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August 24, 2018 By Marina Antipina / Tyumen, Russia I’m so happy that I was a part of the 2018 Arctic Expedition. Thank you to the SOI team and students- it was an absolutely incredible journey where I developed a deep connection to the land, ocean and communities. During expedition, I learned about climate change, icebergs and sea … Continued
August 23, 2018. By Ally Zhao, Vaughan, ON, Canada It has been two weeks post-expedition and I am already starting to miss everything that has happened on the expedition, from the breathtaking scenery, to the awesome people I have met, and the very strong sense of family we had all developed in such a short period … Continued
August 7, 2018 Today was our final day of the 2018 Arctic Expedition. Despite the endless bounty of knowledge, enthusiasm, conversation topics, opportunities for learning and incredible locations that have characterized this voyage, all great journeys must eventually come to an end. Many participants will tell you that reaching the final day brings with it … Continued
August 6, 2018 Today’s rerouting to Kangerlussuaq, Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) allowed us to spend the day on the Greenland Ice Sheet. As the second largest ice body in the world (second only to Antartica) it was a great chance to stretch our legs before our long flights, while learning about an environment that plays an … Continued
August 5, 2018 Today, we woke up to beautiful sunshine through the fog as if the weather was honouring our last full day at sea. The common reaction is sadness that the expedition is coming to an end. Lots of students are homesick but do not want to leave permanently, some explaining that they “just want to … Continued
August 4, 2018 We woke up to thick fog. The ship was especially rocky as we made our way down the Davis Straight heading back to Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland). Although the waves were not big, they were enough to make more than a few students and staff seasick. The early morning energizers before breakfast went ahead as scheduled … Continued
August 3, 2018 Today, breakfast was pushed to 8:30 so participants could enjoy an extra half hour of sleep. It doesn’t seem like much but when your days are packed with activity, what a difference it makes!As we woke this morning, our ship sailed into Kangiqtualuk Uqquqti (Sam Ford Fiord). We were struck by … Continued
August 2, 2018 As usual, the day began with Geoff Green on the intercom with his wakeup call “Gooooood Morning Students on Ice!” as SOI participants have woken up to on every expedition for the past 18 years! Some students even have a recording as part of their fond memories onboard their SOI expedition. During … Continued
August 1, 2018 A short entry after a packed day! Our morning began with breakfast and another polar bear sighting as we sailed down the shore of Sirmilik National Park. We also pulled up along side the Qaiqsut historical site but couldn’t land because there was too much ice. Later that morning, we had more fantastic … Continued
