Programdetaljer
| Program | Start | Slut | Pris | Ålder vid ankomst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skolprogram, avresa höst (juli-sep) |
STUDYING IN NORWAY
The Gulf Stream’s warmth lets Norwegians bask comfortably in Scandinavian summers on their southern beaches. On Norway’s northern shores, above the Arctic Circle, however, the baskers are exclusively walruses and polar bears. An abundance of off-shore oil has enriched Norway’s prosperity and given its cities a cosmopolitan pace and focus. Tranquility, though, still reigns in small towns, where venerable churches are among the world’s oldest wooden buildings. Norwegians themselves are reserved but kind and, perhaps inevitably, aficionados of winter sports. The country’s voters also have a fierce national pride that led them to reject joining the European Union.
School
In Norway, municipalities are responsible for compulsory elementary and secondary education (nine years), the counties for upper secondary school (10th to 12th years), and the state for all higher education. Some schools are privately owned but they too rely on subsidies from the state.
LIVING IN NORWAY
Lifestyle and Family Living
Family and friends are very important to Norwegians. Tolerance, kindness and independence are highly valued. Norwegians like to see themselves as a nation of fishermen and farmers who live with traditional customs, close to nature. In reality, Norway’s lifestyle is very much like any other industrialized western nation. Norway is sometimes considered Europe’s biggest folk museum, but simultaneously it is a laboratory for the future. This contrast is one reason why Norway is such an interesting destination.
Dress and Appearance
Norwegian youth dress casually. Both boys and girls wear pants (jeans or corduroys) and a sweater and shirt or blouse to school. You should bring sports clothes, a swimsuit, tennis or jogging shoes, good leather shoes, comfortable walking shoes, warm boots, slippers, mittens, warm sweaters, warm underwear, warm socks, a warm, waterproof coat or jacket and a warm winter coat. On a few special occasions, more formal dress is expected: for girls a dress or blouse and skirt; for boys a jacket, slacks and tie. Clothes labeled as “used clothing” on the box can be sent ahead. School uniforms are not worn.
