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RENEWABLE ENERGY
& SUSTAINABILITY
                   THE GREEN PROGRAM
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Dear Future GREEN Student,

You are going to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. It sounds unbelievably
corny, I know, but it is the absolute truth. The week I just experienced is
something that I cannot really put into words but I will try my best. The way I
see it the trip and my experiences can be broken into 3 main categories. The
first is academic. No matter what your major is, you are in this program
because you care about sustainability and that field is going to be so much more
accessible to you after this trip. You are going to learn the hows, whys, and
why nots, and you will speak knowledgeably about it. It's impossible to say what
you will do with that knowledge but knowledge is power and this program puts
incredible power in your hands that will allow you to make important changes in
the world.

The second category is adventure. You will do more on this program than you
can possibly imagine. Even after reading the itinerary extensively I was not
prepared for the experiences simply because they were too amazing to imagine.
I hiked in a blizzard, bathed in a hot spring in the middle of winter, climbed
behind massive waterfalls, and drove in a super jeep across a glacial valley. Be
they big or small the week is filled with countless adventures that will make you
feel alive. My advice to you is to embrace every single one of them with open
arms. Even if you are uncomfortable or nervous­ go for it. Trying new things
and getting out of your comfort zone offer the best experiences and memories
in life.

The last category is relationships. I met 18 complete strangers on the first day
and am leaving with 18 wonderful friends. Put yourself out there, embrace each
individual and share your experiences. Life is best when it is shared and you
will meet incredible people to share this part of your life with.

Make every second count.

Best,
Erin Glocke
Penn State University
Iceland Spring 2015 Alumna
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     WHAT IS THE GREEN PROGRAM?                         DETAILS
2     ABOUT US & OUR PHILOSOPHY
      OUR PARTNERS
                                           15             SAMPLE ITINERARY
                                                          HOUSING & FOOD
                                                          ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE

4    OUR MODEL
      WHY IT WORKS
                                                          HEALTH & SAFETY
                                                          INSURANCE

      HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT                               LIFE AFTER THE PROGRAM
      A DAY IN THE LIFE
                                            19            WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

7    WHY ICELAND?
                                                          ALUMNI
                                                          AMBASSADORS

8    THE COURSE
      ACADEMIC CREDIT
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                                                        APPLICATION PROCESS
                                                          FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN
      ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
                                                          CONTACT US
      CAPSTONE PRESENTATION
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     ADVENTURE & CULTURE
     EXPLORING WITH LOCALS
     WHAT TO EXPECT

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About us
                       Our Philosophy & Partners
                        The GREEN Program unlocks doors for students to
                        gain exclusive education, industry access, and
                        authentic bucket-list experiences around the world.
                        We exist to use the world as our classroom in order
                        to give meaning and purpose to education,
                        adventure, and life.

                        Founded in 2009, we created one of the first-ever
                        study abroad experiences catered to the not-so-
                        average student who is seeking that no-so-average
                        experience that provides something more. Our
                        program attracts students who are curious about
                        the world and seek opportunities to adventure,
                        break out of their comfort zone, and stand out
                        among their peers as a global citizens. Whatever
                        their ambition might be, our participants have one
                        underlying mission in common: they have
                        consciously chosen to pursue a future of possibilities and
                        are determined to be part of the solutions toward a better
                        world.

                        With The GREEN Program, we don't want students
                        to choose between a job, an internship, or a study
                        abroad experience. In fact, we want them to do it
                        all. We help students maximize their winter, spring
                        and summer breaks in order to allow them to get a
                        fulfilling study abroad experience within just 8-10
                        days. All the while, students are able to have that
                        awesome internship they've had their eye on or
                        those remaining summer classes they need to
                        squeeze in to make sure they graduate on time.

                        We live in a time where opportunities are endless,
                        so why limit ourselves?

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About us
Open to All Majors! TOP MAJORS REPRESENTED:
- ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL, CIVIL,
ENVIRONMENTAL, INDUSTRIAL, CHEMICAL,
BIOLOGICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND COMPUTER)
- NATURAL SCIENCES
- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
- POLICY                                   52 %
- BUSINESS                     1500
                               ALUMNI                48 %

             STUDENTS REPRESENTING

                250+                     70+
                universities             countries

                      Our Partners

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WHY IT WORKS

OUR MODEL
Regardless of the destination, the one-of-a-
kind GREEN Program educational model
remains constant. At its core is a reverence
for experiential education and the
knowledge that allowing students to get up
close and personal with their studies,
interests, and passions through direct
industry exposure does something
transformative. Our educational model is so
successful we're proud to say 98% of our
alumni believe The GREEN Program has
accelerated their professional endeavors.

