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A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP TO GREENLAND

The Journey Begins

10/28/2021

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I am currently waiting for an eight seater plane to jet set out of Massena International Airport, where this journey officially begins. It's a bit delayed so I have some time to reflect on the crazy travel logistics that had to come together to get here. I hope I got it all right…
Traveling internationally right now is no simple task. In addition to the normal stress of travel planning, the on-going pandemic requires a lot of effort. To give you an idea of what I mean, here were the steps I had to take to prepare for travel this week:
  • Check flight status to Boston
  • Check flight status to Iceland
  • Check flight status to Greenland
  • Check accommodations in Iceland
  • Check accommodations in Greenland
  • Triple check passport expiration date (I did this a long time ago but felt the need to look again)
  • Ensure vaccine card was enough proof for entry into Iceland
  • Ensure vaccine card was enough proof for entry into Greenland
  • Get a COVID PCR test, taken no more than 72 hours before boarding to Iceland
  • Ge a Rapid Antigen test, a backup in case my PCR test was delayed (takes up to 72 hours for results)
  • Print negative test results from both the PCR and Rapid Antigen test
  • Fill out entry paperwork required by Icelandic government
  • Register for another COVID PCR test in downtown health facility in Iceland (Greenland currently only accepts tests from a Nordic country)
  • Fill out entry paperwork required by Greenlandic government
  • Check in with Hans and Alice on schedule changes
  • Arrange airport pickup time with Alice upon arrival to Iceland
  • Pray I got this all correct....
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    About me:

    In fall of 2021, I led an experiential eLearning project connecting US students (and public) with the people, places, and industries of Greenland. With funding from university partnerships and the US Consulate to Greenland, I redesigned a research trip into a virtual field trip for my students who didn't have any Study Abroad options. The videos, photos, interviews, and storytelling remain here to enjoy!

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