I thought only Mexicans were crazy about tacos, but in Norway I found people just as enthusiastic. Maybe not my idea of tacos, but tacos either way…

TACO CULTURE. Tacos were voted Norway’s fourth national dish in a 2014 survey. Illustration: Anna Jakobsen


Publisert: 9. mai 10:41 2022 - Sist oppdatert 9. mai 10:41 2022
Arantxa Ibarolla Garcia
Journalist 
garcia@studvest.no

After settling in my shared Sammen apartment I did what every human must: get food. In the company of my flatmate Thomas I made my way to Rema 1000. Aside from the shock of the prices of beer, I was set aback by the taco aisle.  After walking past the different salmon-based products, I encountered two full shelves of tortillas, … Read More

Juan Arturo Álvarez’s time as a student in Bergen has made him wonder about the differences between studying in a developed country and a developing one.

THE FUTURE. Even though Arturo seems sceptical about the future of Mexico, he still finds hope.


Publisert: 17. mars 11:21 2022 - Sist oppdatert 17. mars 11:30 2022
Arantxa Ibarolla Garcia
Journalist 
garcia@studvest.no
Pedro Rendon
Fotograf 
rendon@studvest.no

It is not very common to find Mexican students in Norway, let alone Bergen. However, Juan Arturo Álvarezs, a physics student from Mexico City, chose to come because he has family here.  – I met them when I was younger, and I was fascinated by Norway because I love nature.  Also, he thinks it’s a privilege to do research in … Read More