions and job searches, emphasizing the importance of leveraging existing connections rather than relying on volume applications. He recounts a success story where a client's mindset shift led to unexpected job offers, highlighting the value of opening oneself to new possibilities...

Using Icelandic in AI, tools for language learners, privacy and dangers of AI, and potential for accessibility. Join Þorvaldur Páll Helgason CTO of Miðeind ehf as we discuss these topics.

IAC talks to Óskar Bragi Stefansson, an Icelandic teacher running " Speak Viking ," an online Icelandic teaching business. With 10 years of experience, Oscar shares his journey and passion for helping people learn Icelandic. His main student base consists of individuals from Europe and the US who are captivated by Icelandic culture and language. While most students live abroad, some in I...

Count Bjössi, the main stage act for 2024 Þorrablót, sat with Iceland Chicago to discuss what this holiday means to him as a native Icelander, what songs language learners should learn now to be able to join in, and about his career in Greifarnir, The Counts . Tickets for 2024 Þorrablót trubador.is https://www.youtube.com/@Greifarnir/videos www.greifarnir.is

She writes about lions, witches, dueling personalities, alien invitations, and an invisible fish that brings you wings. Iceland Chicago talks with Hildur Knútsdóttir about her craft as an Icelandic author. https://icelandchicago.org/2023/11/19/iac-interviews-icelandic-author-hildur-knutdottir-november-2023/

We are sitting with Einar Steinsson the honorary consulate general of Iceland to Chicago. We’re talking about some visas, passports, voting, and visiting Iceland from the perspective of both: expats from Iceland living in the United States and Canada and North Americans visiting Iceland. https://icelandchicago.org/2023/11/21/interview-with-einar-steinsson/

We sat with Erica Green, co founder of the Icelandic Writers and Readers Retreat to learn about this amazing event that happens yearly in April.  https://icelandchicago.org/2023/10/14/interview-with-erica-green-of-the-icelandic-writers-retreat/

Interview with Icelander Magnús Freyr, a Coda (a hearing child of a deaf adult) and creator of the Social Media Channel Táknarar ( facebook  –  taknarar.is ) that teaches folks simple phrases in Íslenkst Táknmal (ÍTM) – Icelandic Sign Language. His channel celebrates two strong years since its founding in October 2021. We recently sat down with him to discuss the creation of his channel, get a sam...