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THE BREAKDOWN

OUR MODEL
University Classes: Classes are taught by
local professors and industry experts           Katie H.
following our co-developed GREEN
curriculum specifically for GREEN students
                                                "Through this program I've been
                                                a part of two capstone projects,
Industry Site Visits: GREEN students gain       had amazing hands on
exclusive access into the nation's premier      experiences with different
                                                renewable energy sources, and
renewable energy & sustainability facilities,   made incredible friends,
and directly engage with industry               references, and contacts around
                                                the world. After graduation I
professionals.                                  know I can walk into interviews
                                                with confidence and a lot of that
Adventure Excursions & Local Culture: Our       can be contributed to The
                                                GREEN Program."
bucket-list adventures foster leadership and
personal development while our itineraries      University of New Hampshire,
are packed with authentic cultural              Environmental Engineering
experiences.

Capstone Projects: Student-driven capstone
projects are framed as entrepreneurial
ventures catered to students' interests and
academic pursuits. Capstone Projects are
presented to faculty and industry
professionals at the end of every program.
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SNAPSHOT: A DAY IN THE LIFE

OUR MODEL
    DAY 2
          Take a class on geothermal energy taught by the
          lead designer of Iceland's largest geothermal power

 8am      plants at Reykjavik University's Iceland School of
          Energy

          Gain behind the scenes access and network with
          industry professionals in Iceland's most advanced
10am      geothermal energy facility

          Adventure time: Bring geo-thermal energy to life

2pm
          by hiking through Iceland's canyons and bathing in
          geothermal hot springs

          Expand your comfort zone by snorkeling
5pm       between the Eurasian and North American tectonic
          plates

6pm       Dine at a restaurant fueled entirely by geothermal
          energy

7pm       Work on an interdisciplinary Capstone Project

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                                 WHY ICELAND
                                 As the greenest country to exist on our
                                 planet, 100% of Iceland’s electricity
                                 comes from renewable energy
                                 sources. Paired with inside access to
                                 functioning renewable energy
                                 facilities, Iceland makes the premiere
                                 location to provide a remarkable
                                 educational platform for a truly
                                 hands-on experience. The country is
                                 also one of the top destinations for
                                 adventure travel and eco-tourism,
                                 providing a truly sustainable
                                 destination. Additionally, The GREEN
                                 Program offers students the ability to
                                 immerse themselves into a unique
                                 culture while encouraging open-
                                 mindedness, language immersion and
                                 global awareness.

                                 With safety as the top priority for all
                                 GREEN Programs, Iceland is one of
                                 the safest countries, holding a lower
                                 crime rate than many developed
                                 countries. This is partly due to a high
                                 standard of living, small population,
                                 and welltrained law enforcement.
                                 With a welcoming culture and
                                 mesmerizing environmental features,
                                 Iceland is a favored travel destination
                                 and the perfect atmosphere for hands-
                                 on experiential learning, personal
                                 development, extracurricular
                                 enrichment and social impact.

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"Our unique partnership with The GREEN
                                            Program gives participants an unparalleled

The Course
                                               access to the Icelandic energy industry."
                                                                - Halla Hrund Logadóttir,
                                                   Director of Iceland School of Energy

 The GREEN Program at Iceland School of Energy

The GREEN Program has worked in collaboration with Reykjavik
University's Iceland School of Energy to develop a 50 plus hour intensive
course worth 3ECTS/1.5 U.S. credits. Through the course, our program
faculty and industry experts teach classes on sustainability, hydropower,
geology, bio fuels, and geothermal energy. These lectures are
complemented by various facility tours including hydropower plants,
geothermal facilities and bio fuel innovation. During the course students
also form interdisciplinary groups and develop a final Capstone Project
on a specific renewable energy subject that they present to fellow
students and professors upon the course's culmination. Each group is
required to present a project highlighting an identified problem and
solution and they must also detail the financial, political, education,
engineering and social impact aspects of their innovative idea.

Iceland School of Energy is Reykjavik University's MSc program and
accredited by Reykjavik University's School of Science and Engineering.
The program brings together Reykjavik University, Iceland GeoSurvey,
and Reykjavik Energy to offer unique opportunities for students to study
sustainable energy in close cooperation with leaders in the field. The
GREEN Program is proud to support their mission to provide each new
generation with trained experts in the field of clean energy for a
sustainable world.

