Bailey – Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Semester 2, 2024 Bachelor of Urban Development Pre-Departure and Arriving in Europe Moving overseas and living in another country has always been a dream of mine. I spent months researching where I wanted to go and narrowed it down to…
My exchange semester in Vestfold – Norway
Linn – University of South-Eastern Norway Semester 2, 2024 Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) Hi there! I’m Linn, and I have just returned from my exchange semester at the University of South-Eastern Norway, campus Vestfold! Traveling to Norway has always been a dream of mine, and I am…
Embracing Summer and Winter in Oslo, Norway
April – Oslo Metropolitan University – Norway Semester 1, 2023 Bachelor of Design My experience on exchange 2023 has been a life changing chapter in my life. I chose to attend OsloMet university for a semester in Oslo, Norway which offered a multitude of experiences and emotions.…
Out and about in Oslo
Hai Ling – BI Norwegian Business School, Norway Semester 1, 2019 Bachelor of Business I spent three weeks in the UK prior to going to Oslo, to visit family and reunite with old friends, I spent three weeks trying to prepare myself for the next six months. But…
A Nordic Adventure: Arriving in Norway
When I finally arrived in Norway after months of research and excitement I realised three things very quickly. These were that; yes, there are teslas everywhere, yes, basically everyone speaks flawless English, and yes, everything really is that expensive. But as I spent 3 days exploring the…
9 Time Zones and 16,000 km ~ One Very Long Trip to Oslo
Sarah Yates Bachelor of Engineering (Medical) Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim (S2, 2018) I had great intentions about publishing this as soon as I arrived in my now home city of Trondheim. I honestly which I could say it was because I’ve been, you know, working…
How to Teach Yourself Norwegian: A Handy Guide*
Sarah Yates Bachelor of Engineering (Medical) Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim (S2, 2018) *Results are not guaranteed as I literally have no idea how to speak Norwegian. Sorry. Silently mutter the Norwegian words for things as you try and pack everything you own in to your…
Norwegian Adventure
Kathleen, O. Bachelor of Business Norwegian Business School (Semester 2, 2017) Norway? Why did you pick Norway? – Most common question I received after getting my acceptance letter. Next in line was Australia *shocked face* gosh that must have been a long flight, how long did it take?…
Life of a Travel Blogger
Joel, T. Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) Oslo and Akershus University College, Norway (Semester 2, 2016) Before commencing my venture to Oslo (Norway) I knew a few things, it was expensive, cold and Scandinavian design is what I wanted add to my repertoire. Arriving at Lillestrøm station (10…