Many of us see the start of a new year as a new beginning, a time to set goals for ourselves and work on getting organized. Getting in the habit of setting goals is great, but it’s important to take small, realistic steps toward a larger objective. There are many different ways to get organized and stay focused on the big picture. I’m going to give you a few good tips that may come in handy both in your studies and your daily life.
Read MoreOne of the most recognizable and well-known animals native to this tiny island is the Icelandic horse. Because federal law allows no other breed of horse into the country, the Icelandic horse is a unique and fascinating animal. Victoria Sophie Lesch knows this well. Currently a horse photographer, her love for Icelandic horses began when she rode for the first time at six years old.
Read MoreFor this issue, the Student Paper decided it was time to take a look at student housing. This time around, we checked out a couple’s apartment, a studio, and a room with shared facilities. Perhaps you’ll find inspiration for decorating a small space, discover the hottest spots for shopping/thrifting, or, you know, just enjoy getting a glimpse into other students’ glamorous lives! So, let’s meet our volunteers!
Read MoreYou could say that society completely changed in the spring of 2020. Many things came to a complete stop. I’m a very active person in my daily life and I usually have several things going on at once, but the situation got me to think outside the box.
Read MoreDo you know what is happening out there? Of course you do, because in this all-knowing world it is impossible not to be connected, as you well know. And like everyone else stuck at home knows, the best way to stay in touch with the world is through social media.
Read MoreIn a space at Laugavegur 51, Anna Worthington De Matos has recently opened up the new headquarters of the Reykjavík Tool Library (Munasafn Reykjavíkur). The Reykjavík Tool Library, as the name suggests, is a library for all sorts of tools and equipment. Its storage shelves are cluttered with different contraptions, big and small, along with everyday items like camping chairs, guitar amps, and even an apple peeler.
Read MoreChristmas is quickly approaching, so we’ve decided to give you a taste of how Finns celebrate Joulu (Christmas) with two classic recipes with a Finnish touch.
Christmas is the season of crowded malls. It’s also a time for lots of lights everywhere, yummy scents, and a list of the gifts left to buy in said crowded malls. This year won’t be any different, or at least I don’t think people really grasp how urgent it is for us to change our consuming habits to reduce the spread of the virus.
The annual Christmas mania is not for everyone. The Student Paper interviewed Elísabet Brynjarsdóttir, a former UI student who is currently working as a project manager for the Icelandic Red Cross. As her birthday is December 26, she suffers from the dreaded birthday-Christmas overlap each year.
Read MoreHere we have Emily Reise, The Student Council’s International Officer with a Holiday message to International students who can’t make it home for Christmas.
Read MoreGabrielé wants to take you down memory lane to remind you of those nostalgic winter days when nothing mattered except having fun all the time. Here she shares 10 movies that will reawaken the winter’s child in you.
Read MoreJóhannes Bjarki Bjarkason shares some Christmas gift ideas for broke students and of course others who could use some help with Christmas shopping.
Read MoreLast fall, my spouse moved to Germany under the pretext of studying mathematics for two to three years. I’ve interpreted this as an opportunity to experience this unique tradition of Icelandic women and get to know the reality of my sisters in the only way possible, through life itself. - Karitas M. Bjarkadóttir shares her wealth of knowledge on long-distance relationships.
Read MoreFRAN’S UNBEATABLE VEGAN CARBONARA: QUICK AND DELICIOUS!
For 2-3 people
Only takes about 30 min!
When it comes to cooking, it’s always good to have certain things on hand. By adding the following ingredients to your grocery list, you can make sure that you’ll always be able to throw together a quick meal.
Read MoreThe leaves fall, the breeze cools, and darkness falls earlier in the night. Autumn is here. The yearning for a cup of coffee that warms your heart. In this article, Unnur Gígja Ingimundardóttir teaches us to make some cozy coffee drinks at home.
Read MoreWhile there’s no denying that the coronavirus has turned everyone’s lives upside down and is a very real and very traumatic issue facing people on a global scale, it is also essential that we find ways to unwind and stay optimistic about the future. There has been more than one silver lining to this very dark cloud, so let’s take a look at seven things that the pandemic actually made better.
Read MoreAlthough autumn is upon us and winter is fast approaching, there’s no need to put your hiking boots away just yet. There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy around the capital region, and although the weather is getting colder, there are various hills and mountains to hike in the area. Below are some ideas of easy and scenic hikes that are neither too long nor too far away and are therefore perfect for study breaks or after school.
Read MoreCoronavirus has changed the way the world works in practically every sphere of life - and student life and academia are no exception. Student life can be difficult at the best of times, and it is especially difficult now, so we want to provide some advice that we’ve found useful and has helped us cope with all of the uncertainty!
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