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"Our unique partnership with The GREEN
                                           Program gives participants an unparalleled

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                                              access to the Icelandic energy industry."
                                                               - Halla Hrund Logadóttir,
                                                  Director of Iceland School of Energy

Course Outcomes

Gain a comprehensive understanding along with a personal familiarity
of the science and technology behind renewable energy systems:
hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, wind power, biomass, and bio fuels.
Attain a clear grasp of cost analyses and environmental impact of
renewable energy production facilities in historical, present and future
context.
Develop skills to evaluate energy sources and projects in terms of
feasibility within the matrix of technical, economic, environmental,
and political implementation.
Observe Iceland’s energy policies, natural resource legislation and
other legislative controls impacting the production and sale of
electricity in the nation and on across the globe.
Advance on the vocabulary and concepts essential to commercial
energy production, transmission, management and legislation.
Develop leadership, teamwork, and networking skills through
adventure excursions and exposure to professional industry
relationships.
Excel within a network of like-minded students who aspire to work
and innovate in the field of renewable energy and sustainability
Gain a critical global perspective demanded by corporate recruiters
today to prepare for accelerated career opportunities.

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"Our unique partnership with The GREEN
                                               Program gives participants an unparalleled

 The Course
                                                  access to the Icelandic energy industry."
                                                                   - Halla Hrund Logadóttir,
                                                      Director of Iceland School of Energy

  Scheduled Class Sessions

Our class sessions are designed to provide a platform for understanding the
specific topics explored on the program. They are not designed as in-depth
studies of one specific subject, but rather a comprehensive overview of the
topic. They are then followed up with the most recent and up-to-date
developments in the industry and directly related to the hands-on experiences
of the program. The classes serve as a launching point for rigorous discussions
and classroom debates on related current events. The classes in Iceland take
place at Reykjavik University and last approximately 1.5 hours with additional
time allotted for discussion and review.
The following classes are required with the topics covered on the GREEN
Program:
     Energy in Iceland: Overview of the physical basis of energy conversion
     systems and some important terms relating to economic and technical
     performance and environmental impact
     Geothermal: Learn about the origin of Iceland’s geothermal resource, its
     characteristics, direct use, power production and ability to extend the value
     chain
     Hydropower: Characteristics of hydropower, technology and its impact.
     Discover the policy discussions and debates over implementation
     Geology: Studying the the geophysical processes that set the stage for energy
     use in Iceland and create the unique natural environment that we strive to
     preserve
     Wind & Solar Overviews and case studies of Iceland’s history and progress
     with Wind and Solar energy production
     Biofuel: Explore new biofuel innovations, the challenges of production in a
     harsh environment, crop selection and procedure processes, and global
     economic trade
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The Course
       Our Education Team                                 Ari Kristinn Jónsson

                                                          President, Reykjavik University

Halla Hrund Logadóttir        Ágúst Valfells              María Sigríður Guðjónsdóttir

Director, Iceland School of   Intro to Iceland's Energy   Geothermal Specialist
Energy; Policy Specialist

Jónas Hlynur Hallgrímsson     Ásbjörg Kristinsdóttir      Jón E Bernódusson

Energy Economics Specialist   Hydroelectric Specialist    Biofuels Specialist

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"Our unique partnership with The GREEN
                                                                             Program gives participants an

The Course
                                                                       unparalleled access to the Icelandic
                                                                                             energy industry."
                                                                                    - Halla Hrund Logadóttir,
                                                                       Director of Iceland School of Energy

        The Capstone Project
     As part of The GREEN Program, each student is required to choose and
     develop an independent project related to renewable energy, public
     policy, business, environmental science, ecology, and more. Each student
     will work in interdisciplinary groups to collaborate on this Capstone
     Project.

     The project must address a current issue that can be solved or improved
     through the application of renewable energy policy, technology,
     business, sustainable ecology, and environmental policy.

     The Capstone Project inspires and motivates students to think outside of
     the box and implement their newfound knowledge while creating
     innovations of tomorrow. A number of student projects have been
     presented as proposals and are currently in their beginning stages of
     implementation. Several projects have gained university funding and
     grants upon return to the students’ home institution(s).

