Posts by Kristín Nanna Einarsdóttir
Good Vibes at Stúdentakjallarinn

Stúdentakjallarinn (The Student Cellar) hardly needs any introduction to University of Iceland (UI) students. Situated in the cellar of the University Centre, it has been a popular student gathering place for seven years. At Stúdentakjallarinn, the academic spirit gives way to a more relaxed environment, and the program is full of events every school year.

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“Anyone Can Write Standup”

The Student Cellar was crowded on February 21st for the final night of the competition for the title of “Funniest College Student of 2019.” One student after the other took the stage and spoke animatedly about current issues, the funny sides of everyday life, and personal victories and defeats. There was a lot of excitement in the air when the winner, physics student Sigurður Bjartmar Magnússon, was announced.

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Preparing for Finals: Some Practical Tips

It may be dark outside, but strings of lights illuminate the windows of nearby houses and point the way toward campus. The study hall is filled with the scent of mandarins and the sound of a can of malt being cracked open. Christmas is certainly right around the corner and on students’ minds, which can only mean one thing: finals are underway.

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