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ViPScottish expat in Norway
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Scottish
Lives in Bergen, Hordaland
Speaks English, Scots, Norwegian, Japanese
Registration: 29 October 2009
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Help me to know about the education system in Norway by Anne777
Hi there, Actually I don't know very much about the education system in Norway, I've searched for many articles but haven't found any situations like me yet. Plz give me helpful advices. I got married 1 year ago and am applying visa for immigration ...
Once you've got your residency permit ("oppholdstillatelse"/"opphaldsløyve") and your language qualifications ("Bergenstesten"), then you can apply to any university through "Samordna opptak". Their website (http://www.samordnaopptak.no/info/) ... Read More
Gender politics by Ingnigear
Hei Norge! My girlfriend has been living in Oslo for a while, and i'm planning to live there from now on, if i manage to find a job. But she's been telling me how feminist is Norway. I've been reading about your country for a while, but I didn't ...
Why do you feel like that? Why are you so disrespectful? I have been plant director for the last 5 years. I've worked in USA, UK and now in Berlin. So yes, I could perfectly take a board member position after all.Absolutely no disrespect meant - ... Read More
Gender politics by Ingnigear
Hei Norge! My girlfriend has been living in Oslo for a while, and i'm planning to live there from now on, if i manage to find a job. But she's been telling me how feminist is Norway. I've been reading about your country for a while, but I didn't ...
That's the point. Making enterprises reach these quotas means that they obligate to hire women for positions. Equal opportunities mean that they hire the best person fitted for the job description, regardless of their gender. Of course I dont want ... Read More
Gender politics by Ingnigear
Hei Norge! My girlfriend has been living in Oslo for a while, and i'm planning to live there from now on, if i manage to find a job. But she's been telling me how feminist is Norway. I've been reading about your country for a while, but I didn't ...
Feminism is the idea that women can and should have the same opportunities and access to opportunities as men. If that's an idea that you're uncomfortable with, then you may not like Norway. Personally, I find it quite refreshing to see women ... Read More
Research Binder Topics by MissNiki
Hi Everyone! I am currently in uni to be a nurse living in the US and I am starting my research on the costs and figuring everything out. I want to be able to present my parents with a report on moving to Norway that shows them I have done the ...
The only thing I would add to David's and ECS' comments is that you're an adult now, so you don't really need to do this for your parents. Instead you should do this for yourself. EDIT: Maybe look into *where* in Norway you'd like to live. Norway ... Read More
The other side of the Norwegian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Could you be a bit more specific? I don't really understand the analogy. Read More
child Education-importent by mm7540
i have a plan to move to norway(sandvika), my daughter is going to be 5 years in jan'14, right now she is following british carriculam, and she can write,read and speak in english, my concern is if we move to norway i wont be able to effort put her ...
Is it Sandvika or Sandviken you're moving to? Sandvika is near Oslo, Sandviken is in Bergen. Norwegians start school aged six, now, and all children have the right to be taught their own/home language. So if your home language is English, then ... Read More
Media by norwayniels
Hi, i will be going to Norway soon for a new job and I am trying to find some information about ways to get to learn Norway a bit better. I hope this is the correct place for this post.. I was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers about ...
Serious Newspaper: Aftenposten http://www.aftenposten.no/ Large sensational newspaper: Verdensgang http://www.vg.no or Dagbladet http://www.dagbladet.no There are also a lot of local and weekly newspapers. Serious news program: Dagsrevyen (general ... Read More
National Holiday Calendar by Bethesda
What are the the annual National Holidays in Norway? For which holidays do businesses and schools close and for how long?
http://www.norskkalender.no The red days are public holidays, and more or less everything is closed on those days. Restaurants, bars and cafes may stay open, but don't bet your life on it. Some business close down for "fellesferie", which is the ... Read More
Whats Your Favorite Thing About Living In Norway? :) by Bethesda
Ive posted questions/topics about cost of living, but Im over that. :) I want to know what is the best thing about Norway, according to you. Please say what city/area youre home as well if you'd like. Thanks!
If you loose a glove (a common occurrence), then someone will usually put it at about eye-level on a near-by fence, making it look like your lost glove is waving at you.isn't this standard cold-weather-country practice? I lived in Vermont and ... Read More
Gluten Free Restaurants and Food Market Options? by Bethesda
Hi, I was wondering how accessible are gluten free items in your neighborhood food stores....like gluten free bread (do you have Udi's??), sauces (pasta, salad dressing, bbq, salsa, etc), pasta, cookies, chips, pizza, and the list goes on and ...
There's quite a range of gluten-free foods available now. When I first moved here there really was nothing at all. Usually, all the gluten-free foods are stacked on one unit in the shop, and the packets tend to have things like "glutenfri(tt)" or ... Read More
Norway Visa... by Sandibelle
Hi guys, i want to go in NORWAY, anyone can help me to get visit visa???
What does how much money she has have to do with this, Hailey (beyond being able to pay the processing fees, of course)? :) There is no short-cut to getting a Norwegian visa. Here is information from the Office of Immigration about the different ... Read More
Brazilian in Bergen by Guest3498573
Hello everyone! I arrived in Bergen 1 month ago to meet my boyfriend. At the moment we are trying to get me a job to make my staying here easier. I have worked as an English teacher in Brazil, but I don't intend to continue in this area. I'd like to ...
It's where the "Mongolian" restaurant was. It's very expensive, even by Norwegian standards, but I hear it's totally worth it - as long as you're not a vegetarian. Read More
Brazilian in Bergen by Guest3498573
Hello everyone! I arrived in Bergen 1 month ago to meet my boyfriend. At the moment we are trying to get me a job to make my staying here easier. I have worked as an English teacher in Brazil, but I don't intend to continue in this area. I'd like to ...
There's a Brazilian restaurant in Bergen which opened recently - try your luck there :) Read More
Whats Your Favorite Thing About Living In Norway? :) by Bethesda
Ive posted questions/topics about cost of living, but Im over that. :) I want to know what is the best thing about Norway, according to you. Please say what city/area youre home as well if you'd like. Thanks!
It's hard to choose just one best thing, so here's three good things: In Bergen, when the two week-long spring comes, the mountains suddenly erupt with colour and all around there are trees blossoming and flowers blooming after the long, hard, cold ... Read More