                            Ernesto Daset, Rutgers University- Developed a plan for a Solar
Capstone project examples

                            Power Car which was later presented to an environmental design
                            firm, Greener By Design
                            Vania Smittchieva, New York University- Used her capstone
                            project on wind energy in developing countries to segway into
                            working on one of the largest wind projects in Africa
                            Robert Shintani and Anthony Hornbeck, University of Illinois-
                            Used their capstone project to start a business that turns restaurant
                            oil into bio-fuel and founded the Clean City Coalition in their city

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ADVENTURE
& CULTURE
  Ya ya!                halló!                 velkomin!          góður dagur!

                      Introducing our GREEN Iceland Team

           TRAVEL LOCAL. LEARN LOCAL. LIVE LOCAL.
             Every GREEN Program is run by our specialized teams
             who are local residents and professionals in each
             country.

             In Iceland, our certified tour guides have backgrounds in
             engineering, entrepreneurship, group dynamics,
             education, local farming, and are members of Iceland's
             national rescue team. The diversity in personalities and
             skill sets guarantee a unique level of cultural immersion
             for every GREEN Program.

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ADVENTURE
& CULTURE
                              BUCKET-LIST ADVENTURES
   MAKING
                              The adventure component of The GREEN Program

  Mundane                     empowers our students to grasp creative leadership,
                              teamwork, personal growth, and to step outside their
      CLICK HERE              comfort zones.

   INSANE                     Adventure activities may include: Snorkeling between
     student reflections      tectonic plates, Caving, Golden Circle tour, glacial river
                              super jeeping, hiking, camping, glacier walks, and more.
   blog.thegreenprogram.com

                              All adventure excursions are led and supervised by our
                              certified adventure guides and members of Iceland's
                              national rescue team.

                              PREPARING FOR ADVENTURE
                              In Iceland, they say "There's no such thing as bad
                              weather, just bad gear."

                              Upon acceptance into The GREEN Program, every
                              student receives a suggested packing list to ensure they
                              are prepared for their adventures. Good gear will make
                              the difference between a wet experience and an
                              enjoyable one!

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Sample Itinerary
                                           A sneak peek
        Note: This is a sample itinerary. The itinerary is subject to change depending on
        weather and facility conditions. GREEN Program Managers will always prepare
        the group with final plans for the following day.
Day 1 Welcome to Iceland!                              Day 6
+ Airport Arrival and Pickup                           + Geology Lesson on Volcanic Grounds
+ Welcome to Reykjavik Univeristy                      + Super Jeeps to HydroPower Plant
+ Meet the GREEN Team                                  + Hydroelectric plant tour
+ Capstone Project Introductions                       + Networking Lunch with Plant
+ Hjardarbol Guesthouse Checkin                        Managers
+ Welcome Dinner                                       + Check­in New Lodging Site
                                                       + Capstone development
Day 2
+ Glacier Snorkeling Adventure                         Day 7
Between Eurasian & North American Tectonic Plates      + Residential Hydro, & Minc Farm under
+ Introduction to Energy & Capstone Projects           Volcano
+ Icelandic Pool­Side Barbeque Dinner                  + Super Jeep Excursion & Canyon
+ Capstone Development                                 Hiking
                                                       + Capstone Development
Day 3
+ Geothermal & HydroPower                              Day 8
+ Hydroelectric Class                                  + Biomass Class & Biodiesel Discussion
+ 1950’s HydroElectric Power Plant Expedition          + Explore Iceland’s Glaciers on an Ice
+ Geothermal Power Plant Expedition                    Walk
+ Exhibit Tour + GeoTown Lunch                         + Biodiesel Site Visit
                                                       + Final Stage of Capstone Development
Day 4
+ Hike a Famous Lava Cave                              Day 9
+ Adventure Cuisine in Reykjavik                       + Final Capstone Preparation
+ Explore Reykjavik, Iceland’s Capital                 + Capstone Presentations to audience
                                                       of Peers, Tour Leaders, Reykjavik
Day 5                                                  University Faculty & Industry
+ Tour of Gullfoss and Geysir                          Professionals
+ Iceland’s First Wind Plant Production Site           + Farewell Dinner
+ Super Jeep Adventure Excursion
+ Campsite Check­in, Bonfire, & Natural Geothermal     Day 10
Hot Springs                                            + Iceland farewell and final packing

