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Category: University Center in Svalbard (UNIS)

During my bachelor, I went on an exchange to do a minor in Polar Meteorology and Climate at the University Center in Svalbard (UNIS) in Longyearbyen. Studying in the Arctic – including field work and a scientific cruise – has been an absolute dream coming true. On this page I will share my experiences from Svalbard.

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Experiences during master course Air-Ice-Sea Interactions at UNIS, Svalbard

January 19, 2023July 11, 2023 Daan

In the fall of 2022, from October to December, I went to Svalbard to take part in the UNIS master course Air-Ice-Sea Interactions II. It

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How to Prepare for Studies at UNIS in Svalbard

September 15, 2022December 16, 2023 Daan

In 2018, I went to Svalbard for an exchange semester at UNIS. I have been back to Svalbard as a tourist several times since. In

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Experiences During My Study in Svalbard (part 2)

February 8, 2022June 5, 2023 Daan

From August 2018 to December 2018, I studied at UNIS, the University Centre in Svalbard, where I went on an exchange to do a minor

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Experiences During My Study at UNIS in Svalbard (part 1)

January 25, 2022December 16, 2023 Daan

From August 2018 to December 2018, I studied at UNIS, the University Centre in Svalbard, where I went on an exchange to do a minor

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Why I did my Minor at UNIS, the University Centre in Svalbard

January 20, 2022March 18, 2023 Daan

From August 2018 to December that year, I did my minor at UNIS, the University Centre in Svalbard. UNIS is located in Longyearbyen, which is

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  1. Bernd on Surrounded by Idiots – Book ReviewFebruary 23, 2025

    Exactly my thoughts. Even more so, I think these kinds of books are very dangerous. Many people won't be critical,…

  2. Daan on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveDecember 14, 2023

    Thanks - I hope so too!

  3. Daan on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveDecember 14, 2023

    Bedankt Pascal! :)

  4. Lena on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveDecember 14, 2023

    Interesting article but I hope nature surprises us and that we get a white Christmas in southern Sweden after all!

  5. Pascal on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveNovember 30, 2023

    Beste Daan, weer een goed en interessant artikel geschreven.

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