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REFLECTIONS. Ismay Bax talks about the challenges of trying to make more sustainable choices as a student.

Publisert: 22. februar 15:01 2022 - Sist oppdatert 22. februar 15:02 2022

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When Ismay Bax came to Bergen last August she came by car. She is doing a two-year masters degree in System Dynamics and moved with her boyfriend and sister, who also studies in Bergen. – The overall footprint is smaller when you go by car than if three people go by plane, Bax says. While they bought the car to … Read More

Despite uncertainty, coronavirus restrictions and winter conditions, Moka Nakazawa and Marcela Kinclová are optimistic about their upcoming exchange semester.

RELAXED. The people in Bergen seem less busy, says Moka Nakazawa an exchange student from Japan. PHOTO: Peter Apolinario.

Publisert: 2. februar 07:51 2022 - Sist oppdatert 2. februar 07:54 2022

Kira Guehring

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Iben Jorde

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A new country, a new language, new people and new classes. Going on exchange is an exciting time with so much to plan, do, see and experience. Along with the uncertainty from changing travel restrictions, digital orientation meetings and the dark, gloomy Norwegian winter it is an especially nerve-wracking time for incoming students. In the center of this ambiguity, Moka … Read More

During the month of December, Sammen organizes many activities for all the students who are spending the Christmas holidays alone in Bergen.

INVOLVED. The whole Sammen team is involved during Christmas to gather students and prevent isolation.

Publisert: 12. desember 12:50 2021 - Sist oppdatert 14. desember 11:06 2021

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This year, some students will not spend the Christmas celebrations in their hometown nor with their family. The student organization Sammen wants to prevent students from isolating themselves. For that, they offer to all students the possibility to socialize through many events and activities almost every day in December and early January. – It is very important for us to … Read More

I wanted to go dancing in a famous club in Bergen, but the dream soon turned into a nightmare.

ZOO. That famous club did not feel like a dance place, but more like a Zoo full of rare Norwegian species. Illustration: Silje Ratcharanarin Khuanroodee

Publisert: 11. desember 11:05 2021 - Sist oppdatert 11. desember 11:05 2021

Ysée Demenus

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As exchange students, we all want to get the most out of all the social and festive events that come in our way. Some say university is nothing but a good excuse for us. Some say our real motivation is to party. Well, maybe it is not entirely wrong. Thus, you can imagine our joy on the 25th of September … Read More

Adult friendship is difficult, but why?

FRIENDS. You might not make friends like they do in the movies, but you will find some. Illustration: Anna Jakobsen

Publisert: 13. desember 08:54 2021 - Sist oppdatert 13. desember 14:04 2021

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When you are a kid, making friends is easy. Do you have something, literally anything, in common? Perfect, now you’re friends. It doesn’t matter if it’s a game, a color, a food or a character from a TV-show. And once school starts, most of your time is spent surrounded by people in your age group. Yet, making friends as an … Read More

I believe that this unprecedented uncertainty is also a blessing.

UNCERTAINTY. Many of us have had our lives turned upside down more than once during this pandemic. Illustration: Anna Jakobsen

Publisert: 7. desember 09:15 2021 - Sist oppdatert 7. desember 09:15 2021

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«Love you! See you in a week – hopefully» is how many phone calls end lately. Many are looking forward to seeing their friends and families again during the holidays. For months we believed that we would be able to, but a new wave of Covid is here to drown our plans. The uncertainty that this pandemic has brought upon … Read More

For many exchange students who are strangers to Norwegian culture, language and employment policy, it can be a demanding task to get a job in Bergen.

LUCKY. Titouan feels lucky to have managed to get a job in Bergen.

Publisert: 19. november 11:20 2021 - Sist oppdatert 19. november 11:21 2021

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Compared to its neighbors, Norway is an expensive country. The high quality of life is probably one of the reasons which made you study in Bergen. Some students can fully enjoy their experience abroad thanks to a good grant, some savings, and help from mum and dad. But for many others, it is necessary to find a part-time job in … Read More

Curl up with a warm drink and one of these books to make the dark days cozier.

BOOKS. Fall is here and winter is just around the corner.

Publisert: 11. november 09:41 2021 - Sist oppdatert 11. november 09:56 2021

Kira Guehring

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Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. As the days are getting colder, darker and rainier, it’s the perfect time to be «hyggelig» inside. In the mood to explore more of Norway while staying warm? Grab a cup of tea or hot chocolate and curl up with one (or all!) of these fantastic reads by Norwegian authors. … Read More

Giant, hunch-backed, half-blind, scary and cute all at the same time... Don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about your grandfather, but about this creature that can be found everywhere in Bergen: the troll.

EVERYWHERE. The little dark eyes of trolls are following your steps everywhere in Bergen.

Publisert: 26. september 12:46 2021 - Sist oppdatert 21. oktober 10:58 2021

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We all know what a troll is. I thought I knew them too. Not that I hung out with them regularly. But, like everyone else, I felt terrified while watching the trolls of «The Lord of the Rings» trying to eat Hobbit soup, or charmed when Queen Elsa got helped by an army of cute trolls in «Frozen». Yeah, I … Read More

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