Don(u)t you wanna go to Iceland?
Join us Friday, October 31 at 11:00am in Campion 124. We’ll have information about the Iceland trip, you’ll get to hear from previous participants, and you may even learn a little Icelandic.
Donuts available even if you don’t RSVP, but please help us plan!
Trip Snapshot
🗓️Dates February 27 or 28 – March 8, 2026
💵Cost $2,550
🧳 What's Included The cost includes roundtrip airfare, lodging, meals, in-country transportation, programming, and travel insurance. We take care of the logistics—so you can focus on presence, reflection, and intentional positive action.
📍Location Akureyri or Krýsuvík, Iceland
Overview
This spring break, travel with Boston College peers to Iceland for a transformative immersion rooted in Jesuit values. Students will be assigned to one of two unique service-learning sites based on interests and community needs:
In Akureyri, partner with the Salvation Army to accompany immigrant families, low-income households, and others on the margins. Practice solidarity and accompaniment by listening deeply and building relationships across cultures.
In Krýsuvík, join local efforts in environmental restoration—reforestation, coastal cleanup, and sustainable land use. Answer the call to care for our common home.
Regardless of location, all participants will experience:
Daily reflection
Community living that fosters mutual care and discernment
A renewed sense of vocation and avocation as agents of positive change
What You’ll Do
✔️ Serve with local nonprofits focused on either compassion ministry or environmental sustainability
✔️ Learn from Icelandic leaders and international volunteers about justice-centered responses to local challenges
✔️ Explore Iceland’s dramatic landscapes—from waterfalls and black sand beaches to volcanic cliffs and fjords
✔️ Engage in daily reflection, journaling, and community conversation
✔️ Discern how your gifts and passions align to a life of service and mattering
How To Join
This program is open to all Boston College students, with a special invitation to students at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Here's how to apply:
Submit your Compass registration (link below)
Complete an interview with Compass staff to help us get to know you
Receive your group assignment (Akureyri or Krýsuvík) based on your fit and interests
Pay your deposit and begin fundraising. Additional scholarship support is available—we are committed to access and equity.
Spots are limited and filled on a rolling basis—early applications are encouraged to ensure your opportunity to join.
