CSUF students climbed a peak for a view of the Arctic landscape during a study abroad trip to Sweden and Norway. (Courtesy of Trevis Matheus)Matheus explained to students how Svalbard was formed and how glaciers shaped the vast, barren landscape. While no polar bears made appearances during the trip, geography and religious studies major Sasha Albano spotted Arctic foxes, Arctic terns and a wealth of colorful wildflowers. “One of the things we wanted the students to appreciate is how fast-changing the Arctic is,” Drayse said. CSUF students explored the sparse settlements and Arctic landscape in Svalbard on a summer study abroad trip.