What’s it like to grow up in Reykjavík, Iceland? | Young and European

Experience a real day in the life of 19-year-old Kristjana from Reykjavík, Iceland – a country known for stunning nature, long dark winters, high living costs, and a tight-knit community.
She shows us her family home, what breakfast looks like, how student life works in a country of just 400,000 people, and both of her part-time jobs. Along the way she opens up about friendships, dating, money, rent, and what makes growing up in Iceland both challenging and beautiful.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:35 How Kristjana lives: breakfast and room tour
02:17 University life in Iceland
03:38 Iceland’s high living costs
04:55 Downtown Reykjavík: working at Kristjana’s favorite café
05:40 Getting around by bus
06:30 Iceland’s swimming pool culture: working as a lifeguard
07:49 Outro

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