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HOUSING:
                                                 REYKJAVIK & THE
                       Click here to             SOUTH COAST
                     read Andrew's
                                                 Our main lodging site will be
                         full review             Hjarðarból, a local family's
                                                 guesthouse along Iceland's south
                                                 coast. This setting provides students
                                                 with a safe housing environment,
                                                 home-cooked meals, a touch of the
                                                 local culture, and beautiful country
                                                 landscape. There will also be
                                                 overnight trips in other regions of
                                                 Iceland where students will gain rare
                                                 access to the country's natural
                                                 environment outside of the
                                                 university campus and capital city.
                                                 The heart of Iceland's countryside is
                                                 also the top place to discover the
                                                 country's most magnificent energy
                                                 infrastructure, culture, and history.
          Andrew D.
                                                 hjardarbol.is | fi.is | smaratun.is
          I am a vegan (I eat no animal
          products). Before this trip I was
          afraid that it might be difficult to
          accommodate me, but I could not
                                                 FOOD:
          have been more wrong. At every
          single one of our meals I was          All breakfasts, lunches, dinners
          provided with a separately made        with local cuisine are included
          vegan dish that was DELICIOUS          on the program. We
          100% of the time. Our hosts had        accommodate vegetarian and
          been informed of my dietary            gluten free diets and cater our
          preference and had prepared
                                                 meals to students' dietary or
          accordingly. In many ways it was
                                                 health needs. Studets reguarly
          easier to be a vegan in this
          foreign environment than it is at      have opportunities to shop at
          home. HIGHEST                          local markets for local snacks
          RECOMMENDATION.                        and the living experience.

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ARRIVAL +
                                 DEPARTURE
                                 Students will book their flights with
                                 their personal GREEN Travel Agent.
                                 Our partnership with Corporate
                                 Travelers guarantees the lowest costs
                                 and 24/7 emergency access.

                                 All flights need to arrive by 10AM on
                                 the first day of the program via
                                 Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
                                 right outside Iceland’s capital,
                                 Reykjavik. All students will be
                                 greeted by several GREEN
                                 counselors and staff. Photos of the
                                 greeting staff members will be
                                 emailed to the students a week prior
                                 to traveling so they can easily
                                 recognize our counselors (wearing
                                 GREEN program shirts) when they
                                 arrive.

                                 Students’ departing flights should
                                 leave Keflavik International Airport
                                 (KEF) after 4PM on the final day of
                                 the program

                                 TRANSPORTATION:

                                 All in-country transportation
                                 will be serviced by Reykjavik
                                 Excursions (RE). RE was
                                 founded in 1968 and has since
                                 been the leading organizer of
                                 day tours in Iceland. RE is a
                                 fully licensed tour operator and
                                 travel agent. RE operates one of
                                 the biggest bus fleets in Iceland
                                 making the company one of
                                 the largest organizers of tours
                                 both for individuals and groups
                                 in Iceland.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

   GENERAL HEALTH: Typically, the
   general health of each student is
   not at risk from traveling to
   Iceland. The water provided in
   Iceland is potable and all meals are
   prepared with a balance of
   necessary nutrition and local
   antibodies to ensure stamina and
   energy throughout the program.
   The Center for Disease Control and
   Prevention recommends that
   students are up-to-date with their
   routine vaccines before traveling
   abroad. WATER: All tap water in
   Iceland is potable or naturally
   filtered. We also always provide the
   opportunity to purchase bottled
   water at a local shop and refill at
   the student’s discretion. SAFETY:
   Iceland has a low crime rate with
   rare instances of violent
                                                INSURANCE
   misconduct. This helps create a
                                                With safety as a top prirority, all
   comfortable and safe atmosphere
                                                GREEN programs include
   for students to interact with locals.
                                                incountry medical insurance for
   Regardless, GREEN staff maintains
                                                every participant. Your in-country
   prudent supervision at all times to
                                                medical coverage will be covered
   ensure full attendance at every
                                                by VIS, Iceland’s leading insurance
   checkpoint along the adventure.
                                                health insurance provider.
   Unfortunately, petty crime such as
                                                $2,000,000 ISK Medical Expense:
   unarmed robbery can be common.
                                                Covers any general medical
   Therefore, GREEN takes secure
                                                expenses during your trip
   precautions to protect the
                                                provided that the injury or sickness
   possessions of our students. We
                                                occurred while on your trip and
   stress the importance of vigilance
                                                you sought initial medical
   when bringing valuable assets into
                                                treatment.
   and around the country.

