The main reason why Iceland is considered to be a desireable place to live is that the people tend to not be so individualistic and self-interested at the expense of the community (self-interest is balanced with being civic-minded). The best communties are those where most everyone is civic minded, which is most often the case when a people basically see themselves as part of a large extended family. People tend to, of their own free-will, follow rules and laws, when they feel part of a community. Why would you harm or commit a crime against anyone who with which you feel a strong sense of community? In America's diverse, multi-cultural society, there is NOT a strong sense of community but rather a strong self-interest. If you combine that with a the lack of basic virtue and rule of law, that some segments of American society have, you'll also have increased levels of crime. If other cultures or races immigrate to Iceland, eventually, they'll have the same problems that exist in the US. For all the people who think Iceland is a great place to live because of it's laws, or the land, or it's resources, that's incorrect. IT'S BECAUSE OF IT'S PEOPLE. If you change the people, Iceland as you know it, won't exist anymore. For people who leave other countries to escape the problems that exist in their own country of origin, they're just bringing their problems with them. All you have to do is look to the examples of other Scandinavian countries. Sweden's level of crime has skyrocketed. Ethnic Swedes are becoming less trusting of their government. People are polarizing. Politically, ethnic Swedes are shifting to the far right.

Im planning to further my studies for a masters at Iceland, so this video was really helpful. thank you!

Thank you

Like hearing those Budgies in the background.

sounds like Iceland is really a bad country for an immigrant. If so, why are you still there?

Thanks for your being honest about your personal experience po. I really find it interesting about living in Iceland. 😊 As an immigrant po, maganda po ba jan when planning for retirement po? Curious lang 😅

thank's a lot for your advice .

hi po may i ask pede po ba akong mag work dyan kasi may na send akong resume sa isang rooms attendant kaya na interested ako dyan cause i love nature and i love tahimik na place.

Here's a taste of what's in store for Iceland. Regarding different ethnic groups, here's the latest from Finland: "In the Nordic countries, university admissions work solely on grades, which leaves no room to account for different student contexts. This creates inequality, as it incorrectly assumes everyone to have the same background and opportunities to receive excellent grades. In the interview, Vesa Puuronen agrees that “the Nordic university admissions system does not include any attempts to level inequalities”." So, not due to any fault of native Finns, but simply due to the fact that often different ethnic groups don't integrate well, now native born Finns, with the same or better grades, are going to be passed over in favor of non-native immigrants, or just someone of a different ethnicity. Can you imagine how this would make you feel and your identity as a Finn, when the government forces penalties on one in order to benefit another (done in the USA all the time). It pisses us off! It makes us less empathetic. It makes us distrust the government. Be less civic minded, etc. You create an environment where people become more individualistic and try to protect their own interests, even at the expense of the community. For all you people who think Iceland or Scandinavia is "magical," the "magic" is in an ethnically homogeneous community. (note: it IS possible to have all the good things you want in a society and be ethnically diverse, BUT it is only possible with a common and strong religion, which, is not a reality right now, pretty much anywhere).

Ask ko po ..kinasal po kmi ni hubby dito s pinas october 27 2023....ilang months po ang validity pag iparegester dyan sa Iceland ang married namin hindi ko pa kasi na e send ang papers .taga Iceland po sya ...

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So didn't they accept your degree at all?

tsaka anu po yung milasuptom ba yun kasi yan sabi ng auntie ko eh my auntie is from Grindavik hope masagot nyo po

All these things are normal in every country. These are not new. Even in Canada 🇨🇦 it's worse. I can see you are not integrating properly.

Leaving Iceland would be great in this case.

Of course Iceland should prioritise their own citizens and speaking Icelandic the national language is essential for jobs. This happens in most countries and is expected. There is lots of discrimination and racism for non locals in many countries. Try being a very dark skinned person in many parts of Asia or a very visible orthodox Jew in a Muslim country.

Okay lang po ba mag pm ?

So, have you forgotten about your pharmacy entirely?

Is disabled people care a promising job in iceland or doesnt pay that much ?

I‘m very sorry for the racist comments here. Thank you for your opinion and sharing your experiences.

Hello Marlia this video was really helpful. I am a pharmacist too. Trained in India but originally from Nigeria. I have gotten an admission in Iceland. I need help with the health insurance. The cheapest health insurance on Sjova is 2m ISK anyobe who can recommend a cheaper alternative please let me know

I think its awesome Iceland puts the people born there first. Iceland is the way it is because it hasnt let to many outsiders in too change the fabric of who they are. Why aren't you back in Philippines if you think it's superior. Sounds ungrateful sadly

In the UK and even in Germany it can take u weeks to see a doctor. Yours was just a day and you're complaining. 😂

Go home then.