Is this Antarctica?
Yes it is.
As a matter of fact, this man-made geothermal pool is where students at the University of Antarctica take a break to chill out...er, warm up in between classes. Yes, that's right...the University of Antarctica. As mind-boggling and trippy as it sounds, it's true.
The Main Campus Library
The Commons
Scenery on Campus--Flash-Frozen Waterfall
Students undertake courses in everything from Antarctic science and cultural studies to Business and History. Accommodation in residence halls and participation in school sports programs (ranging from traditional sports like baseball, football and hockey to more unique activities like snowball fighting) keep students engaged and feeling at home while studying at the most remote place on earth.
Who wouldn't feel proud to list an MBA from the University of Antarctica on their resume? Some academic programs can be studied from afar online, and many of the courses are free of charge in order to attract students to this exotic, unorthodox approach to university education. I'm intrigued to learn more. If you are too, check out the school at: http://www.antarcticaedu.com/.
And for a local perspective, check out Scott Kessel's blog which tracks his year stay on the Great Iceblock down south: http://www.scottafar.com/. Scott's blog provides great photos and insight on a whole world and culture taking place at the southern tip of our planet. Could this be the next "in" destination?
This is so cool- I didn't believe it was real until I googled it- its so amazing!
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