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e they now?
Where ar
ALUMNI                                                         98%
SUCCESS
The Alumni Network                                Career acceleration:
                                               Alumni believe The GREEN
The GREEN Program is committed to             Program has accelerated
enhancing the professional and                  their career endeavors
personal lives of our students even
beyond our program. All alumni are
invited to join a growing GREEN
Alumni Network of more than 1500
                                                               89%
students who have used this platform
to share job openings, opportunities
for collaboration, news updates from       retainment: STEM Alumni say
the industry, as well as exciting          the green program has made
updates from their personal lives and          them more confident to
adventures of our students. Alumni are         pursue their stem degree
welcome to request an official letter of
recommendation for The GREEN
Program and are invited to join our
growing global network of GREEN
                                                               80%
Campus Ambassadors.

                                                Recruitment: Non-STEM
                                                  Alumni say The GREEN
              G E T T I N G                Program has made them more
               A H E A D                       interested in these fields

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LAUNCHED COURTNEY'S CAREER FORWARD

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Where are they now?
 Shelby Bierig, UPenn – Processing Engineering Intern,
 SpaceX to Engineer, Boeing [Click here to read her
 story.]
 Dan Tauriello, PSU – United States Senate in
 Washington, DC
 Deja Chavarria, PSU – Starting her own Environment
 and Energy consulting firm
 Sam Saadeh, RU – Department of Defense - Defense
 Logistics Agency
 Anatoliy Kholad, NJIT – United States Patent Office
 Jared Manks, RU – Carbon Credit Analyst, Bank of
 America                                                       Robyn Jones
 Adam Kowalski, Ohio State – The Dow Chemical
 Company                                                       "Since returning from the
 Long Hoang, Saint Louis University – Cost Analyst,            program, every company I’ve
 Electrical Components International                           spoken to has specifically asked
 Kishan Patel, Wayne State University - Structural             me about my GREEN
 Engineer, Tucker Young Jackson Tull, Inc.                     experience. I am extremely
 Roy Anderson, RU – Field Engineer, Bechtel Corporation        pleased with the turn that my
 Dan Conner, PSU & Elizabeth Krall, UFL – Engineer,            career has taken, and I can safely
 General Electric
                                                               say that none of it would have
 Neha Gautum, RU – Intern, U.S. Environmental
                                                               been possible without The
 Protection Agency, Region 2
                                                               GREEN Program."
 David Byrnes, RU – United States Department of
 Agriculture – Brazil, Recipient of a U.S. Borlaug
 Fellowship in Global Food Security for 2013-2014
                                                               -Louisiana State University,
 Sam Dorbor, RU – Designing Solar Panels for LA Solar
                                                               Environmental Engineering
 Kory McDonald, Carnegie Mellon – Field Engineer at            :Current: Environmental Engineer
 Schlumberger                                                  at Phillips66, Iceland School of
                                                               Energy MSc Candidate

                                 “GREEN was my ignition. The Program gave me an edge in the
                                 interview process because, when I said I was interested in a career in
                                 alternative energy and sustainability, I was not just talking. I had
                                 something to show for it. GREEN played a large role in the three job
                                 offers I received."

                                 - Penn State University, Energy Engineering
                                 Post GREEN Program: Combustion Dynamics Team Intern at
                                 General Electric, Mechanical & Energy Engineer at IPS-Integrated
                                 Project Services
    Dan Conner
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The                                                                                  50
AMBASSADOR                                                           Each year, our top 50
                                                                             students are

PROGRAM                                                                  nominated to be
                                                                      GREEN ambassadors

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Every year, The GREEN Team selects
exemplary student leaders and invites                   GREEN Ambassadors represent
them to be a part of The GREEN                           around 45 of our strongest
Ambassador Program. These motivated                     university partners globally
students act as GREEN representatives
on their campus dedicated to inspiring
their peers to be the next generation of
clean energy leaders by sharing their                                               100%
GREEN story on campus. Ambassadors
develop their leadership and
professional skills throughout the                         100% of GREEN Ambassadors
program while gaining access to                               have access to exclusive
exclusive GREEN program benefits and                       networking events, career
career enhancing events.                                      opportunities, letters of
                                                         recommendation, and travel
                                                               opportunities with The
                                                                      GREEN Program

             "Similar to what I experienced on my GREEN trip, being an ambassador has
             pushed me to the fringes of my comfort zone and then some, putting me in new
             situations and conversations that will benefit me in the future. I enjoyed improving
             on lifelong skills including with influential people on campus, preparing and
             presenting an info session, and networking.” -Clare Feely, Cornell University

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Winter Jan . 8 - Day : $ 3800         Must be 18 + years old to
Winter Dec . 8 - Day : $ 3700         participate and must submit
Spring Break 8 - Day : $ 3700         an official GREEN Program
Summer Break 10 - Day : $ 4000        application .
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